ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday it is investigating complaints against the owner of a St. Augustine wedding venue that abruptly closed, leaving couples out thousands of dollars.
Several brides say they are still waiting for refunds after Chez L’Amour, a venue operated by Jeanetta Cebollero, suddenly shut its doors last month.
“I’m not really holding my breath, but it would be nice,” said bride Amy Mabe, who paid thousands before discovering the venue was closed. “I kind of felt duped.”
The closure sparking a dispute between Cebollero and her landlord. Cebollero said the business shut down due to maintenance problems, while the landlord claims she was a year behind on rent.
In a phone interview, Cebollero said she is working to refund clients