During the current same sex marriage postal vote survey , the closure of a large bridal wear shop at a busy Townsville intersection has gone unnoticed by the Queen City of the North's media . Closure of such an important business must surely rate investigation . Questions to be asked: why has Bella Donna Bridal NQ , sounds Italian , packed up its glory boxes, trousseaux and closed its doors ? Are brides becoming a rarity in North Queensland ? Or has the business found a new , lower rent location ? There is no sign indicating a new venue . No good ringing the listed telephone number . The state of the bridal market in Bananaland would make an interesting in depth report .
The empty bridal shop in Ingham Road conjures up a sad image of a blushing maiden left standing at the altar in pre loved op shop clobber. Nearby are other empty shops , one offering free rent , another a Thai massage . As this post is being belted out ABC Radio National has a report which states it is not unusual for a wedding to cost $60,000, even $100,000. Online bridal stores are also muscling in on the gown market , there being some "horror stories " in respect of this service .
