PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - The coronavirus is having a big impact on global economy, including the wedding industry.
Most of the factories in China that make bridal gowns and prom dresses have been shut down for months.
It's enough to send bridezillas over the edge.
Imagine trying to order the dress of your dreams, only to find out it's not in stock and could now take up to 9 months to custom make?!
Most bridal and bridesmaids gowns are made in China.
But the factories that make them have been shut down due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
“Many of the factories went on Chinese New Year right as the coronavirus was hitting, then China went and said that they did not want the workers going back to the factories for fear it would spread even more,” said DJ Marinelli of Exquisite Bride in Gibsonia.
Marinelli adds teenage girls may also find a shortage of pretty dresses for prom.
“Many of the prom manufactures here that sell in the United States to the retailers have informed us that they will not be cutting any more additional dresses so what they have in their warehouses here in America is all that they’re going to have for the prom 2020 season.”
Exquisite Bride recommends you order early to allow plenty of time. And he warns brides should not order directly from Chinese websites.
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