Money | bankruptcy David's Bridal Files for Bankruptcy But don't worry about your dress By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Nov 19, 2018 1:40 PM CST Copied In this May 10, 2005, file photo shoppers head for David's Bridal in Sunset Hill, Mo. (AP Photo/James A. Finley, File) David's Bridal is filing for bankruptcy protection but there is no danger for customers who have ordered dresses because operations continuing as normal while the wedding and prom retailer restructures, the AP reports. The bankruptcy filing, the private company said Monday, will wipe out more than $400 million in long-term debt. It has commitments for $60 million in new debtor-in-possession financing and expects to exit Chapter 11 in early January. The 300-plus stores run by the Conshokocken, Pennsylvania, company will continue to operate and online sales will continue unimpeded. (This chain's closing sent brides into a panic.) Read These Next An NFL rule change has opened up an interesting strategy She didn't get her 10 wings, so she caused $10K in damage. Suspect arrested near Lionel Richie's home. The new Texas voting map passed after last-minute drama. Report an error