Whenever a wedding is being planned there will always be hundreds of questions being asked about all matters such as the reception, the bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses, the wedding cake, and the wedding cars.
The last on that list, wedding cars, is a subject which often throws up more questions than most, simply because it is likely that you will not have hired wedding cars before.
As such, it is not something you are going to be familiar with, and so it is more than reasonable that you will have several questions.
For that reason, we have brought together ten of the most commonly asked wedding car questions and to help you further have provided some answers to them.
How Many Cars Do I Need?
As a minimum, you will want one car for the bride and her father.
Beyond that, it will depend on your budget as to whether you want additional cars for bridesmaids, the groom and his best man, and the ushers, for example.
Who Travels With Who In Each Car?
Tradition states that the following should travel together if you are hiring cars for them all.
- Bride & Bride’s Father
- Ushers
- Groom & Best Man
- Bride’s Mother & Bridesmaids
- Groom’s Parents
What Types Of Wedding Cars Do I Need?
This is very much a personal choice depending on the theme you want for your wedding.
You can stick with a traditional wedding limousine, go classic with vintage cars, or add some fun with a Hummer stretch limo, for example.
How Far In Advance Should I Book?
If you have found the wedding car hire company with the cars you want, we strongly advise if you have a day set for your wedding, that you book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment.
Can I Decorate My Wedding Car, And If So, How?
Yes, most wedding car hire companies will allow you to decorate the car, but we advise that you check with them first just in case there are any limitations for the type of car you are hiring.
As for how, you can use ribbons, balloons, signs, cuddly toys, flowers, and not forgetting, tin cans.
How Much Will My Wedding Cars Cost?
That we cannot answer but to ensure you get the best value, ask for quotations from more than one wedding car hire company.
Also, never be afraid to ask if there are any special offers available if you are hiring more than one car.
Are There Any Extras To Pay For?
Not unless you request them. This can include the wedding car hire company providing drinks such as champagne.
Is There A Distance Limit?
Most wedding car hire fees are based on the time you have the car so, within reason, there should not be a distance limit, but check with your hire company first.
Can We Stop For Photographs En Route?
In most cases, this should not be a problem and is actually one of the traditional parts of the wedding day where the wedding party stop at a beautiful location to have photographs taken alongside the car.
Can We View The Cars In Advance?
Not only can you, but many wedding car hire companies will encourage you to do so to ensure that you know exactly the type, model, size, and colour of the car that will be transporting you on your special day.