I'm getting married on Sunday--that's one VERY important detail.
My gown arrived a month late, so finding a tailor was tough. I found one, and the owner was confident that it would be done.
I had to come in twice because this mispinned the first time I was fitted.
They marked the date wrong on it too. I was given sh*t about it from the seamstress--she said I should have checked it. Checked it? All it had was my name and phone number. SHE had written the date in after I left!
BEYOND this, alterations cost $250. Whatever--it's paid for. It's done. I can move on. Right? Wrong.
Guess what?!
The garment bag is torn. No biggie except now it's going to be harder to keep clean.
It's not pressed and it looks dirty.
Should I send my wedding planner into get them to pay for the pressing? Or should I just get a grip and move on?
Before you scream "BRIDEZILLA!" realize that I've stayed calm this whole process. The DRESS has been the major frustration.
2006-10-04 15:49:03 · 8 answers · asked by FaZizzle 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
WOW... what a jerk ..
I know a tailor and he is an absolute doll!
you should call your wedding planner and see what she can do!!!
Make sure your dress can be pressed ..not all wedding dresses can be pressed they need steaming.I know because I work w/ wedding dresses all day long !
Good luck to you and your soon to be husband!
2006-10-04 15:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by i love my 2 girls 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've had a VERY similar problem with a tailor in the past! It seems they will try to screw you in any way possible.
They should (usually) not press the dress, but they should have steamed it. Also, if it looks dirty, you have a definite problem. Do you have any pictures of the pre-alteration dress? How about records of all the issues you've been having (reciepts, promised dates and work done, etc.)? You need to go back to them and say, "Listen, buddy, I have been having problem with your seamstresses for a VERY long time. Now, I just received my dress and it is dirty, unsteamed, and the garment bag is ripped. You are going to fix this right now, free of charge, and I am going to wait here while you do it. Your other option is to pay for my dry cleaning bill." If they refuse, threaten to report them to the Better Business Bureau and/or the office that controls the shopping center they are in, if it exists.
It is sometimes possible to steam it yourself. Google for instructions.
Good luck!
2006-10-04 23:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally get your wedding planner in on it. A good seemstress would have the dress cleaned and pressed after its finished. Its just more professional. Its a shame that happened to you. Don't worry though it could be worse. My friend is getting married in a week and the seemstress had her dress for alterations for 3 months now and hasn't started it yet!
2006-10-05 03:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by masterdvrsgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on getting married!!
I would DEFINATELY ask your wedding planner to step in & help out. The dress should NOT be dirty or look wrinkled. I'd ask for a discount on the alterations too. This place took advantage of you & I'll bet that they've done it to other customers. Be nice about it at first, then go from there. I wouldn't put up with their shoddy work for one second!
2006-10-04 22:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dress should come back from the tailor ready to wear. If the wedding planner can't get you any satisfaction, I will be happy to contact the tailor for you. If that dosen't work, People's Court is waiting.
2006-10-05 01:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by stillsweetp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have been more carefull and yes they should have pressed the seams during the alteration. Do you have a lot of time though to hash it out? I would find a good dry cleaner,one who specializes in this sort of garment,and have it taken care of.
Best wishes
2006-10-04 22:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when they press it after alterations it helps the alterations to stick better and if there are beads or sequens on it it helps them t stay on the dress and make you look great in the dress...
2006-10-05 00:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Da Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sad 2 tell u it's called the wedding bell blues get the damn dress pressed and get over it those will b your wedding pictures with that dress on!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-04 23:35:38 · answer #8 · answered by LADONNA W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