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 often overlooked or left to the last minute is wedding cars. This is traditionally the responsibility of the groom, but as is the case these days, the bride is often the one who arranges everything, usually with the help of her mother, sister, or friends. This is fine as most grooms do not have the knowledge or understanding of how important wedding cars are to the bride.

So how do you know exactly what you will need in regards to wedding vehicle rental and transportation?

First of all, how many cars, or even more means of transportation, will you need? Think about the trip and who will need to travel in the cars. The maid of honor, the flower girl, the pages, in addition to considering the fathers and mothers of the bride and groom. Oh, and don’t forget about the groom in person 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 ride in the main wedding car, but due to budget constraints, many brides are choosing to rent a larger style car, such as a limousine that can transport the bride, her father, and the girls. bridesmaids with flowers for the same price as a smaller, more traditional car like a Rolls Royce or Beauford. Very often, the cost of renting a limousine is excellent value for money.

The size of the car should also be taken into account when thinking about the wedding dress, as you need to make sure that you and your dress fit comfortably in the car, especially if there is a long train in the dress as well. If you have luggage or large bags, consider asking a family member to take them or ask the venue if you can drop them off by taxi the day before, making sure the venue has a safe and secure storage location.

Remember to ask the wedding car company if they have the correct insurance, not just normal car insurance, but also liability insurance to cover an accident involving your dress, etc. Also ask if they have an exclusive rental of the cars, as you could be late at the church or registry office and you need to make sure that 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 the ceremony location or if it is difficult for your guest to get to.

Your wedding cars are not only for transporting the bride and groom, etc., they are a vital element of your day and will also be included in your photograph, so it is important to appreciate that this transport is as important as the dress.

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