San Antonio’s bride is experiencing one of her worst nightmares: her wedding place was canceled for 52 days before she binds the knot. Leslie Hidalgo, 43, said Mysa that she and her fiancé were reserved that on November 8th. Havana would take an intimate wedding at a hotel. However, plans have changed when River Walk Staple announced an impending closure.
Havana hotel is expected to stop operations and close in 2025. On 20 October, according to the message sent by Mysa on Friday, September 19. Hydalgo said she and her fiancée, 31 -year -old Eric Ryberg, was reported to a sudden off -mail. By email, September 17, Wednesday.
“I experienced a complete shock,” Hydalg said. “I sincerely felt sick. Our first thought was,” Oh, my God, we will have to cancel, and our guests have already booked flights. “
Bunkhouse hotels in Austine owns the Boutique 27 River Walk Hotel. However, Hyatt has purchased a Bunkhouse Patronizing Brand owner. Hydalgo said Hyatt did not contact her to offer alternatives, leaving it to blow the last minute.
In the coming weeks, the river will close the door. (Mike SUSTER /Personnel File Photo)
Havana Hotel cancels events by closing
The Havana Hotel had a lot of sentimental value to Hydalgo and Ryberg. This is the place of one of the first dating, where they celebrated many events in their lives, and Hidalg’s friends took her there until she was offered. The couple, who were together for five years, said they liked the decor at the hotel, the atmosphere and the intimate environment.
After ordering in February Hydalgo said they started sending invitations and planning their wedding. The concern grew after the Ocho restaurant on the Latin American Suspection Hotel announced on the last day of service in June. When Hydalgo learned about Ocho, she said she was devastated because she thought it means she couldn’t have them there.
However, Hydalgo said the hotel staff assured that the events that had been booked would continue as intended, despite the closing of the restaurant. Since then, the Hydalgo said the hotel did not specify to them that it would close.
The couple waits for their contribution to be returned. They both ordered a package that required the minimum cost of $ 4,500 for their 65 people. Hydalgo said the pack had hotel decor, tables, seating, local settings, food and drinks. Now the Hidalgo has said that they not only have to look for a place, but also rent tables, laundry, plates and more.
Leslie Hydalgo and Eric Ryberg are together for five years. (Crystal Ramos)
The effects of the Havana closure of the hotel
E -mail In a letter to Hydalgo, Havana stated that Hyatt is seeking to transfer its events to Thompson San Antonio. Hydalgo said it would be perfect because it actually got engaged. However, she does not believe they would offer the same price as Hotel Havana. Nor did she hear from Hyatt nothing about other options. Mysa contacted Havana and Hyatt to receive more information about the events ordered.
Welcome to Hidalgo has announced a viral Tightness about its situation and received more than 15,000 views. She has received many tips and support from the local community. She said: “The answer of the social media and the local community was incredible, and I had people offering places to create, offering us services to just make this transition easier.”
So far, Hydalgo said he did not find space, but there is hunting. She said Marriott contacted them for reception at the San Antonio Plaza Hotel or Kimpton Santo.
Hydalgo said she was a disabled veteran with neurological problems with traumatic brain injury. When stress occurs, it can cause a medical episode. However, according to her, the support of the local community helped her deal with stress.
“My partner is so supportive and he was there with me, even though he is experiencing it, but now my health is in danger,” Hydalgo said. “And San Antonio is really showing at the moment. It’s incredible.”