Daytona Beach Wedding Venue Shocks Couples with Abrupt Closure, Leaving Plans in Disarray

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A wave of disappointment has hit engaged couples as a popular wedding venue in Daytona Beach unexpectedly closed its doors.

“We got a call last Thursday about problems with the stairwell and elevator,” explained groom Angel Soto.

Now, over 100 couples, including soon-to-be-weds Krista and Angel, find themselves scrambling for a new venue with just 18 days to spare before their nuptials.

“We’re urgently searching the area to secure another place, which means we might have to shell out an additional $10,000,” Soto lamented. “It’s frustrating, especially since they falsely claimed the city shut them down when it was actually due to unpaid rent.”

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Volusia County Court records reveal that the Crystal Ballroom was issued an eviction notice as early as February.

“We were fighting with the lawyers in the court all the way until the last minute,” said Lukasz Rogowski, Crystal Ballroom owner.

After a lengthy legal battle, they lost the space at the end of March.

“That my heart is with them, and I’m 100% devoted to making it all right for everybody, it’s unforeseen circumstances, it’s nothing I planned for or wanted to happen as I’m explaining to them I’m on their side when it comes to frustration,” Rogowski explained.

The Crystal Ballroom owed nearly $245,000 in overdue rental fees. Where, according to documents, they failed and refused to make payment.

Rogowski says he has been in constant communication with his couples since they were kicked out.

“We have reached out to multiple clients we started the relocation to my other venues, or we process a refund,” said Rogowski.

However, even with the option to relocate to one of the other four Crystal Ballroom venues, Soto says he’s done.

“I don’t know if I can trust him anymore at this point. I just would love for them to give me my money back,” said Soto.

Krista and Angel say no matter what happens, they are getting married May 2.