Read the pricing guide thoroughly as it covers different gown silhouettes and design detail combinations.
This pricing guide starts with the “standard set of alterations,” which include: the straps taken up, bodice side seam adjustments*, a hem, and a bustle. Please see the “Design, Details, & Additional Alterations” section as your gown may require working with more specific details such as lace applique work, long sleeve adjustments, etc. The standard set of alterations does not cover custom work, structural changes, or designs changes. Please note that your gown could need (or you may want) more than the standard set of alterations. Price ranges are subject to change and may be more than listed depending on the level or depth of detail on the gown and inner construction. Any term with an “*” has a description of the term towards the bottom of the page.
Standard Alterations Pricing Guide
The standard set of alterations includes: the straps taken up, bodice side seam adjustments*, a hem, and a bustle.
~ Standard Set of Alterations per Silhouette Cut ~
Fitted or Fit & Flare Gowns - $650-750
A-line Gowns - $650-750
Modern Ballgowns (also referred to as a full a-line) - $800-850
Traditional Ballgowns - $950-1,000
~ Design, Details, & Additional Alterations~
Invisible hemline* and/or horsehair trim*- additional $100-250
Long sleeve or cap sleeve adjustments - additional $100-250
Hip adjustments or Booty contouring- additional $100-200
Full structural boning added - additional $100-200
Light to moderate lace details- additional $100-200
Moderate to heavy lace details - additional $200-300
Light to moderate lace with beaded details - additional $200-300
Light to moderate gown detailing* - additional $200-300
Heavily beaded, heavily laced, or heavily detailed gowns- additional $300-450
Gowns with organza or chiffon fabric - additional $100-200
Gown re-sizing (more than 3-4 sizes) - additional $200-600
If your gown needs (or you want) more alterations than listed in the Pricing Guide, please accommodate for additional costs.
*Bodice side seams start at the underarm and run down to the waistline. (Past the waistline down to the hips are considered hip adjustments, which are separate alterations from the “bodice side seams” within the “standard set of alterations.”)
*Horsehair trim: Is a flexible plastic trim that is often found on the underside of wedding gown hemlines. It’s purpose is to shape the hem edge of the gown.
*An invisible hemline: Is a hemline (bottom length of the gown) where you cannot see any visible stitching. The stitch line is hidden from the eye’s view, giving the bottom edge of the gown a very clean aesthetic. Most invisible hemlines are designed with horsehair trim on the inside of the fabric to give the bottom a clean and crisp shape.
*Light to moderate gown detailing may include draping, ruching, or other finely detailed fabric construction techniques
*All alterations, custom work, and redesigns are always subject to KY sales tax, which puts an additional 6% on the subtotal cost.
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