START
WITH THE BASIC QUESTIONS
Considering
the general theme of your wedding...
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Will your wedding be semi-formal or formal?
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Will you have pictures taken while traveling?
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What do you want this vehicle to say about you both?
You may desire
a traditional or formal appearance, or you could be such a funster
that you want your car to make your friends and family laugh as
you ride up, veil blowing, in the country club golf cart.
NARROW
DOWN YOUR NEEDS
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What
amount have you budgeted ?
A tight
budget may dictate limiting service hours and the number of persons
able to ride with you.
Your creativity may overcome any budget shortfalls.
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How
many people will be transported ?
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Just
you and your fiancÈe
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The
entire bridal party?
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How many hours will you need the driver?
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Do you need service all day for pick up and delivery to church,
reception, airport, and to help with errands?
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Transportation (as entrance) to then reception from the church?
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Transportation
(as farewell) when leaving reception?
The answers
to these questions will help you decide what you'll need when
talking to the limousine/carriage companies to make arrangements.
And they will appreciate that you've given it some thought.
ASK
THE PROFESSIONALS
Just as you've
reserved your caterer, photographer, and DJ in advance of your
wedding, your transportation service is no exception and should
be contracted at least four weeks to eight weeks in advance.
Ask how far in advance they recommend making a reservation. Each
company may differ based on how busy they are and whether it is
peak season or not. (Peak season would be from May-September.)
Make sure
there will be a back-up vehicle if the one you reserve should
have problems the day of your nuptials and that both of them will
meet with your approval.
Ask what
is included in the price; champagne, sparkling cider, flowers,
bar, snacks, just married sign, air conditioning?
Find out
what the tipping policy and percentage is. And, when do they expect
it?
How will
you get the car, do you come to them or they to you?
How many
people will fit? A limousine designed for eight ususally accommodates
six people comfortably.
LAST
MINUTE REVIEW
Shave some
stress off your wedding day by going over your schedule with the
driver on the day of your wedding. Making sure they know what
you expect and vice versa makes for a happy, gracious bride with
a smiling and helpful limousine driver. And that is the recipe
for a wonderful beginning to the most important day of your life!
IN
REVIEW (LESSONS; TIPS; ITEMS OFTEN OVERLOOKED)
Limousine
services should be reserved approximately two months in advance.
Upon meeting
your limousine driver, review the details of your day.
Make sure
your limousine company provides a back-up vehicle if the one you
reserve should have problems.
Choose a limousine
or carriage that will accommodate two more people than your party
includes.
If you're in
a quandary as to how to get started, you may want to attend one
of the ever popular Bridal Shows or Expos.
BrideWorld.com hosts events where you can shop and meet hundreds
of wedding professionals face-to-face, not to mention an exciting
fashion show complete with wedding wear for everyone in the wedding.
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