Hi ladies - I need help finding a quality, affordable place to get alterations done. I had my first fitting for the wedding dress I bought at the Bridal Centre, and am shocked at the price of alterations! They quoted me $650 and I dont know what to do, I can't afford that :( The dress was a bit too tight when I bought so I was told to loose some weight, and I did. Now it's definitely loose in the waist and chest, so it will need to be brought in a bit, and the straps are a bit long. It also falls lower now and will need to be hemmed so that I don't step on it at the front. But it only needs to be brought in about an inch in each area, not much at all. I can't believe how expensive alterations are! I paid $1700 for the dress, assuming I could keep alterations around $300-400. It was at the top of my budget but I just love it so much. The Bridal Center consultant at my fitting was quite rude, nothing like the lady I worked with initially. It was very discouraging since I was excited about getting my dress, and now I have no idea where to go for alterations. My dress is a Lusan Mandongus with lace and some beading/sparkles. Do you have any advice on where I can take it? My wedding is August 20.