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Montreal couple finds new wedding venue after Science Centre cancels big day

Vanessa Maggio and Gianni Giancaspro pictured in their Montreal-area home on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Felicia Parrillo/Global News

MONTREAL – When Vanessa Maggio and Gianni Giancaspro found out their dream wedding at the Montreal Science Centre was cancelled because of strikes in the Old Port, they were devastated.

But after a week of searching, the couple has found a new place to tie the knot.

READ MORE: Old Port strike forces cancellation of Montreal couple’s dream wedding

Last week, the couple found out their big day was cancelled because Old Port workers were going on strike.

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The venue told them there wouldn’t be enough staff for the wedding to go ahead as planned.

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After sharing their story with Global News, the couple said complete strangers came forward to suggest alternative venues – some even offered up their homes.

In the end, the couple said they found a beautiful venue in downtown Montreal that became available after a last-minute cancellation.

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