Find the perfect wedding car for your special day
A beautiful wedding car helps make your special day unforgettable. Your choice of wedding car makes a statement about your character and style. Some brides dream of a gleaming vintage Rolls-Royce for their perfect entrance, whilst others feel a pristine classic car is ideal. To introduce a fun element to such an important day with an unconventional choice such as a London taxi cab or Volkswagen Beetle will delight guests, for other brides a modern and prestigious limousine or sport car beats them all! The choice of wedding cars available can be almost overwhelming. In this article we explore the different options for wedding car hire, explore the points to consider and help you find the wedding car that will suit you perfectly...
Who travels in the wedding car?
Traditionally, the bride and her father – or close family relative – travel to the wedding ceremony in the wedding car. The bride and her new husband make their first journey together as a married couple, in their luxury wedding car, from the wedding ceremony to the reception venue. Often there is a second wedding car for the bride’s mother and the bridesmaids. Sometimes the bride groom and his best man travel together to the wedding ceremony in a wedding car and the bride’s parents may travel in another luxury wedding car.
Whilst these are wedding day traditions, wedding car arrangements are very flexible and can depend on the couple’s preferences, plus the size and style of their wedding. Some couples choose a more relaxed approach to their big day with friends, other family members or even the groom travelling in the wedding car with the bride.
5 Important points to consider for the best wedding car:
● Your wedding date
During the summer months, wedding car companies do get very busy so it is important to contact your chosen luxury wedding car company as early as you can to ensure that you have a good selection of different wedding cars available for your important day.
● Budget and logistics
When you contact the company, as well as knowing the location, date and time of your wedding, you will also be asked the logistics involved between you home, the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception venue. You will also be asked how many wedding cars you will need.
For most couples, budget is an important consideration especially given the average cost of weddings in the UK. One of the company’s coordinators will be able to advise on how costings are calculated and also how to make your wedding car hire as economical as possible.
● The theme for your wedding
You may be planning a sleek city wedding with a smart and spacious limousine to transport you on the day or maybe you will have a fun rural wedding and feel that a VW camper van with floral decorated bumpers and oozing character and nostalgia will ‘fit the bill’ perfectly. Spend time looking at the range of wedding vehicles available for inspiration.
● Choose a reputable wedding car company
There are many different wedding car companies available, so it is best to check them out online, find out how long they have been established and read the reviews from other bridal couples. Choosing an established wedding car company ensures that you can draw of the experience of tits staff and - in particularly- its chauffeurs to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.
Premier Carriage is a nationwide wedding car hire company that was established in the south coast of England in 1996. Today, Premier Carriage is a multi-award winning luxury wedding car provider that has one of the UK’s largest collections of wedding cars - with more than 900 different wedding vehicles. Premier Carriage has been used by more than 26,500 couples for their weddings. Premier Carriage prides itself on its beautiful vehicles that are well-maintained, inside, outside and under the bonnet! The company’s chauffeurs are well-presented and very approachable and each has a keen eye for detail. You can visit the Premier Carriage website which has plenty of information a helpful FAQ section and offers an immediate view of their vehicle's availability and price quote service.
● Consider decorations for your wedding car
Decorating the wedding car is a popular way to add a personal touch to your wedding day. Cars are decorated with white ribbons, flowers and ‘just married’ signs. Some couples like to reflect the colour scheme of their wedding in a floral bouquet along the bumpers of their classic car or in a bouquet placed on the back window ledge. Others like to add balloons, banners of twinkling lights to add charm and a magical atmosphere to their journeys in their chauffeur driven wedding car. Staff members at Premier Carriage are happy to discuss the various options with bridal couples.
Choosing the perfect wedding car
You may well have decided what type of luxury wedding car you would like for your wedding day. You may long to travel in a vintage or classic car or think that something racy will be perfect. Some brides want a white wedding car, whilst others prefer sleek black limousines or fun brightly coloured vehicles. Spend time browsing through the range of wedding cars online. Premier Carriage has an array of external and interior photographs for each of its wedding cars to give you a clear idea of its looks, comfort - and importantly- its interior space. With such an extensive selection to choose from, Premier Carriage definitely has the ideal wedding car hire for you.
