Heads Up Brides To Be, David’s Bridal Files For Bankruptcy
One of the largest bridal retailers, David’s Bridal, filed for bankruptcy according to the Associated Press. This will be the second time David’s Bridal filed in the past five years….
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 19: Wedding dresses are displayed in a window at a David’s Bridal store 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)
Getty ImagesOne of the largest bridal retailers, David's Bridal, filed for bankruptcy according to the Associated Press. This will be the second time David's Bridal filed in the past five years. Previously, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2018 after being hit with growing debt and declining sales of wedding dresses. In 2019, it emerged from bankruptcy as it continued to remedy the situation.
The seller of gowns and formal wear also plans to lay off in phases that will stretch through August. Reports say that more than 9,000 employees will be terminated across David's Bridal’s 300 stores.
The retail company is based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The company has about 300 stores in several states and employs more than 11,000 employees.
Meanwhile, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christine Gravelle in Trenton, New Jersey, on Monday allowed the company to borrow up to $10 million, which will be used to pay critical vendors, employee severance and other near-term costs.
What about current David's Bridal orders?
For brides awaiting orders, its stores will remain open and will continue to fulfill orders. It also appears, that the David's Bridal website is still available to help people with their wedding garment needs.
David's Bridal said in a statement that it would "fulfill all customer orders without disruption or delay," but might be forced to wind down operations if it cannot find a buyer. The company said its business has suffered in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, decreased demand for wedding dresses and high inflation.
Some customers expressed their thoughts about the news on Twitter. "Who wants to wear the same dress as 200 other brides? It feels like an assembly line when you go in there," said one commenter.
While other customers said they were more concerned about the workers being laid off. "Sad to hear about David's Bridal filing for bankruptcy. Hoping a buyer will help save those 9,000 jobs and keep the bridal industry thriving!" said a Twitter comment.
These Celebrities Enjoy Crashing Other People’s Weddings For Fun
Celebrities enjoy partying just like the rest of us -- and some are even bold enough to crash a party, or even a wedding! See which of your favorite stars get their kicks at the happiest days of some people's lives, and who knows? Maybe someone famous will be at the next wedding you go to!
Dakota Johnson
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDuring a game of Never Have I Ever with <i><a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/video/never-have-i-ever-video" rel="noopener" target="_blank">W Magazine</a></i>, the <i>Lost Daughter</i> star said that going to wedding parties that she hasn’t been invited to was one of her “number one hobbies.” <br> “There I was, holding up the bride and groom in a chair. And they were just like: ‘Who… What are you doing here?”
Andrew Garfield
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesAlso taking part of <i>W Magazine</i>'s Never Have I Ever segment, Garfield told the publication he threw up in front of Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz at a party that Prince threw. <br> "I was a plus one to a party that Prince gave before I made a movie so I guess I kind of did crash it. I was the person just watching everyone going, 'Hehe, there's Justin Timberlake.' And then I got too drunk and had to wait in line for the bathroom and vomit, but the worst thing about that was that two of the most beautiful actresses in the world were behind me. There was Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz, if you need ask." <br> Garfield noted that he didn't make it to the toilet in time. However, he wanted to apologize to the actresses for throwing up in front of them: "You are goddesses and I appreciate your work so deeply and I'm sorry for that experience."
Tom Hanks
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesIn October 2021, Tom Hanks showed up at a beach wedding in Santa Monica Pier in California and posed for photos with the bride and groom and their loved ones. <br> "We see a guy walking through the crowd and initially I'm like, 'Who's this guy getting in our pictures?'" the newlyweds said. "And we hear everyone like, 'Wait, is that Tom Hanks?'" <br> Hanks requested a photo with the couple saying, "Wow, what a beautiful wedding. Who's the bride? Who's the groom?" When he found out it was two brides he said, "Get out. My stock just exploded."
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesThe former couple popped in on a same-sex wedding reception in Winnipeg, Canada where the owner of the venue came up to the bride and said, "Hey, is it OK if Kristen Stewart and her girlfriend Stella come and have a few drinks with you guys?," to which the bride replied, "Yeah, totally! Yeah, no problem. Um, who is that?"
Taylor Swift
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe singer surprised a fan by planning with the groom's sister, who wrote to Swift about the death of their mother. The couple had gotten married by the mother’s bedside in the hospital so she wouldn’t miss out on the nuptials. The mother and son even danced to “Blank Space” before she died. <br> So, Taylor made her way to New Jersey in 2016 to perform "Blank Space" during the reception while playing a keyboard and encouraged others to sing along.
Meryl Streep
Tristan Fewings/Getty ImagesMeryl was filming scenes for <i>Iron Lady</i> back in 2011 when she crossed paths with a couple getting married at the UK's Manchester Town Hall — the same place where she was filming. The bride and groom were thoroughly surprised to see Margaret Thatcher (Meryl) suddenly appear during their nuptials. Meryl later sent the new couple signed pictures with congratulations, and the crew gifted them with champagne, flowers, and a glass vase.
Lil Nas X
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesLil Nas was at Disney World in 2020 doing a charity event for children. After the event, he came across a bride getting ready to go into her wedding reception. He offered to escort her into the reception, and her guests went wild as he jogged playfully to dance floor as his hit "Old Town Road" played.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesIn 2011, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were walking along a beach in Malibu when they heard his music playing nearby. So naturally, they decided to show up and investigate for themselves. A then–17-year-old Justin even made a quick congratulatory speech onstage. <br> "We just crashed it," he said in <a href="https://youtu.be/6AIEXSo4NIg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">a video</a> that captured the moment. "We heard a party so we decided to just come, so let's party." <br> Bieber and Gomez stayed at the party for about 10 minutes, posing with the newlyweds and guests for photos, shaking a few hands and leaving all stunned and shrieking in their wake.
Serena Williams
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesIn 2014, Serena and friend/fellow tennis star Caroline Wozniacki were hanging out on a beach in Miami when they decided to crash a nearby wedding. Serena was wearing a swimsuit but didn't let that stop her from posing for a few photos with the excited couple.
Lady Gaga
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesIn 2016, Lady Gaga was in New York for a publicity campaign when she crashed a wedding in Central Park. It was a Japanese wedding, so Gaga told the bride and groom "I love you" in Japanese before sharing a few hugs and posing for photos. <br> As if straight from a fairytale, Gaga told the couple, "See, all you need is love right? Have a beautiful marriage," before hitching a ride across the park on the seat of a passing cyclist.
