Plaza Hotel closure leaves couples scrambling to relocate weddings
New York’s Plaza Hotel has announced it will close in January for at least four years for restoration work on its historic exterior, disrupting weddings booked at the landmark. Couples say they are scrambling to find replacement venues, with some learning of the closure through social media and expressing frustration at the lack of direct communication.
Chicago bride Christine Carney had booked the Plaza for 1 May, expecting 200 guests, and had already arranged a photographer, band, flowers and rentals. She says she has not been told what will happen to her deposit, while her planner Alyssa Pettinato faces the prospect of reorganising the event and says changing the band’s date may be difficult. The article says lavish Plaza weddings can cost more than $500,000; the account of another affected bride is cut off in the supplied text.
- The Plaza will close for at least four years from January.
- Couples with weddings booked there are seeking new venues.
- Some say they lack clear information about deposits and next steps.
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The Plaza is a historic hotel in New York, known for hosting weddings and other large events. Couples who book a wedding there typically organise many services around the date, including catering, music, flowers and photography.
A wedding booking can involve a substantial deposit and coordination with dozens or hundreds of guests and suppliers. If a venue becomes unavailable, couples may need to find another location and check whether suppliers can change dates, while also clarifying what happens to money already paid.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Furious brides left in the lurch after Plaza Hotel abruptly dashes wedding dreams with shocking news of its closure”.