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Las Vegas Brides Beware! David’s Bridal Files For Bankruptcy

Author Shawn Tempesta
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 19: A David's Bridal store stands in Manhattan on November 19, 2018 in New York City. The wedding dress retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. The company, which will continue to operate throughout bankruptcy, is coming to terms with changing consumer tastes in the wedding industry and a heavy debt load. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Your wedding is supposed to be your most perfect day, but inevitably something goes awry along the way. This? This is a big one. David’s Bridal, a massive nationwide retailer of wedding dresses and other bridal accoutrements, has announced massive layoffs and bankruptcy.

The chain, which has two locations in the Las Vegas valley, warned a huge swath of employees on Friday that their jobs would be eliminated. Another round is expected later this summer with over 9,200 jobs in total set to be eliminated.

They say they are in the process of a sale, so the company may continue with a new corporate owner. That’s good news for some, however for brides-to-be a lot hangs in the balance.

What happens to brides already in the process with David’s Bridal?

Obviously the nightmare scenario at the top of every bride’s mind is walking down the aisle without that dream dress they picked out months prior. David’s Bridal is telling customers to rest assured they plan on living up to their orders. They told the New York Post “all stores are open to serve customers. Providing excellent service remains our focus and we are committed to serving and delivering for our brides and customers and being part of magical moments.”

That’s a better look than what Alfred Angelo did in 2017. That national bridal shop abruptly shuttered its doors in 2017 and left countless brides and bridesmaids dressless for the big day.

So what should you do? For now, the company says it is business as usual. But if you’re a beautiful Las Vegas bride looking for a retailer, your efforts might be better aimed elsewhere while David’s Bridal figures out their future.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Vegas' Little White Wedding Chapel Sold, Celebrity Weddings Continue

You’ve heard about it. You’ve driven past it. You might have even gotten married in it!

The Little White Wedding Chapel located on Las Vegas Boulavard in downtown Las Vegas has been the choice location for thousands upon thousands of marriages for numerous decades. However, big changes are sure to come to the notable Vegas staple, as the chapel has been sold by the current owner, Charolette Richards, after more than 60 years at the venue.

Fox 5 reports that the new owner of the Little White Wedding Chapel is Vegas Weddings, and fortunately, “it will honor all current weddings reservations and retain its employees, staff and officiants.” With more than 100 weddings a day filling the venue’s schedule, it’s no wonder they are keeping the venue and it’s current flow as is.

At least no one is losing a job except for Richards, who has more than deserved her retirement. Her time and legacy with the wedding chapel is not completely finished though, as she will remain an “honorary minister” with the venue and continue to work when her retirement schedule allows. Fox 5 also reports that the new owners have shared that they will even continue to honor Richards by introducing “Charolette’s Way,” which will be the street name for the famous “Tunnel of Love.”

In the midst of the hundreds of weddings performed there daily, the Little White Wedding Chapel has seen some of the most notable celebrities of all time say their “I Do’s.” Spanning across numerous decades, several A-list celebrities have flocked to the downtown Las Vegas venue with their lovers to tie the knot.

Some of the marriages themselves might not have lasted, but the memories of those glorious ceremonies live on in photographs that line the walls of the nostalgic reception room inside of the chapel.

Scroll to see some of the biggest stars that have walked down the aisle at the Little White Wedding Chapel!

 

  • Ben Afflek & Jennifer Lopez

    Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez

  • Britney Spears

    Britney Spears

  • Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner

    Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner

  • Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow

    Frank Sinatra & Mia Farrow

  • Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

    Bruce Willis & Demi Moore

  • Judy Garland

    Judy Garland

  • Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto

    Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto

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    Celebrities That Get Married For Reality TV

    Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev recently got married in Paris. The two posted pictures of themselves in front of the Eiffel Tower. Their wedding and wedding planning will be on a new E! Network show called “Nikki Bella Says I Do”.

    I wish people would stop getting show deals for their weddings. When will they realize the odds of it lasting are slim?  Some do work but some don’t.

    Celebrities take one of two approaches when it comes to their weddings. They either keep every aspect of their wedding under wraps and pay to keep the paparazzi away or they make a big deal with a network to get a nice paycheck (whilst putting their marriage on the line.)

    Look at Kim Kardashian for instance, she got married twice for TV and neither of them worked out. Nick Lachy is batting .500. He married Jessica Simpson for television they didn’t last long but he is in fact still married to Vanessa Lachy who he also married on television. Khloe Kardashian is coming in at 0%. She married Lamar Odom. The same thing goes for Kendra Wilkinson. She married Hank Baskett and gave it a good go but they didn’t last either.

    Some do last though. Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza got married on TV and they are still going strong with three children. LaLa and Carmelo Anthony are still married despite separating in 2018 for a minute. Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich from the reality show Survivor got married for TV and are still together today and even competed in the Amazing Race together.

    Below are some of the celebrity weddings that made them a lot of money.

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    • Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

      August 20, 2011 – June 3, 2013

    • Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

      May 24, 2014 – March 2, 2022

    • Carmelo and LaLa Anthony

      July 10, 2010 – present

    • Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom

      September 27, 2009 – December 17, 2016

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