Wedding Venue Collapse Disrupts 48 Couples’ Plans
Hidden Garden Estate in Berriedale, Tasmania, has entered liquidation, leaving 48 couples rushing to reorganize their weddings. This follows an abrupt notification from Glenorchy City Council regarding permit breaches.
Council Breach and Venue Response
On Friday, November 7, couples were informed by email that the venue had been advised late the previous Thursday about violations of their home business permit. The message, titled “Sad,” outlined three choices for affected couples:
- Proceed with the wedding under strict new permit conditions
- Postpone to a later date
- Cancel and receive a full refund
New Permit Restrictions
The venue specified severe limits under the new permit rules:
- Only owner Diane Burrows could conduct ceremonies
- Guest numbers capped at 60
- Only two vendors allowed on site
“DJ, photo booth, live music, wedding planners, event hire suppliers and similar services are all classified as vendors,” the notice read.
Closure and Liquidation Announcement
Couples had until close of business on Monday, November 10, to decide how to proceed. By that afternoon, the venue confirmed permanent closure and liquidation.
“The authority initiating stringent terms that effectively caused couples to vote for refunds, has forced us to close the business,” said owners Shan Strus and Diane Burrows in a statement.
They added that attempts to negotiate relief from the council were unsuccessful.
Community Impact
The community has since rallied to support the affected couples during this unexpected disruption.
Summary: The sudden closure of Hidden Garden Estate under strict council restrictions has left 48 couples urgently seeking alternatives as the venue enters liquidation.
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