Wedding transport

Our choice of transport on your wedding day will depend on the type of wedding you are having and the theme, for a traditional wedding with a full white wedding dress a sleek black or white car or horse drawn carriage might be more suitable. If you are having a civil ceremony with a theme then you could think about hiring a limousine.

Whichever form of transport you choose it is important that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment, also shop around and visit at least three or four car hire firms before making your choice as prices may vary greatly. For those wishing to stay with tradition then hire firms offer cars such as Rolls Royce’s, Daimlers, Mercedes and classic cars.

Transport should also be hired to take the brides mother, bridesmaids and page boy as well as the bride and her father, if there are a large amount of bridesmaids then it may be worthwhile hiring two cars.

Whichever transport you choose make sure you know what is included in the price for example ribbons, floral arraignments for the cars, music and uniformed chauffeurs. Also check to make sure that the cars will be staying at the church to wait for you and not attending another wedding leaving you waiting for their return.

Make sure also what emergency cover is available should the cars break down and confirm all the details in writing. It is part of the best mans job to ensure that all members of the wedding party have transport to the reception and if the wedding party isn’t too big then you could consider hiring a mini bus for your guests.

Departures and arrivals

Traditionally the arraignments are in this order

* The brides mother and bridesmaids usually travel to the church first.

* The best man takes the groom to the church then he will take the car to the reception.

* The bride will then arrive at the church with her father.

After the ceremony

* The bride and bridegroom leave for the reception first.

* The brides parents then follow the bride and bridegroom.

* The rest of the wedding party then follow behind.

* The best man leaves last after making sure the wedding party have transport for the reception.

The transport checklist

* Make sure that all your guests have transport to the reception.

* Makes sure that if guests are driving themselves that they have a map.

* Make sure any cars that you use of your own are filled up with petrol.

* Arrange with your neighbours to leave parking space for the wedding parties car.

* Let the hire company know if there are any road works that may delay them.

* Make sure the best man knows the hire cars phone number in case of emergency.