{"id":10868,"date":"2024-08-30T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/"},"modified":"2024-08-30T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T07:00:00","slug":"wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding industry takes aim at short-stay rentals hosting &#8216;unregulated&#8217; ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">With its stunning scenery and proximity to the beach and Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast hinterland has become a highly desired destination among brides and grooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Weddings bring an estimated $55 million into the region each year, according to tourism industry figures.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_floatRight__nfR_t RelatedCard_relatedCard__4Im5s interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU interactive_hoverContext__LDUDX interactive_defaults__AKxUU\" data-component=\"RelatedCard\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/article\/104257690\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2023-02-17\/elopements-and-micro-weddings-gain-popularity-in-australia\/101966288\" class=\"RelatedCard_link__rsgR9 FullBleedLink_root__lTw_U interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/#Couples_tie_the_knot_in_back-to-back_micro-weddings\" >Couples tie the knot in back-to-back micro-weddings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/#Labour_of_love\" >Labour of love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/#Wedding_%E2%80%98free-for-all\" >Wedding &#8216;free-for-all&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies\/#A_big_commitment\" >A big commitment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_heading__S_nm2 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_serif__qU2V5 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couples_tie_the_knot_in_back-to-back_micro-weddings\"><\/span>Couples tie the knot in back-to-back micro-weddings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_synopsis__cFwMW Typography_sizeMobile14__u7TGe Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">No\u00a0guests, no speeches,\u00a0no problems. Meet the couples bucking tradition by having a micro-wedding to save money and stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">But venue operators say cash-strapped couples have increasingly been looking for cheaper options for their big day \u2014 and it&#8217;s putting the industry &#8220;at risk&#8221;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">More than a dozen short-stay rentals across the hinterland have been advertised and used for ceremonies involving up to 50 people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">The properties have been listed on popular sites including Airbnb and Booking.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast president Kerry Brown said some were openly marketed as venues for micro-weddings or elopements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;It&#8217;s not on &#8230; it&#8217;s just not fair to the people who live around there,&#8221; Ms Brown said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;They come up there to live in a peaceful, quiet place and the last thing they want is someone playing music until three o&#8217;clock in the morning and having 100 people converge on a house next door.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmphasisedText_emphasisedText__McMdj ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL\" data-component=\"EmphasisedText\">\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;When you get an Airbnb, which is just somebody&#8217;s house, and they come along and just hold a wedding, they&#8217;re not compliant and they put everybody at risk.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104257636\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104257636\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two women at table looking at wedding brochures\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">Kerry Brown, with Flaxton Gardens marketing manager Marlene Murray.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s\" data-component=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labour_of_love\"><\/span>Labour of love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Tom and Ngaire Coulstock spent seven years transforming an old cattle property at Bald Knob, near Maleny, into a luxurious wedding venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Mr Coulstock, an experienced builder, said gaining council approval was a two-year process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;If you&#8217;re serious about the business then you have got to present a professional product that complies with rules and regulations and has got proper insurance,&#8221; Mr Coulstock said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">The couple began hosting weddings at Goodwater Ridge last August, after spending more than $250,000 to meet the necessary requirements, which included ensuring there was adequate wastewater, parking and traffic controls.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104257098\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104257098\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man and woman standing in front of a rock arch\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1728659196_265_Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">Tom and Ngaire Coulstock spent big to ensure their venue complied with council rules.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">They also must comply with venue noise restrictions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Ms Coulstock said it was &#8220;very frustrating&#8221; to see short-stay providers hosting ceremonies without having to go through the same process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;Their neighbours won&#8217;t be happy if they&#8217;re doing that type of thing because of the noise that it generates, whereas we&#8217;ve built very much to contain noise,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Mr Coulstock added that the property owners had a responsibility to ensure a couple&#8217;s big day was not ruined by a local council shutting down the operation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmphasisedText_emphasisedText__McMdj ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL\" data-component=\"EmphasisedText\">\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;You don&#8217;t want the whole thing to get the lid put on because what you&#8217;re doing can&#8217;t work,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104257206\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104257206\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man and woman in arch doorway of chapel \" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1728659197_156_Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">The couple designed and built a Spanish-style chapel at Goodwater Ridge.