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Must Remember Tips on Wedding Dress Alterations

Here are some tips about bridal alterations which you may find useful:

1. Where to go: It is advisable to take the precious wedding gown to somebody who has years of experience in restyling and alteration of bridal gowns. Usually professional bridal alteration shops are the best option since they have the expertise and the experience.

2. Alternation work: There are mainly three types of alterations done ? hemming, bodice alterations and shortening of sleeves. Normally alterations of wedding dresses are based on three fittings. Proper scheduling for each fitting is important. Shoes, head dress and the other accessories should be bought well much in advance before going for the wedding dress alterations.

3. Cost: The cost of altering it depends upon the style of the dress and the complexity of work. Obviously bridal alterations would cost a lot but it?s worth it. It is advisable for the bride to get an estimate of the total cost of alteration. Rush services generally cost double.

4. Deadline: The wedding dress should be given for alterations at least 6 or 8 weeks before the wedding since it?s a complex and time consuming work. The deadline has to be there to complete the job.

You can always rely upon newly married friends to give you recommendations to help you choose the best bridal alternations shop. Word of mouth really helps. Alteration of a wedding dress is a work of art, which requires a great deal of detailing and precision. Handing over the dress to some local tailor could be a fatal mistake.

Jolly Timberlake is a seasoned industry watcher with special interest in the impact of technological advancement on marketing communication. He has to his credit a couple of explanatory articles discussing technological impact on marketing tailoring companies. For information of tips on clothing alteration visit: http://www.alterations.com

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