Standard wedding gown alterations generally range from $500-1200 with the potential to be higher for heavily beaded gowns or if custom work is being done. Pricing is based on your individual needs and depends on the style of your dress, the type of fabrics, and the amount of work needed to make your dress perfect for the big day. Your wedding gown is the most important (and for the majority of us the most expensive) article of clothing you will ever wear. Trust me when I say that is the reason you want to invest in expert tailoring. Wedding gowns are made from specialty fabrics: lace, tulle, chiffon, satin, with beading, embroidery, appliques, etc. These materials are very delicate and take a lot of skill to alter correctly. Gowns often have multiple layers of these fabrics in one hem as well as a multi-layer boned corset-like bodice. You absolutely want to spend the time and money to hire an expert when it comes to something this important.