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Just Said Yes July 2017

Wedding dress alterations near DC

DCHoya, on February 18, 2017 at 4:42 PM Posted in District of Columbia Planning 2 9

Hi! I just received a crazy quote for altering my lace dress ($900). It is definitely way too large, but I certainly want a second opinion before spending like that. Looking for recommendations for someone trustworthy in the dc metro area, northern Virginia is great for me too. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Samantha, on December 23, 2017 at 12:34 PM
  • Miami2NorthernVA
    Master November 2017
    Miami2NorthernVA ·
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    Where do you live? I have someone out in Manassas VA.

    https://www.yelp.com/biz/tangs-alterations-manassas-2

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  • Anne
    Master June 2017
    Anne ·
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    I don't know where you are. Im in Ashburn and I am using Leesburg Bridal and Tuxedo. They are adding lace sleeves and a keyhole back for $230 and then doing the hemming and taking in for $120. The dress was strapless. They have great reviews. I go for my fitting a week from Monday.

    http://leesburg-bridal.com


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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    What kind of alterations does your dress need? That will change the quote a lot!

    I got my dress altered through Green and Blue Studio in DC, right off Dupont Circle:

    https://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/green-and-blue-studio-washington/b9f0b8dce739361d.html

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  • ZeldaBride
    Master April 2017
    ZeldaBride ·
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    @Miami, I have an appointment with Tangs next month. It actually makes me feel better to know a bride on here is personally recommending them.

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    Just Said Yes July 2017
    DCHoya ·
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    Thanks for the responses - I need about 2-3 inches taken in overall (lace dress, it's too big all over) and hem/bustle.

    I left a message to schedule a visit at Tang's! Anywhere within 45 minutes of the city works for me.

    Thanks for the responses so far!

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  • Cy
    Super October 2017
    Cy ·
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    It may be little too far from you but as a last resort you can try Curvaceous couture in Columbia MD. They have in store alterations and when I spoke to them on the phone they mentioned they charge 700 flat for whatever alterations you need to do. So in case if you're getting similar quotes ($900) at other places and have a lot of alterations needing to be done might as well pay flat fee. Just make sure to call them ahead and check their schedule since it's not in store dress.

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  • SoontobeMrs.2017
    Expert April 2017
    SoontobeMrs.2017 ·
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    I just had my first appointment on Saturday and I have a lace dress as well. I think what drives the cost up is the lace has to be removed and then put back on and all that has to be done by hand. Also if you have to have it taken in and hemmed that can be alot as well. Some places have a standard rate per hour that they may not come out and tell you, they'll just add it up. Just something to keep in mind when thinking about the price.

    I am going with Anytime Alterations, it's in Kensington, MD ( about 15 min from DC).

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    Savvy April 2017
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    I went to Nazemi Bridal in Georgetown. I had three fittings and paid about $600 for hemming, adding the French bustle, inserting push-up cups, taking in the top of the dress (probably about 1-2 inches), repairing some lace, and steaming the dress and veil. She is fantastic and a true professional - I don't know what the cost will be for the alterations you need, but you'll definitely be in good hands.

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  • Samantha
    Dedicated February 2018
    Samantha ·
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    Cherry blossom bridal in eastern market is taking in my dress, doing my bustle (French for underlayer and American for lace over layer), adding lace cap sleeves, and adding lace to my cathedral veil for $600. They’ve been a pleasure to work with.
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