Hi all,
I bought my dream dress from the Pronovias Sample Sale last summer.
I knew I would have to get it altered as it is way too long, and I budgeted around £300 for the shortening of the hem and adding a bustle so I can dance in it in the evening without tripping over.
I decided to wait until 3 months before the wedding, in case I lost any more weight and had to have the dress taken in as well (wishful thinking, on my part).
Pronovias recommended a company in Battersea, south London, to do the alterations for me. When I rang, they couldn't fit me in for a consultation until three weeks later.
I went for a consultation on Saturday and was quoted over £900 to shorten the hem of each layer (there are 7 altogether, including two detailed lace ones).
I understand that the lace is very intricate and would take a lot of work to hem - but I fail to see how it could cost as much as I paid for the dress in the first place.
Can anyone recommend a seamstress in the London area who can work with lace who might be more reasonably priced?
I am starting to panic slightly, as I have just 9 weeks before my wedding.
I'd be really grateful for any suggestions - has anyone else had a similar problem when buying a sample dress?
