The Plaza Hotel’s closure for four years has left numerous brides scrambling to find new venues for their six-figure weddings. Christine Carney, a 38-year-old Chicago-based bride, had her May 1 wedding booked at the hotel, but was told it was without a venue after a seven-minute hold on the phone. High-end event planners are now replanning the entire affair for free, with some experiencing their third venue-related disruption this year. Several brides, including Alyssa Pettinato’s client, are still waiting to hear directly from the hotel about refunds on deposits.

Originally reported by New York Post.