Article by freetreasure
There are a few details which couples need to consider when hiring a car or vehicle for their wedding. These things must be regarded in order to have the best possible wedding transport to suit their needs and preferences.
First is the size of the wedding car. The size to be chosen should be adequate enough to accommodate whoever will ride inside the car. If only the bride and her parents will ride in it, a regular car will probably be enough. Suppose the bridesmaids will also ride along with the bride, a bigger vehicle like a stretch limousine is a better choice. A party bus is a suitable wedding car if the rest of the attendants need a vehicle to ride.
When hiring wedding transports, it is important to choose a car rental company that has a good reputation in the business. A company who has a good record for providing excellent services and cars that are in functional conditions is preferable. It is of the essence that your chosen vehicle will not get mixed up with other reservations and it is exactly what you have reserved. Choose a company that have been in the industry for quite a long time and one that is trusted by most patrons. The company should have a contingency plan in case their vehicles break down.
Part of the great service a company can provide is how the drivers handle the cars and how they present themselves in each occasion they were hired for. Chauffeurs are expected to at least wear uniform or formal attire or whichever is appropriate for the occasion. They also need to drive efficiently and safely so the bride will arrive in the venue safe and sound.
Reserving your wedding is recommended to be done as early as possible. If your wedding is to take place during the months February or March when proms are usually held, the more that you need to hire your wedding car in advance. Also, if the wedding car of your choice is rare and unusual like a vintage car, you also need to look for it more than 12 months in advance to find a most suitable model.
Wedding receptions and venues are charged by the hour, so do wedding cars. Some companies have minimum number of hours and applicable charges for the cars they offer for rental. What usually happens is the bride will be picked up from her place and then take her to the ceremony venue. These may take about two hours already. If you want to have photo shoot on other locations before going to the reception, you will need extra hours for the rental. Some couples who wish to save money simply hire the car on a pick up and drop off basis. Here, the bride will be picked up from her home and taken to the venue of the ceremony, and then the newlyweds will be driven to the reception venue. Only after the reception will the car be back to the venue to pick the couple for their honeymoon tours. This way, the car will not be rented or paid while waiting for the long hours of reception to end.
Some companies offer extra services like big umbrellas as protection from the rain, bottle of champagne which the wedding party can enjoy while on their way to the reception. You need to ask if these are provided for free or if you need to pay additional charges.
