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Overseas planner ruined couple's wedding day and left them in debt
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Suzanne Danker, 48, was found guilty of deception and theft for ruining a young couple's wedding in Spain in September 2012. Danker's company, Spanish Dream Weddings, had run out of money in September 2012, yet she continued to ask the couple, Sarah Foran and Colm Moriarty, for payments. The couple had paid about €10,000 for the event, but none of the contractors—florist, DJ, videographer, singer, flamenco troupe, and church fees—were paid. Danker's chaotic management and failure to communicate left the couple in debt and emotionally distressed. She received a suspended three‑year prison sentence, with a €9,500 payment to the victims and an additional €5,000 to be paid within two years. The court noted her remorse and unlikely re‑offending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Overseas planner ruined couple's wedding day and left them in debt. Charges or matters: three counts of deception and three of theft on dates between September 7 and 10, 2012. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 7 Other
- 2022-01-26 Publication
Why: She said that because Danker cut off communications, they were left feeling powerless at such an important moment in their life. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of deception and three of theft on dates between September 7 and 10, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft
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