Wedding Venue Collapse Leaves 48 Couples Scrambling
A popular Tasmanian wedding venue, Hidden Garden Estate in Berriedale, has gone into liquidation after the Glenorchy City Council ruled it was in breach of its home business permit. The sudden closure has left 48 couples urgently trying to reorganize their wedding plans.
Notification and Restrictions
Couples received an email on Friday, November 7, informing them that the council had notified the owners the previous evening about permit violations. The message, titled “Sad,” offered three choices:
- Proceed under new, strict permit terms
- Postpone to a later date
- Cancel and get a full refund
The new conditions were described by the venue as unusually harsh. Ceremonies could only be led by one of the owners, Diane Burrows, the guest limit was set at 60, and only two vendors were allowed on site.
“DJ, photo booth, live music, wedding planners, event hire suppliers and similar services are all classified as vendors,” the notice stated.
Couples had until the end of business on Monday, November 10, to decide how to move forward.
Business Closure and Reaction
By the afternoon of November 10, the venue announced it would cease operations permanently and enter liquidation. Owners Shan Strus and Diane Burrows said the stringent council terms left them no realistic way to continue hosting events.
“The authority initiating stringent terms that effectively caused couples to vote for refunds has forced us to close the business,” they said in a statement.
They added that they had asked the council for leniency but their request was denied.
Community Response
The local community has rallied around the affected couples, offering alternative venues and support as they attempt to salvage their wedding plans.
Author’s summary: The sudden liquidation of a popular wedding venue in Tasmania has disrupted wedding plans for 48 couples, following strict council actions over permit breaches.
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