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The effects of the coronavirus outbreak are spreading to more industries that just travel.
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Just in time for what's known as National Wedding Month, a bridal boutique in Bakersfield, Calif., is sharing the impact of the coronavirus on its business -- and why brides should not wait to order their dresses.
Angela Jourdan, owner of Enchanted Bridal Boutique, spoke to FOX 2 about the effects of the virus, which has ultimately led to shipment delays for fabrics and gowns coming from China.
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The coronavirus outbreak has led to temporary factory shutdowns, and manufacturing and production delays in the country, which then effects shipments. (iStock)
"Everything that we get [that comes] from China affects us dramatically," Jourdan told the outlet. "We can't survive as a business unless we do trade with China."
The coronavirus outbreak has led to temporary factory shutdowns, and manufacturing and production delays in the country, which then affects shipments.
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Jourdan said her boutique relies on imported fabrics from China such as silk, chiffon and satin -- and without them, her business is hurting.
According to Jourdan, dresses are delayed up to six weeks at the moment, which could greatly impact a bride who is planning her wedding.
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The delays have the shop owner urging those planning a wedding to not wait on ordering a dress -- even if their wedding isn’t until 2021.
Jourdan was not immediately available for additional comment.
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