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.
Why It's Hidden: Most stores don't include alterations (or steaming) in the price of the wedding dress, and they're not doing it for freeâit can take up to three hours just to alter the bustier! The Cost: A simple hem can be less than $100, but completely rebuilding a bodice can send the price upward of $500.