Wedding Disaster: Bride Sues Company for Ruining Her Big Day

TDT | Manama

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A bride-to-be has successfully sued a wedding planning company and its owner for breach of contract after they failed to deliver on their promises, leaving her with a ruined wedding day and significant financial losses.

The bride, represented by lawyer Bandar Shamal Al Dooseri, filed a lawsuit against the company, specialised in flowers and wedding arrangements, and its owner, seeking compensation and the rescission of the contract.

The lawsuit alleged that the bride had signed a contract with the company to arrange her wedding at a hotel, including decor, accessories, catering, hostesses, and a bridal suite. She paid the full agreed-upon amount of 8,000 dinars and an additional 920 dinars for extra meals.

However, the company failed to fulfill any of its obligations. The bride discovered that the company had not booked the wedding hall and had completely disregarded the terms of the contract. When she contacted the owner to address the issue, he ignored her calls and switched off his phone.

This left the bride in a desperate situation with guests arriving from overseas and no wedding venue. She was forced to scramble for a last-minute alternative and cover the costs herself, causing significant financial and emotional hardship.

The court, after reviewing the case, found that the company had indeed breached the contract and failed to fulfill its obligations. The defendant, who failed to appear in court, did not provide any defense or justification for their actions.

The court ruled in favor of the bride, rescinding the contract and ordering the company to repay the bride the full amount of 10,920 dinars, along with 3% annual interest from the date of the claim until full repayment. The court also ordered the company to cover the bride's legal fees and expenses.