Crucial Event Update: Is Your Marquee Supplier Still Trading?

Planning an event is stressful enough without the sudden shock of your suppliers letting you down.

Over the past week, our team here at Bucks Marquees has received three separate, urgent phone calls from stressed event organisers. The common denominator? They had all booked with Oldbrook Hire, a marquee company based in Milton Keynes, and had been completely let down.

As far as we are aware, Oldbrook Hire is no longer trading.

While we are doing everything we can to step in, reshuffle our inventory, and save these events, this serves as a massive wake-up call for anyone currently planning a wedding, milestone birthday, or corporate gathering.

🔍 How to Protect Your Event: The 3-Step Safety Check

To ensure your big day goes off without a hitch, always do your homework before handing over a deposit. Make sure any supplier you book with meets these standards:

• Check Their Registration: A legitimate business should be easily searchable. Look them up on Companies House to ensure their accounts are up to date and their status is active.
• Look for Recent Online Activity: Is their social media active? Do they have posts from this month, or has their feed been dead for over a year? A sudden lack of posting is often the first red flag.
• Read Recent Reviews: Don’t just look at the star rating; look at the dates. Reliable suppliers will have consistent, recent feedback from real customers across Google, Yell, or Facebook.

Need a Last-Minute Rescue? If you have been affected by the sudden closure of Oldbrook Hire, or if you want to secure your event with a fully vetted, trusted, and highly rated local team, Contact Bucks Marquees Today. We’re here to help keep your plans on track.