GREEN BAY (WGBA) -- The Riverside Ballroom says the springtime is their busiest time of year. They hold as many as three events a day. However, all events in April and May have been cancelled because of COVID-19.
"We have two to three events a day and all are canceled," said Ken Tedford, the owner of the longtime ballroom.
This makes it inconvenient for weddings - the most popular gathering they hold. Brenen Burmingham and Ginger Pigeon were planning on having their reception there on May 1st. That is no longer an option.
"It was upsetting not knowing when our special day will be now," Burmingham said.
The couple also will not get their deposit back. Instead the will be rescheduled to a different date.
"It is like an airfare ticket," Tedford said. "The refund is just a reschedule."
Tedford had to layoff all his staff members. The problem with rescheduling is how to fit the 100 canceled events in and when. Also, he doesn't know when the coronavirus threat will be over.
"We are working to find these dates for people," Tedford said.
The soon to be newlyweds said they don't mind waiting, especially if it means keeping their loved ones safe.
"It will just mean for a bigger party," Pigeon said. "It will all be worth it."
