We all know that planning your wedding involves making hundreds of decisions, from which venue to which food, cake and even cutlery, but what about choosing a wedding car? How do we decide which type of wedding car we want and which company to use?
Choosing a wedding car is one of the many big choices we are faced with when planning a wedding, with many of us choosing a car after we have chosen the venue! Choosing a wedding car is more than just transport, the car we choose for our big day reflects our personality, taste and together with our venue forms the backdrop to many of our wedding photos, and not to mention the dress! There are many different types of wedding cars to choose from, whether you want a vintage car or a modern wedding car, the decisions don’t stop there. You could opt for a vintage Rolls Royce or a superfast Ferrari, or something in-between such as a luxury Mercedes S Class or stylish BMW 7 Series.
To help you choose the best wedding car for your special day, we’ve put together a list of the 7 most important considerations to make when deciding how you will arrive at the altar.
Classic or Current?
Do you want a classic or vintage car, or a new model, such as a saloon car or a sports car? If you’re having a vintage-themed wedding, then it probably won’t be a difficult decision to make and you may already have your heart set on a vintage wedding car. However, there are many different options to consider and there certainly isn’t one wedding car to suit all weddings! If you’re a fast car enthusiast or you love all things new and shiny, then a luxury saloon car is a popular choice. Likewise, if you or your bride has a particularly large dress, a long-wheelbase car such as a Mercedes S Class will provide not just a super stylish and comfortable journey for you, but for your dress too.
How Long Will You Have With Your Wedding Car?
Aside from choosing a stunning wedding car, ensuring you have enough time with your car is also important, especially if you will want to have your photos taken next to the car once you are married. Will you be holding your reception in a different venue to your wedding and need a car to wait until you’ve said your vowels, or will you be getting married and holding your reception at the same venue? Either way, it is likely you will want to take some photos next to your car before the reception, so always make sure this is included in the price, and more importantly, that your car will still be there when you are having your photos taken! Aside from taking you to your reception and being available for photo-taking opportunities, you may also want to ensure you have your car to take you to your final destination at the end of your evening if it is different to where your reception will be held!
A Bespoke Service
Once you’ve set your sights on a car, you may want to find out how you can further tailor the experience to match your wedding requirements and add your own personal touches. For example, you may want to check that your favourite music can be played throughout your journey, whether a glass of champagne will be provided for you and your bride or groom, and if your wedding car will be adjourned with ribbons in your choice of colours. You may also have your own additional special requests that you wish to be fulfilled, and whatever they are, make sure the company you choose will be able to meet your needs and that any extras will be included in the price.
Will You Need Additional Cars?
You may want to ensure that some of your other wedding guests such as your bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents and in-laws also have their own transport booked to ensure they also have a memorable journey whilst arriving at your ceremony in good time without having to rely on a local taxi company. If you may need additional cars, then consider choosing a company who can also provide a suitable range of cars for your additional guests, such as an MPV people carrier or other elegant saloon cars. Additionally, you may also want to book airport transfers to and from your honeymoon to really complete the experience. If you choose a company that can provide additional cars and book them all together, you may even save a little too compared with using separate companies!
Go Local
Choose a local company to provide your wedding car and be assured your chauffeur will know the routes with and without a satnav, while often being more reliable and offering better quotes than national companies, who may have far to travel to reach your wedding venue. Choosing a wedding car company that is located close to your venue (and hotel if you are not getting married near to your home) will ensure you get the best price for the service whilst helping to avoid delays on the way.
Are the Wedding Cars Available to View?
To ensure you are choosing a local company and your favourite wedding car is as it looks in the photographs or on the company’s website, you may want to arrange a time when you can go and see the car in person. Most wedding car companies will be happy to arrange a time when you can come and see the car and ask any questions you may have before you make your final decision.
Is the Company a Reputable Company?
Finally but most importantly, whatever car you choose for your big day, choosing a reliable wedding car company is more important than anything else. You will want to check that they are a reputable company and that they have good testimonials, or at least, no bad testimonials! Always do a thorough search of any company you are interested in booking with to ensure you are going with a well-established, trustworthy business who will ensure your day goes smoothly and is as happy and memorable as possible for you.
Looking for Wedding Car Hire in Brighton or Sussex?
If you’re reading this whilst looking for Sussex or Brighton wedding car hire, then get in touch with us today! We have a stunning range of modern wedding cars, including a Mercedes S Class and a BMW 7 Series, as well as an E Class and other luxury models. We also have a beautiful range of Mercedes V Class MPV’s as well as other saloon cars which make perfect transportation for your other wedding guests. Not only this, but if you’re jetting off on your honeymoon afterwards then we can also provide your honeymoon airport transfers too, ensuring your honeymoon starts from the moment you leave your door, you won’t have to lift a finger as your chauffeur will carry all of your bags and even hold the doors open for you. Enjoy only the very best on your wedding day with Sussex Chauffeur Company.
