Importance of wedding cars

Your wedding day – one of the most memorable days of your life. Getting to this day takes hours and hours of organization and research. One aspect of that organization that is too often overlooked or left to the last minute is the wedding cars. Traditionally, this is the responsibility of the groom, but as is the case these days, the bride is often the one who actually organizes everything, usually with the help of her mother, sister or friends. This is fine, as most grooms don’t have the knowledge or understanding of how important wedding cars are to the bride-to-be.

So how do you know exactly what you’ll need when it comes to wedding car rental and transportation?

First, how many cars, or even larger transportation, will you need? Think about the trip and who will need to be in the cars. The bridesmaid, the flower girl, the pages, as well as the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom. Oh, and don’t forget about the groom himself with the best man. This will help decide the number and type of cars needed.

It is traditional for the bride and her father to travel in the main wedding car, but due to budget constraints, many brides choose to rent a larger style car, such as a limousine, which can carry the bride, her father, and the bridesmaids with flower girls for the same cost as a smaller, more traditional car like a Rolls Royce or Beauford. Quite often, the cost of hiring a long limo turns out to be great value for money.

The size of the car should also be considered when thinking about the wedding dress, as you want to make sure that you and your dress will fit comfortably in the car, especially if there is also a long train on the dress. If you have luggage or large bags, consider having a family member drive them or ask at the location if you can drop them off by taxi the day before, making sure the location has secure storage.

Remember to ask the wedding car company if they have the correct insurance, not just normal car insurance, but also liability insurance to cover accidents on your clothing etc. Also ask them if they have exclusive car rental as it could be delayed at the church or registry office and you need to make sure the wedding car rental company is not in a rush to attend another wedding after yours. Call the wedding car rental company 2 weeks in advance to make sure everything is on track.

You may need to consider hiring a coach as well if your venue is far from your ceremony location or it is difficult for your guest to get to.

Your wedding cars are not just for transporting the bride and groom etc, they are vital to your day and will also feature in your photography, so it is important to appreciate that this transport is just as important as the dress.

So remember, book cars well in advance as they often fill up very quickly. Use a reputable company, join a wedding forum in your local area, and ask others for their recommendations, but most of all, do everything well in advance and then sit back and enjoy the ride!