How Much Do Wedding Dress Alterations Cost? (2026 prices)
Bridal gown with 123Alterations costs priced at the fitting on Long Island and $600–$1,500 (typical) in NYC and priced at the fitting in Westchester. A tailor pins and prices it at your home, and you approve the quote before we take anything. Most orders come back in 7–10 days; your card is charged after delivery.
Prices by area
| Alteration | Long Island | New York City | Westchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal gownPriced in your home at the fitting | Priced in home | $600–$1,500 typical | Priced in home |
| Dress hem, single layer | $65 | $75 | $65 |
| Each extra dress layerAdd-on to a dress hem | +$35 | +$35 | +$35 |
What affects the price
- Bridal gown. Priced in your home at the fitting
- Each extra dress layer. Add-on to a dress hem ($35 on Long Island, added as its own line)
- Fabric. Silk, sequins, leather and heavy wool take longer; any fabric line is shown on the quote before you sign.
- Rush. Back in under 5 days: +40% on the rushed items.
- Order size. The trip fee is waived from $75 on Long Island and $90 in NYC.
How we price
- You see these prices before you book.
- At your home, the tailor prices it from this same list.
- You review the quote and sign. That is the most you will pay.
- We charge your saved card once, after delivery.
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Questions
Is the price the same everywhere?
Prices differ between New York City and Long Island and Westchester. Bridal gown: priced at the fitting on Long Island and $600–$1,500 (typical) in NYC and priced at the fitting in Westchester.
Is there a trip fee?
Only on small orders: $20 Nassau · $25 Suffolk in Long Island under $75; $25 in New York City under $90; $20 in Westchester under $75.
Is there sales tax on alterations in New York?
No. New York excludes tailoring and alterations to clothing from sales tax, including reasonable, separately stated alterations to new clothing.
When do I pay?
Your card is saved at booking and charged once, after delivery, for no more than the quote you signed.