Brides a la Mode closes temporarily causing concern for brides in the midst of planning their weddings.
Reporter: Stephanie Stang
Email Address: stephanie.stang@wndu.com
Granger wedding boutique closes unexpectedly, brides worry about dresses ordered
A Granger wedding boutique unexpectedly closes its doors causing wedding woes for brides around Michiana.
The owner says it’s only temporary while brides are worried about their plans for the big day.
Tuesday morning the owner of Brides a la Mode, Kathy Strukel, said brides had nothing to be worried about and the store will remain open. While brides say they can’t get in touch with anyone at the store and are concerned about the status of their dress orders.
This weekend customers say it was business as usual at the boutique at the City Plaza in Granger.
On Monday a sign was posted saying the store was closed until February 15th for inventory and remodeling. The owner says they are downsizing and will rent one space instead of two.
She also says she's contacted all of the customers about their dresses.
However two brides Newscenter Sixteen talked with say they put money down on their dresses and don't know where the dresses are in the ordering process. The two brides say they’ve tried calling, emailing, and stopping by the store multiple times.
“Even though my wedding is nine months away, I thought I had a dress,” says bride Kelsey Jones. “Now I don't I have a dress and by the time it comes in, it may be too late to order a dress.”
“I'm out of a dress right now and they said different people are involved and I’m just concerned,” says bride Sarah Burlick, getting married in June. “I don't know if I should start looking for another dress. I want my money back if not and just go from there.”
Brides a la Mode has been around for a few years now. They sell everything from dresses to flowers to honeymoon packages. Brides with weddings around the corner are worried about what to expect from the business.
Brides are hoping the owner will contact them soon. However Strukel failed to show up for an interview with Newscenter Sixteen on Tuesday.
Plus phone calls were not returned by the landlord, Ryan Rans.
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