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Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter, Co-Founder of Kleinfeld's Bridal and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 99

  • Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter escaped the Holocaust and came to America, where she opened Kleinfeld's Bridal with her husband Jack in 1968.
  • Kleinfeld's Bridal grew into the largest bridal store in the world, offering a vast selection of wedding dresses and personalized service.
  • Kleinfeld's Bridal became the setting for the hit reality show "Say Yes to the Dress" and moved to a new flagship location in Manhattan.
  • Hedda oversaw Kleinfeld's Bridal for decades and was viewed as a matriarchal figure who helped make countless brides' dreams come true.
  • Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter passed away this week at the age of 99, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in the bridal industry.
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