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How long to budget for gown alterations?

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Hi everyone! Curious as to peoples experiences this year with wedding dress alteration timelines, I know it is different depending on the area and the density of alteration shop options…. I do not need anything taken in or let out, I just need the dress hemmed, the straps shortened a bit, and cups/a strapless bra sewn in… Thoughts on how far in advance I should get this done? My wedding is October 16 of this year. Attached is a photo of my dress! How long to budget for gown alterations? 1

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Latest activity by Mrs.evans, on July 9, 2021 at 8:34 PM

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Clarissa · on July 7, 2021 at 5:55 PM
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As a fellow October bride my dress is already in alterations and I’ll be getting it back next month. I was told that alterations take a minimum of a month. Also with the number of brides going in getting an appointment is another issue in itself. I literally went through a whole month of dates where they absolutely had nothing available.
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Viviana · on July 7, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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Your dress is STUNNING!! I LOVE IT!!
I would say, get it done now - you don't want to wait any longer - especially since your alterations have nothing to do with weight - so it's nothing that'll have to be re-fixed.
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Rosie · on July 7, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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I want quite a bit done (hemming, taking up straps, fixing the underlayers, maybe adding sleeves) so was told 3 months. I would definitely inquire about availability and look to book your appointment, as good alterations people tend to book out.
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Day · on July 7, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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Our local seamstress asked for 6 weeks.
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Lisa · on July 7, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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October bride here! My dress is in alterations now, I had my first appointment last Thursday and have my second scheduled for late August. The boutique I bought my dress from is also doing alterations; they said they are slammed with all the postponements so I definitely suggest getting started quickly! They suggest 12 weeks from the wedding date.
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Michelle · on July 7, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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My dress took 6 weeks which was the average amount of time I was told by other seamstresses.
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Lauren · on July 7, 2021 at 7:58 PM
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6-8 weeks is what Kleinfeld requested for my dress to begin alterations. They want to make sure you have the smallest chance possible of having size changes or anything.
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Cyndy · on July 7, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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It likely won’t take long to do what you need but I would get it done and get it off your list. My daughter is getting married October 2 and all of her alterations are finished and she has her dress ready.
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Sexypoodle · on July 7, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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My wedding is October 30th and my first fitting is scheduled for July 18th. When I made the appointment, the seamstress actually said it was early and that I had a lot of time. She was very detailed in her explanations, timelines and suggestions. Her preference was for brides not to come too early. So I might push it back to the beginning of August.
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Ariel · on July 7, 2021 at 10:20 PM
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My wedding is October 22 and my dress hasn’t come in yet. I ordered it in February so I expect for it to arrive late this month and start alterations in august
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Ashley · on July 8, 2021 at 2:06 AM
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Probably best to find a good seamstress now and then ask what their recommendation is. My seamstress is now turning brides away because she just does not have any more availability.
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Sylvana · on July 8, 2021 at 5:39 AM
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My wedding is in August, my first fitting was early June. Second fitting 2 weeks later. Final fitting next week. Dress ready for pick up August 1st.
They had to take my dress in 4 inches. Hem it up about 5 inches. Cups put in and a 7 point bussel (I don't think I spelled that correctly). All of that is costing me $530 which is less than I budgeted.
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Yasmine · on July 8, 2021 at 7:59 AM
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My reception is October 2 and I have my first alterations appointment on August 1, the seamstress told me 6-8 weeks was normal when I inquired about it. It doesn't seem like you need much done so I would assume that it won't take as long
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Raelynn · on July 9, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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I am also an October bride! I took mine into alterations (just to be hemmed) at the end of June and I will be picking it up the last week in July. So I would give or take a month for those alterations to be done!
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Mrs.evans · on July 9, 2021 at 8:34 PM
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Yes I was just reading up on that they said 4weeks out from your alteration date and wedding date.So will call them to ask them for clarification to that question
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