A champagne toast between ceremony and reception
That short drive after the ceremony is often the first moment you get to yourselves as a married couple, and a glass of something chilled makes it extra special. Bring your favourite bottle and your chauffeur will open and serve it once you're settled in the car.
Supplying your own also means you get exactly the champagne you love, chilled just how you like it.
Why we can't supply the champagne
Under UK licensing law, alcohol included in a paid booking counts as a sale, even if it's described as "free" or "complimentary". Selling alcohol needs a licence, and we don't hold one. So we can't buy, sell or give alcohol to couples who book with us.
The law does allow your chauffeur to serve champagne that you provide, so you can still enjoy your toast.
How to arrange it
- ✓Tell us in advance. Add it to your reservation form, or let us know before your wedding if you've already booked.
- ✓Check glasses and a cool box. Some chauffeurs provide them and some don't. We'll confirm this with you when we go through your itinerary.
- ✓Have the bottle ready. Leave it chilled at your first pick-up address. The chauffeur will collect it on arrival and stow it safely before anyone gets in.
- ✓Not drinking? Alcohol-free fizz works just as well for the toast.
Vehicles where drinks aren't allowed inside
A few rare or high-value vehicles have delicate interiors, so drinks can't be served inside them. Plain water is usually fine. If your chosen car is one of these, your chauffeur can stop on the way to the reception so you can enjoy your toast outside the car, which is also a lovely chance for extra photos.
Just ask, and we'll tell you whether this applies to the car you're interested in.
Avoiding spills and stains
Please choose a clear champagne or sparkling wine. Pink champagne, rosé and red wine may not be accepted, because a spill can stain the upholstery. If you're not sure, ask us before you buy.
Drinks are only served in the car if the vehicle supplier has agreed in advance, and a cleaning charge may apply if the car needs valeting after your hire. See our Terms of Hire (sections 6.4 and 6.11) for details.