Closings

Philadelphia Belle’s Sinking Leaves Brides and Grooms In the Lurch

Cry me a riverboat.
Cry me a riverboat. Photo: Courtesy uwishunu

There’s no doubt that Philadelphia Belle’s abrupt decision to pull the plug last week was a bummer. We’re sure there’s probably scores of folks who bought discount coupons — Groupon was selling them up until the very last minute — to get a ride on the boat and are now left jumping through hoops to get a refund. But that’s nothing compared to the poor folks who planned to have their weddings aboard the Belle. Today’s Inky has a sad story about one couple who paid the full $18,998 up front to exchange nuptials on the boat. In addition to sweating it out while awaiting a refund, they’re left in lurch and trying to find a wedding venue at the last minute. [Inquirer]

Philadelphia Belle’s Sinking Leaves Brides and Grooms In the Lurch