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s\" data-component=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_%E2%80%98free-for-all\"><\/span>Wedding &#8216;free-for-all&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Jo and Ari Jelekainen spent about $1 million to ensure their property near Maleny met local council and Department of Transport and Main Roads requirements to become a wedding venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Ms Jelekainen agreed with the Coulstocks that compliance was a good thing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;It means that our business [The Old Dairy] runs more efficiently but also it protects the community and our clients and guests who are coming on site,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104257910\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104257910\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aerial of building on a hill overlooking the sunshine coast hinterland\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1728659199_470_Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">An aerial view of The Old Dairy, near Maleny.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>Supplied: Luke Middlemiss Photography<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">Ms Jelekainen said short-stay providers were able to rent out their properties for a fraction of the cost because they did not have as many overheads as approved venues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;It\u2019s difficult when you&#8217;re trying to do the right thing then you get these people where it&#8217;s just a free-for-all,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">She said noise also travelled in the hinterland, and they were concerned about &#8220;having the finger pointed at us&#8221; due to ceremonies at nearby rentals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104258096\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104258096\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman at a table smiling\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1728659200_597_Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">Jo Jelekainen would like to see universal requirements for short-stay properties.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>Supplied: Tay &amp; Francis\u00a0Photography<\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s\" data-component=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_big_commitment\"><\/span>A big commitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said property owners wishing to establish a wedding venue for ceremonies or functions were required to lodge a material change of use development application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;Where there are any identified non-compliance issues with these operations, council has an obligation to investigate and take any necessary action \u2026 under the Planning Act 2016,&#8221; the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;Council may issue notices, penalty infringements and may initiate legal action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;Each property owner is responsible for any activities that occur on their property and should ensure all approvals are in place before advertising or renting the property for holiday or wedding-related uses.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_showCaption__NNt_O Figure_docImage__DSvk4\" data-print=\"inline-media\" data-component=\"Figure\" id=\"104258386\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/imageproxy\/104258386\">\n<div class=\"Figure_content__8xRH4\">\n<div class=\"FigureContent_content__GnImC\">\n<div class=\"ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG\">\n<div class=\"AspectRatio_container__FC_XH\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1.5\" data-component=\"AspectRatioContainer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A hand-painted sign saying &quot;happily ever after&quot; is stuck into the ground in front of a tree.\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1728659201_962_Wedding-industry-takes-aim-at-short-stay-rentals-hosting-unregulated-ceremonies.jpeg?w=1300&#038;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"FigureCaption_caption__N0HdB Figure_caption__fS2lN\">\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">There are fears unregulated venues are putting the local industry at risk.<!-- --> <cite>(<span><a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2 Link_underlineOnHover__Wg_BQ\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/license\" data-component=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash:<\/a> <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2 Link_underlineOnHover__Wg_BQ\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/gray-and-red-happily-ever-after-wooden-signage-RBouLnm0L0Q\" data-component=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Rosett<\/a><\/span>)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">An Airbnb spokesperson said hosts were expected to comply with local laws and regulations and the overwhelming majority were responsible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;Airbnb does not permit disruptive gatherings,&#8221; the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;In rare cases where it appears that the listing is intended primarily for the purpose of hosting parties or events, the listing may be permanently removed from Airbnb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">The marketing manager for popular Sunshine Coast wedding venue Flaxton Gardens, Marlene Murray, said operators would continue to work with authorities on the issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;What starts to happen is a ripple effect and it splits the market,&#8221; Ms Murray said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;With unapproved venues we get noise complaints, then it affects our musos, then it affects our suppliers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph__iYReA\">&#8220;We just want an even playing field and we don&#8217;t want to ruin what has been such a great thing for the hinterland.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2024-08-31\/short-stay-rentals-hosting-weddings-on-sunshine-coast\/104242190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its stunning scenery and proximity to the beach and Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast hinterland has become a highly desired destination among brides and grooms. Weddings bring an estimated $55 million into the region each year, according to tourism industry figures. Couples tie the knot in back-to-back micro-weddings No\u00a0guests, no speeches,\u00a0no problems. 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