Couples were stunned by the bankruptcy notice posted by the Art Factory in Paterson, New Jersey.
couples are scrambling after a wedding venue shut down out of the blue, leaving them out thousands of dollars and needing to find a new place to tie the knot. Couples were stunned by the bankruptcy notice posted by the Art Factory in Paterson on Saturday, and now have to make fast changes.
"I am devastated. The stress, I had to take off work, we have to figure out where we’re having this wedding," Lindsey Nadolny said. Nadolny and her fiancée Erin had their fairytale wedding planned and ready to go at the venue of their dreams. But with the couple set to get married in mid-October, they now have to find a new location after the studio abruptly filed for bankruptcy., the studio wrote that was"writing with a heavy heart to share something devastating....we are now facing foreclosure in what feels like a cold, calculated legal move." The studio is pointing the finger at their lender, Billy Procida, blaming him for the sudden closure. But in a statement to NBC New York, Procida said"This is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen. His accusations against me have all been debunked. And we’re victims just like the rest of them. I feel terrible for them. I feel terrible." The saga is now playing out in bankruptcy court, but wedding parties are caught in the middle. Nadolny said she has already paid $16,000."I sat them down and said, 'Listen, I heard about the bankruptcy. Are we gonna have the wedding? I need to know, we have people coming in from around the world to come to the wedding.' She looked me dead in the eyes and said don’t worry, you’ll be fine," said Nadolny."It’s really a nightmare, the making of a horror documentary." Chef Ameer Matson, a caterer at the venue, was blindsided by the sudden closure as well. He said he will do what he can to help couples left hanging in the balance. "I’ve got mobile kitchens, so as people are rebooking venues, we’re meeting them where they are. We want to put this nightmare behind us," Matson said. Another couple, Anthony Segarra and his fiancée Nicoli Cuffie, had planned to get married at the Art Factory in December. But those plans have changed, as well. "We have 77 days to plan this wedding, now we have to start from scratch," said Cuffie, who said the couple had already paid more than $14,000. Nadolny and her fiancée will continue to tour venues, hoping to keep their October date. But money is still a major concern. "The problem is it’s an astronomical amount of money, so I’m essentially paying for two venues now," she said. The couples are not sure if they'll see their money again — yet another stress for them to deal with, as they hold out hope of finding a new venue in time. "Do right by the people who paid. They look forward to their wedding, so do right by these people," said Segarra.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jersey Eats: A Taste of New Jersey Returns with Expanded Food Trucks, Cooking Demos and MoreThe highly anticipated Jersey Eats festival is back, promising an even bigger and better experience for food lovers. With over 75 of the Garden State's hottest restaurants, food trucks, and eateries participating, guests can indulge in a wide variety of culinary delights. The event also features craft businesses, sports lounge with live game viewing, a dedicated kids zone, and interactive cooking demos.
Read more »
New Jersey wedding venue suddenly closes, leaving couples franticA popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Read more »
New Jersey Half Marathon and 5K at Newport Sept. 28 through Downtown Jersey CityThe former Newport Liberty Half Marathon and 5K will take runners participating in the 13.1-mile race on a tour of historic Jersey City.
Read more »
New Jersey Wedding Venue Shuts Down Abruptly, Leaving Couples In Wedding NightmareSome New Jersey couples are facing heartbreak and scrambling to find new wedding venues after the Art Factory in Paterson abruptly filed for bankruptcy. Couples who had booked their dream weddings at the venue were stunned by the news and left with thousands of dollars in losses.
Read more »
New Jersey wedding venue abruptly closes, leaving couples out thousands and without a locationCouples were stunned by the bankruptcy notice posted by the Art Factory in Paterson, New Jersey.
Read more »
NJ wedding venue abruptly closes, leaving couples out thousands and without a locationCouples were stunned by the bankruptcy notice posted by the Art Factory in Paterson, New Jersey.
Read more »