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Weddings at SoCal's glass chapel cost $6K. But there's not enough cash to save it

LOS ANGELES — In the last year, the Instagram-famous Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes has held an estimated 400 weddings in the glass-walled structure overlooking the ocean, costing each couple $5,400 — and more if they scheduled their nuptials on a weekend or opted for the floral or candle add-ons. But despite its steep fees, the popular wedding venue is facing a growing financial ...
David Brown stands inside the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes.

LOS ANGELES — In the last year, the Instagram-famous Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes has held an estimated 400 weddings in the glass-walled structure overlooking the ocean, costing each couple $5,400 — and more if they scheduled their nuptials on a weekend or opted for the floral or candle add-ons.

But despite its steep fees, the popular wedding venue is facing a growing financial crisis. The on which it sits is cracking, crushing and threatening the entire property, forcing its while much-needed restoration work

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