Wedding Venue Collapse Disrupts 48 Couples' Plans
Hidden Garden Estate, a popular wedding venue in Berriedale, Tasmania, has entered liquidation after breaching council permit regulations, leaving 48 couples forced to urgently make new wedding arrangements.
Council Permit Breach and Restrictions
On Friday, November 7, the venue informed couples via email that Glenorchy City Council had notified them the previous Thursday of violations related to their home business permit. The notice titled “Sad” outlined three options for the affected couples:
- Proceed with the wedding under strict new permit conditions
- Postpone to a later date
- Cancel and receive a full refund
The newly imposed restrictions were harsh. Only the owner, Diane Burrows, could conduct ceremonies, guest numbers were limited to 60, and only two vendors were allowed onsite. The notice clarified:
DJ, photo booth, live music, wedding planners, event hire suppliers and similar services are all classified as vendors.
Couples had until the close of business on Monday, November 10, to decide how to proceed.
Permanent Closure and Liquidation
By the afternoon of November 10, the venue confirmed it would close permanently and enter liquidation. Co-owners Shan Strus and Diane Burrows stated that the council’s strict conditions forced couples to cancel, leading to refunds and consequently the venue’s closure.
The authority initiating stringent terms that effectively caused couples to vote for refunds, has forced us to close the business.
The owners also mentioned their request for leniency from the council was denied.
Summary
The sudden enforcement of severe restrictions by local authorities has caused the closure of Hidden Garden Estate, disrupting dozens of weddings and forcing many couples to reconsider their plans.
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