As for what to avoid, the answer may sound simple, and yet for many, itâs a shocker: sugar, processed foods, and anything with preservatives can all make cramping worse, no matter how convinced you are that greasy fries or a sugary candy bar will help.
1 Bridesmaid dresses cost, on the low end, about $50 to $100 for an off-the-rack dress from an online shop or department store.2  In the mid-range, they cost $100 to $250 for a standard, satin bridesmaid dress without elaborate detail. In the mid-range, they cost $100 to $250 for a standard, satin bridesmaid dress without elaborate detail.
Common Wedding Gown Alterations and Cost: 1  The hem (the bottom) $140-$225. 2  The bottom of your bridal gown will almost always need to be shortened. 3  As such the hem is many times much more complicated than it looks. 4  You may see some plastic webbing around the bottom, or feel it in the dress. This is something to ask about! 2  The cups (if you arenât wearing a bra) â $20-$40. 3  Cups are one of those things that almost all brides want in their wedding dresses, but rarely think about before their bridal alterations appointment.