Wedding Insurance?! The Alfred Angelo experience

Dear brides, I didn't think I was going to have to discuss wedding insurance in a blog but after what has happened to many brides in the last 24 hours, I felt it urgent. In the last days, the bridal boutique chain Alfred Angelo's closed its doors after filling for bankruptcy, leaving brides on a lurch. No notice, no dresses, no refunds, no answers. Many are still finding out and others have yet to know. We are talking wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride and groom dresses that won't be delivered or refunded. It's situations like this where having a wedding insurance comes in handy. Many insurance companies offer couples wedding insurances, ranging in cost from $150-$500. They can protect you in instances where vendors try to take advantage of you, weddings get called off, natural disasters affect your wedding day, or loss of wedding dress among other items. Even if you are just having a small wedding, please look into obtaining a wedding insurance. This will guarantee that you are protected. If you were affected by what is happening with Alfred Angelo's and you have a wedding insurance, file a claim with them immediately. If you don't have a wedding insurance and we're affected, I know wrapping your head around having to purchase a new gown after you had found the one and spent money on it is difficult. Many bridal boutiques and retailers are rallying around the affected brides and offering discounts if you bring in your Alfred Angelo's receipt. I also ask, if you happen to run into an employee of Alfred Angelo's, be kind. They all lost their jobs over night and many had no idea of what was coming. It is not their fault how corporate decided to mishandle this situation. You lost your wedding gown, they lost their livelihood. If you are a new bride or future bride, please look into acquiring a wedding insurance when the time comes. With that, I am here to answer any questions you might have. Thanks for reading!