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Timings
Timing's going to be all-important if you don't hire the vehicle for the whole day. Make sure you know what time you're going to want picking up and dropping off in different places, and ensure there's a system in place to let the driver know if you're running early or late.
Additional Transport
Your guests may also require transport to the ceremony and to and from the reception, particularly if they're planning to drink enough to put them over the limit. Consider a few larger vehicles such as minibuses or coaches for this purpose - there's no point ruining your limo ride by having everyone squeeze in with you.
What Sort of Vehicle?
From romantic to outrageous, there are all kinds of rides to choose from when it comes to getting to the church on time.
Limousine
This traditional mode of transportation never goes out of style They often contains all manner of extras in the interior - from bars to plasma TVs - and has the added bonus of being able to seat far more people than a conventional car. They are expensive to hire, however, so if you're only thinking of using it to transport the bride and groom down the road to the church, consider whether you're really going to need a telly for the trip.
Horse Drawn Carriage
Horse-drawn carriages are perfect for the old-school romantic couple who are eager to have the ideal traditional wedding - elegant, eco-friendly transport that's never going to run out of petrol at the crucial moment. However, their suitability depends on the route from your starting point to the ceremony. Consult the hire company about the length and hazards of the trip - any more than a couple of miles will take a long time, while steep hills and traffic-choked roads are pretty unfair on the horse. If you're really set on it, but can't be within two miles of the church beforehand, consider meeting the carriage at a point further down the road and travelling on to the church in style.
Vintage Car
Turn heads as you arrive in a luxurious vintage car with your own personal chauffeur. There are a wide range of vehicles available to hire including Bentley, Rolls Royce, Alvis and Daimler.
Vintage cars really do add a touch of class to your wedding and are bound to excite the more mechanically-minded members of the party. An open-topped model might make you feel like a Forties movie star, but bear in mind that any wind is going to damage your hairstyle - to say nothing of the possibility of rain. Really old models can only travel at limited speeds, so only consider them if you're within 20 miles of your venue.
Looking for something different?
If you don't give two hoots about tradition and want to try a different type of vehicle - be it a motorbike, glider or rodeo bull - make sure your wedding outfit is compatible with the relevant safety equipment. Elaborate hairstyles will suffer under helmets or hard hats, while long skirts could prove dangerous if they're left to dangle close to moving machinery during the trip.
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