Can you get a refund on an event cancelled due to COVID-19?

[PhilT]

Hi @Airsie,

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COVID-19 Cancelled or deferred weddings, receptions, & other events

I am having an issue getting a refund from our wedding venue. We were getting married the 16th May 2020 and had a contract signed for that date for a wedding package of 60 people. Due to the new restrictions the venue has been closed and is now unable to provide the service we signed for but has refused to refund our money which is over $8000. The have offered to reschedule but with limited restrictions of when. Their terms and conditions say its non refundable but the contract was also for the …