| ing your special day is a very personal process, each | | | | it’s all well and good hiring the best looking |
| and every item bought and service booked must be | | | | car but will it get you to the church on time? |
| right for you both. The transport you chose is no | | | | When you make your enquiry have the route that |
| exception. | | | | you’ll want the driver to take you on mapped |
| Whatever you’re chosen vehicle it should say | | | | out and it’s also a good idea to know how |
| something about you, and should make you feel a | | | | many people you will want cars/carriages for, this will |
| million dollars as you arrive at the venue to exchange | | | | help the company calculate an accurate quotation and |
| your vows. It’s your special day go for | | | | they’ll also be able to let you know if they |
| something different, something that will turn heads | | | | have enough vehicles to accommodate your party. It |
| and something that will make your day even more | | | | is important to go into as much detail as you can |
| memorable. | | | | about your requirements for example, how long you |
| So what is available? Practically anything goes now, | | | | anticipate the ceremony to last, whether you will |
| London buses, Fire Engines, Lifeboats, Classic cars, | | | | want to have photographs taken, do you require the |
| Vintage cars, Limousines, Horse drawn carriages | | | | driver to escort you from the wedding reception to |
| – the list is endless. The important thing is to | | | | another destination – these are all important |
| feel that “this is the one”; | | | | points that could (a) save you money and (b) save |
| don’t just pick a car because it’s | | | | you and the driver from embarrassment on the day, |
| tradition or because “that’s what | | | | and let’s face it no one needs any extra |
| everyone has”. | | | | stress on their wedding day! |
| There are so many beautiful cars available for | | | | Tip: Before making your enquiry especially on the |
| weddings – perhaps you’re having a | | | | phone write down on a piece of paper - date, time, |
| themed wedding, or you’ve got a particular | | | | pick –up point, wedding ceremony venue, |
| colour in mind, or maybe you simply like a particular | | | | reception venue, number of people requiring cars. |
| era for example the 20’s or the 60’s? | | | | Most companies will require a deposit when you |
| Also have a think about what time of year | | | | book, make sure that you get a receipt or |
| you’re planning your special day for, this could | | | | confirmation for your booking this will put your mind |
| help you decide whether you go for a convertible, | | | | at ease that the booking is now “set in |
| sports car, saloon or horse-drawn carriage. | | | | stone”. |
| Tip: If you’re not quite sure about cars go to | | | | Tip: Before paying anything be sure of what you are |
| the library and find some car books, or if you have | | | | going to pay, you don’t want any hidden |
| an idea that you want to go classic then there are | | | | extras giving you sudden surprises especially when |
| some great classic car magazines and websites to | | | | you’ve carefully budgeted your big day. Also |
| browse. | | | | find out about any terms and conditions that apply to |
| Chose an individual or company who really care about | | | | your booking, you know “do’s and |
| the service they offer. You can usually gauge the | | | | don’ts”, this could also save any red |
| commitment and “care factor” by the | | | | faces. |
| initial response to your enquiry, enthusiasm goes a | | | | Whatever your chosen method of “arriving in |
| long way! Ask questions about the vehicles, the most | | | | style”, enjoy the experience, take it all in and |
| important one being – are they reliable, | | | | have fun with it! |