Better Business Bureau issues warning for wedding scams

WLS logo
Saturday, March 15, 2025
BBB issues warning for wedding scams
The Better Business Bureau has issued a wedding scam warning for con artists, substandard wedding vendors and other online scams.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- We're quickly approaching wedding season, and the Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about con artists, substandard wedding vendors and online scams.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Steve Bernas is the President and CEO of the BBB. He joined ABC7 in studio on Friday with some tips to make sure criminals don't steal your wedding joy.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

Bernas shared the following tips and things to look out for:
-Clues of phony websites
-Dresses that don't measure up
-Wedding transportation problems
-Musician switches
-Photographer issues
-Unexpected fees
-Floral changes
-Bridal gown preservation

More information from the Better Business Bureau can be found here.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.