Arriving in Style

ing your special day is a very personal process, eachit’s all well and good hiring the best looking
and every item bought and service booked must becar but will it get you to the church on time?
right for you both. The transport you chose is noWhen 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 sayout and it’s also a good idea to know how
something about you, and should make you feel amany people you will want cars/carriages for, this will
million dollars as you arrive at the venue to exchangehelp the company calculate an accurate quotation and
your vows. It’s your special day go forthey’ll also be able to let you know if they
something different, something that will turn headshave enough vehicles to accommodate your party. It
and something that will make your day even moreis 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 carriagesdriver to escort you from the wedding reception to
– the list is endless. The important thing is toanother 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’syou and the driver from embarrassment on the day,
tradition or because “that’s whatand let’s face it no one needs any extra
everyone has”.stress on their wedding day!
There are so many beautiful cars available forTip: Before making your enquiry especially on the
weddings – perhaps you’re having aphone write down on a piece of paper - date, time,
themed wedding, or you’ve got a particularpick –up point, wedding ceremony venue,
colour in mind, or maybe you simply like a particularreception 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 yearbook, make sure that you get a receipt or
you’re planning your special day for, this couldconfirmation 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 toTip: Before paying anything be sure of what you are
the library and find some car books, or if you havegoing to pay, you don’t want any hidden
an idea that you want to go classic then there areextras giving you sudden surprises especially when
some great classic car magazines and websites toyou’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 aboutyour booking, you know “do’s and
the service they offer. You can usually gauge thedon’ts”, this could also save any red
commitment and “care factor” by thefaces.
initial response to your enquiry, enthusiasm goes aWhatever your chosen method of “arriving in
long way! Ask questions about the vehicles, the moststyle”, enjoy the experience, take it all in and
important one being – are they reliable,have fun with it!