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New coronavirus putting a strain on the wedding industry

Some factories within parts of China hit hard by the virus have had to shut down amid the outbreak, grinding the dress supply chain to a halt.

As the new coronovirus continues to spread in China and into other parts of the world, its impact is being felt economically in a number of ways.

International markets have hit a slump amid concerns over the virus' spread in the world, but its effects are also being felt by industries that rely on China's manufacturing power.

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One of those is the wedding industry. Wedding boutiques across the U.S. are reporting they are having trouble filling dress orders -- as many factories in places within China hit hard by the virus have had to close amid the outbreak, grinding the supply chain to a halt.

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Some designers may not be able to ship dresses until the middle of summer, which puts brides and others looking for the perfect dress in a bind.

Jacqui Wadsworth with The Gilded Gown in Knoxville said if you are ordering a dress -- make sure to give yourself plenty of time for it to ship. 

"You definitely want to plan advance if it's a big occasion, whether it's your wedding or prom. You want to give yourself at least 6 to 8 months delivery time," Wadsworth said. 

She said special order dresses usually come from overseas, so shopping somewhere that you can try on and take home a dress versus going online means you won't be waiting for long shipping times. 

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