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Your Chariot Awaits…
"Its even got a blue interior!"
I had been completely ahead of the game on planning this whole event. We had decided to be engaged for two years, which gave us plenty of time to find vendors we loved, and really think about what we wanted. It was nice to feel relaxed about making decisions and not rush into anything. I have to say that so far, I think that has helped make planning this wedding less stressful.
Now, as we are getting closer I’ve started to realize all these tinier details that still need to be worked out, and just when I thought it had all calmed down, I find myself pre-occupied with yet another checklist of things to do!
One of which, (not so small a problem I might add) is whether we should hire a limousine or not—either for us, or our wedding party. I’ve always thought that this was a way I could save on costs. My father has an old 1955 Chevy, in “almost” Tiffany Blue colour that he could have one of his good friends drive us around in. Now I thought this could be a great idea, with a nice vintage touch.
However, I feel quite guilty not splurging on a limo for the wedding party. I just don’t think it is very nice of us to ask them to drive around in their own cars. I’m starting to think I should book one, at least for them. Especially going for photographs, everyone would have to find parking, etc. It might just get complicated and be frustrating for everyone involved.
I haven’t heard too many opinions on the issue, and I just wonder, is it customary to rent limos for the wedding party and parents? Do parents drive themselves or ride with the wedding party?
My family hasn’t weighed in too much on whether we should have one or not, and I’m really torn as to which way I should go.
Then I thought about a potential problem…
How do they get home afterwards?
"Can you picture it with a big pink bow? lol"
Do they hitch a ride with relatives, or does the limo drive each member to their respective abodes.
I wonder what decisions you have made so far on limousines, if you are hiring one at all, or alternative methods of transport that you have decided to use.
And of course, I would love your input on the following
Should Joseph and I:
A. Take the 1955 Chevy
B. Hire a professional chauffeur with an antique limousine
No matter the vehicle one thing I know I want, is a “Just Married” sign on the back. Some people may think it’s cheesy, but I can’t help but think of it as cute. If I could add on the cascade of tin cans, I definitely would go for that too! But from personal experience they are definitely VERY loud, and possibly illegal??? hee hee
P.S. The ’50s garb in the photos can be explained as my grandparent’s 50th anniversary sock hop party two summers ago. Just in case you thought I went out like that everyday. ;)
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The Bel Air is beautiful. And the color is wonderful with your wedding party. Hopefully you have a nice day to show her off and take all the photos you need. Both you and the Bel Air are very photogenic.
Hi!
I was away on a business trip and missed this post going up.
Great input, thank you!
Ya, I think it was obvious all along, the chevy is really unique and beautiful :) How could I pass up wedding photos with a car like that?
Rebecca – so sorry, but it’s my dads, so no rental required. Whereabouts do you live? Have you tried looking for antique cars in your area? Sometimes you can get lucky and find one!
Heather – ya our ceremony will most likely be at the same place as the reception, we really only need something to get us over to take photos. I think an airport limo might be a good plan for the bridal party for this, considering there is limited parking where we are going for photos, and who wants to waste time on that on your wedding day? lol
Trinidy – I never thought about that aspect with a small town, I guess it would be a lot harder. I’ve always lived right near the city, and I guess everything is at your disposal at that point.
Barbara – I think we will definitely try to pre-arrange who drives with who, whether or not we rent a limo. I think that will save some stress on the immediate family.
Emily – I would love to dress like that everyday! lol Too bad. My main concern was going for photos and having my grandparents, parents and bridal party looking for parking. That’s where I think it could definitely be beneficial.
Colleen – thank you for the compliments on the car! Everything except photos will be in the same place. And the photo spot has limited parking… But a van could most likely do the trick, I hadn’t thought about that!
Lyndsey – I hadn’t considered if they would have a date! It’s true, their guest would have arrived by some means of transport, and they could leave together! That’s kind of funny that, that totally slipped my mind! lol
Kristen – the prepaid taxi is a great idea too! We are all getting ready together at my parents house, and most of us live quite close together, so it could make sense for all of them to go home together in a limo, it might be the cheapest option when talking about a big group.
Carrie – thanks!!!
