Brides worst nightmare

Oh gosh! So sorry! Praying you get your money back! Hugs to you! It will work out in the end, you'll see!
Let me know, how it goes! 🤞

Oh my gracious! I hope you get your money back! Good luck!! I’m so sorry that happened to you!

Wow! I'm so sorry you guys have to deal with this. On the bright side, you have some time to source a new venue & vendors. Either way, I know this must be beyond stressful! I do hope they give you that deposit back ASAP. Please keep us updated. I wish you all the best, and I hope your new everything is even better than all the previous!

Oh no! Thats a disaster! Be thankful that you at least have enough time to regroup. I know its awful, but maybe you should push the date a bit so you have some extra time to save. Good luck, i'm sure you'll end up finding something even better

View Quoted Comment I’m definitely not opposed to changing the date but we are contracted with our photographer and we have to figure out how much she’s able to flex with us. Especially since we really like her and want to continue to do business with her. That was a vendor we booked that wasn’t in connection the to venue!

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Since you have time til your wedding date I would suggest getting in touch with your photographer asap. She most likely wont have an issue postponing considering she has a whole year to fill the date. Just keep in mind the longer you wait the less chance you'll have of her being ok with it.

Oh no

What kind of venue orders the dress? That seems odd!

View Quoted Comment It’s all inclusive and the owner of the venue also owner an Erin Kincaid bridal shop. So part of the package they offered included a dress from their shop... except they send custom measurements and have it made. Unfortunately I had mine ordered in June and it didn’t come in before this sudden shutdown. They won’t be giving anyone their dress.

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That's so unfortunate I hope you are able to recoup your money.

If they don't give you a refund I would get a lawyer asap.

View Quoted Comment I’m disputing with my bank today and if that doesn’t work I’m getting a lawyer. The text they sent out doesn’t even state how they plan on refunding it just days “we are gathering information on how this money will be paid back.”

Is it the Monte Cristo ballroom in Everett? I just saw an article about it - so sorry you're going through this I live in WA if you want any suggestions for vendors!

Oh my gosh, this is making me sick to my stomach and it didn't even happen to me That's because I just watched a news report and one bride was supposed to be married in two weeks and the venue has her $12k. Another bride scheduled in Jan 2020 also lost her $12k.

The owner cut off all forms of contact and is just hiding from everyone. He better sell his damn house or whatever to make these people whole. Meanwhile Wedding Wire, The Knot,Yelp and other places still have him as a recommended vendor so it's a good thing people can't contact him.

I'm really sorry this happened to you, OP. I hope the bank can help you.

I'm referring to the Monte Cristo in my post.

View Quoted Comment Yes it is I’m in contact with quite a few venues right now but I’d love to hear your recommendations.

View Quoted Comment We are lucky enough to have time to start over. But they owe us over $5,000 back...

Oh my! This would stress me into an elopement, I couldn't handle that DX fingers crossed for you and your money!

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I'll message you!