Wedding Venue Collapse Leaves 48 Couples Searching for Solutions
The Hidden Garden Estate in Berriedale, Tasmania, has entered liquidation, leaving 48 couples struggling to rearrange their wedding plans. The venue was forced to close following council permit breaches.
Notification of Breach and Initial Options
On Friday, November 7, couples received an email from the venue informing them that Glenorchy City Council had notified the owners the previous Thursday about violations of their home business permit. The message, titled “Sad,” offered three options:
- Proceed under strict new permit conditions
- Postpone to a later date
- Cancel and receive a full refund
Severe New Restrictions Imposed
The new terms were highly restrictive. Only the owner, Diane Burrows, was allowed to conduct ceremonies. Guest numbers were limited to 60, and only two vendors could operate on-site at any event. The notice specified:
“DJ, photo booth, live music, wedding planners, event hire suppliers and similar services are all classified as vendors.”
Closure and Liquidation
Couples were asked to decide by close of business on Monday, November 10. By that afternoon, the venue confirmed permanent closure and entry into liquidation.
Owners Shan Strus and Diane Burrows stated the council's strict terms forced many couples to choose refunds, directly leading to the business's closure. They explained:
“The authority initiating stringent terms that effectively caused couples to vote for refunds, has forced us to close the business.”
Despite attempts to seek leniency, their requests to the council were denied.
Community Impact
The local community is now rallying to support the couples affected by the venue's shutdown.
Summary: The closure of Hidden Garden Estate due to stringent council restrictions has left dozens of couples scrambling to salvage their wedding plans, with the venue entering liquidation after failed attempts to negotiate reprieve.
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