Judith – a bus is a nice idea too, and it’s nice to hear you’ve been to weddings with both ways of doing things. I haven’t been to many weddings, so I think that’s why I’m having trouble deciding what would be best. But it’s definitely more important when you start thinking about it, than I had originally thought. Thanks for the compliments on the photos!
Phew! I guess that was pretty long! But thank you all for the great compliments, suggestions and input!
I agree with the ladies – take the Chevy! Not only does it have sentimental value, it’s gorgeous and can totally be your “something old, something borrowed and something blue!”
I wish I could give you some advice however Mark and I are still flipping and flopping on the whole idea; one day we know we’re renting a big bus type transportation for everyone the next day we agree that it’s more flexible for our wedding party to have their own transportation. What to do??? I have been to weddings where you found your own way to the photography locations and weddings where the transportation was provided. To be quite honest, it made no difference to me because I was just honoured to be part of the couples’ day; I just rolled with what the couple decided :). If Mark and I decide on providing the transportation, it would be in the form of a bus; we enjoyed the bus our best friends rented for their wedding :).
You’re quite lucky to have a vintage car at your disposal.. it’s gorgeous!
– Judith
ps. You and your family look fab in your 50′s gear – how fun!
Wow, that is the exact car I was wanting to rent for the day-the bright color is awesome for pictures! And your pictures are too cute!
Love the car!! Where did you rent it!!?? Could you forward me the car rental and limo driver info!!
Thanks!!!
If your ceremony, reception, and photos are at the same place, I really see no reason to get a limo. That’ll be the case at my upcoming wedding, no one will even see how we arrive. The wedding party can probably arrange to carpool if they’re staying at the same place, 3 of my 4 bridesmaids will be staying at the same place as my parents, so the family minivan may even do for us. A cute garland could even dress up the cars of the bridal party if you really want.
You HAVE to use that Chevy! It’s beautiful! It will definitely make for amazing photos.
In my experience the parents of the bride and groom arrive separately and leave separately. With them having their own cars it can be good for last minute things that have been forgotten. The wedding party will usually have a date or someone accompanying them that had to drive to the church or reception so they usually grab a ride home with them afterwards. It can be nice to get a limo to take girls to the church as a group from where ever you were getting ready. Definitely leave in the chevy though!
No question, take the Chevy! Great pictures will come from this vehicle!
As for the wedding party, do they all live in the town where the wedding is at? Will you all be getting ready at the same place? Are they staying in a hotel? The only time I think it makes sense to use a group transport such as a limo is when they’re all staying at the same place (ie. hotel) if not, it doesnt really make much sense. However, you also dont want everyone to have to drive home either. So I propose a hybrid solution! Use one or two cars (yours, your moms) to amass everyone to the wedding & pictures, and then provide Taxi chits to all your wedding party for getting home (they’re prepaid taxi fares that you can arrange thru a local taxi company.) Then you can arrange (also known as send a Dad/brother) to go pick the left behind cars the next day.
I thought you went out like that every day. And I thought it was AWESOME! Haha :)
I’ve been a bit confused on the whole transportation thing too – I see couples leave in a “getaway car” just by themselves, but I wonder about renting a limo for the bridal party/parents etc. to come take photos with us. I’m lost on what to do as well. I’m glad you wrote about this!
I’m not renting a limo for us or for the wedding party. It seems like such a wasted amount of money – people already have their own cars! I might pre-arrange who will drive and who will carpool though, just to have less stress on the big day.
One of the MANY downsides of planning a wedding in our small hometown; nothing this awesome is available! FH and I would of LOVED to getaway in an antique old chevy, We are a chevy couple after all!
I think the Chevy is a great idea! It will look so cute with the Just Married sign!
Personally, I’ve never been a fan of limos. They’re overpriced and I never find them that exciting, but I’m not really a car person.
Maybe you could get the wedding party an airport limo to get them from the ceremony to the reception?
I think it is everyone’s own responsibility to get themselves home after the entire night is over.
Not really sure who should ride with who.
My ceremony & reception are at the same place, so no limos for me.
Hope the rest of your planning is going well!