I bought my mother-of-the bride's dress at David's Bridal in Va Beach, Va. It cost as much for several simple, straight line alterations as I paid for the dress. The ticket was marked 'difficult' because the dress has some sequins? I would hope that a bridal/occasion store be familiar working with dresses with sequins. After I dressed and paid the ticket, I was told that they needed to get my measurements. I asked why do it then - was told that they were needed for their records. Don't get alterations done at David's.