The wedding brand may not identify the contracting party
Photographers, planners, venues and entertainment providers may trade under a brand that is not a limited company. A company search is useful only after you establish the legal form and exact party receiving the booking.
If the supplier is incorporated, use its company number. If it is a sole trader or partnership, request the corresponding legal identity and invoice details. Do not force an approximate company match simply because the brand name looks similar.
- Legal trader and business form
- Venue or service date
- Deposit recipient and receipt
- Replacement or substitution responsibility
Company history matters because delivery is in the future
Wedding deposits often secure services many months ahead. A full report can show an incorporated supplier's age, available directors and filing history, giving you a stronger identity and continuity baseline.
No report can predict whether the business will trade on your date. Combine the record with recent references, direct communication, insurance where appropriate and a realistic contingency plan for services that would be difficult to replace.
Make cancellation and postponement terms readable
The CCPC explains that a deposit forms part of a contract. Confirm what is being supplied, the deposit amount, the balance and the delivery date. For weddings, also address postponement, venue change, force majeure, supplier cancellation and any non-refundable amounts.
Read the entire agreement before payment and ask for unclear wording to be explained in writing. A social-media message promising flexibility should not contradict the signed terms.
- State every material deliverable and timing.
- Define who may substitute personnel or products.
- Understand refund and rescheduling calculations.
- Record all later variations in writing.
When to order a full company report
A free profile may be sufficient for a small low-risk booking. The report is more valuable for a large venue, catering, marquee or multi-thousand-euro supplier commitment where failure would have major financial and practical consequences.
Use it as one layer, not a recommendation. The €11.99 cost buys corporate history and a dated evidence record; the contract, references, payment method and contingency planning protect different parts of the decision.