Alfred Angelo Wedding Dress Bankrupt Brides Tweets

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The popular bridal chain Alfred Angelo filed for bankruptcy on Friday. As a result, the more than 60 store locations nationwide are closing, some of which were already closed by the time they filed. This news was met with panic and disappointment from brides-to-be who were waiting for their dresses from the store, many of whom heard the news for the first time as it broke online. Prior to filing, there was no notice of closures, which lead brides to believe that all was well.

The day of the filing, some Alfred Angelo locations were already closed while some remained open in a limited capacity, allowing purchases or accepting cash or check purchases of in-store items, reports Time.

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Dispirited brides took to Twitter to express their stress and frustration over the closures. Some were simply told that after finding their dream dress in the store that they would be unable to order it. Others, whose dress were already ordered and paid for, communicated their worry over whether they would ever receive their orders.

The check has already cleared my account. ?
— Amber McGraw (@808Amber) July 14, 2017

Was standing in my future wedding dress, tears in my eyes, saying yes, when I was told #AlfredAngelo has shut down & I can't order the dress
— Tina Braz (@Tina_Braz) July 13, 2017

I like to think I've been pretty zen through this wedding planning process but @AlfredAngelo just turned me into bridezilla!!! pic.twitter.com/El4LITeF0v
— Cassandra Gallego (@kcgeez) July 14, 2017

In a gesture that can only remind us that the internet can be a beautiful place sometimes, former brides began offering up their wedding dresses to those impacted by the unannounced bankruptcy.

Any women in the SoCal area that need a wedding dress ASAP bc of #alfredangelo closing, I will lend you mine! pic.twitter.com/LyCwfMD3Jn
— Macie Hanrahan (@maciecakes13) July 14, 2017

#alfredangelo if you've been affected and can send proof, I will give you my dress for free. DM me. Needs to be cleaned and shipped. pic.twitter.com/X4jADWp1uA
— Cassandra Duck (@CassieDuck814) July 14, 2017

If you need a dress due to #alfredangelo, this one is clean and preserved. I would really just like it back after! DM me. pic.twitter.com/rPuvAsJVRP
— Danielle Prentice (@dkirch888) July 15, 2017

The bridal store's website has yet to reflect the closures and, according to Time's Money, Alfred Angelo has yet to make an official statement. Though one astute Twitter user noted that the significant sale the company had announced was foreshadowing for the unfortunate news to come.

it was a sign #alfredangelo pic.twitter.com/YAbtuDe9Ph
— tatum ⛾ (@targaery) July 14, 2017

Not missing a beat, competitors of Alfred Angelo have begun to offer special discounts to brides who were affected by the sudden closures.

Brides & bridesmaids impacted by #AlfredAngelo store closures, we’re offering special discounts for you: https://t.co/XV5wRU4Utr
— David’s Bridal (@davidsbridal) July 14, 2017

Alfred Angelo first caught the attention of the public when they debuted a line of fairy tale-inspired wedding dresses in 2015. This became one of their most popular lines. One that they continued to add to every year. One of their most noteworthy dresses, an icy-blue, crystal-covered gown, was inspired by Frozen's Elsa.

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