Luxurious Modern Vehicles: Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes
Choosing one of these prestigious luxury modern wedding cars will definitely add glamour and grandeur to your wedding day. These cars offer a luxurious and comfortable journey so that the bride arrives at her wedding feeling very relaxed. The spacious interior of these handsome cars is ideal for brides with voluminous wedding gowns too. For weddings in summer months, there is the added bonus that many of the models have efficient climate control.
There are 300 different models of different styles and colours of Rolls-Royce in the Premier Carriage range and also Bentleys, including several lower-budget modern vehicles such as Mercedes and Jaguar.
Timeless vintage wedding cars
There is something so elegant about being transported to your wedding in a rare and highly sought after vintage wedding car. These beautiful vehicles are artistic in design and have features that were considered innovative ‘in the day’. They were built in the early years of motoring and evoke curiosity and nostalgia in all who see them. The vintage-style Beauford Convertible is stylish, whilst the 1927 cherry red Chevrolet certainly has nostalgic appeal. Opting for a stunning 1931 Vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom in ivory evokes thoughts on the rich 100 years of Phantom heritage in motoring. There are also some stunning vintage American wedding cars to hire too, including a 1929 Buick Phaeton Tourer.
Classic wedding cars
Usually not as old or rare as vintage wedding cars, classic cars cover a wider range of vehicles that are at least 25 years old and many of them are today viewed as iconic. They have a timeless appeal because of their wonderful designs and high level of craftsmanship and also because of their influence on subsequent car designs. Choosing a classic wedding car is a great way to add character and to stamp of your personality on your wedding day. Imagine the fun of arriving to your wedding ceremony in a 1964 terracotta and white VW Camper Van – complete with split windscreen! Another fun alternative is a cream coloured 1963 Fiat 500 convertible – with flowers entwined in its bumpers!
If you have long admired the sizeable American cars with their huge bonnets and gleaming chrome, there are several different classic ones to choose from including the classic lemon and white Cadillac (1956)
A classic wedding car may not give you the smoothest journey and some are cramped for space, but they definitely introduce a fun element to your wedding day and make it even more memorable!
Why not opt for a stylish sport car?
A sophisticated, gleaming sports car is certainly a stylish way to arrive at your wedding but it must be remembered that there is definitely a lack of space! Getting in and out of the car elegantly – even with the guiding hand of your chauffeur- can prove tricky as can trying to transport any wedding bouquets! Having said that, there is something very appealing about an iconic Aston Martin DB6 or a head-turning Aston Martin V12 Rapide in metallic black. Other marques to consider for unique wedding day memories are Ferrari, Mustang, Porsche and Maserati.
Introducing a fun element!
Choosing some of the classic vehicles will definitely get your guests smiling, but there are some fun and whacky alternatives that will definitely add fun and a ripple of laughter! You can choose between arriving for your wedding ceremony in a 1951 Wolseley 680 police car or a flower-filled Nissan Figaro convertible. Another very distinctive choice is a 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible in sugar pink. A white London taxi with ribbons on its bonnet will certainly add panache to your day..
Make an unusual choice
Many couples planning contemporarily styled wedding celebrations are opting for equally contemporary wedding cars. Their choices include large grey Hummers and the popular Rover Discovery. For a number of years, stretched limos have been a great way to transport the bride, her father and the bridesmaids all together. Premier Carriage has a number, including a very prestigious stretched Audi Q7 that seats eight passengers very comfortably.
Wedding bus hire
Depending on the size and location of your wedding, you could decide that it is better to opt for a wedding bus to transport all your guests with you to your wedding. This is a fun and contemporary alternative to the traditional luxury wedding car. If you are planning a small and intimate wedding, a Mercedes Sprinter Bus that seats 16 passengers could be perfect, or if you have more guests, either a classic or modern single decker bus or red double decker London bus will prove great fun.
Choosing the perfect wedding car for you can be great fun and will definitely add style and character to your wedding day. Whilst some of the beautiful chauffeur driven wedding cars will add a wow factor to your big day, others will bring happiness, laughter and a moment of nostalgia. Which ever wedding car you choose will add to the very special memories of your wedding day.