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Wedding Transportation for Today's Bride and Groom
Most soon-to-be-married couples don't think outside the box when it comes to wedding transportation. They open the
telephone directory, search for limousines and then start calling around to find out which company is the least
expensive. While a limousine is quite appropriate, it's also so very common. If you want your wedding day to stand
out, you've got to get creative. Here are some transportation issues to consider beforehand and some alternative
transportation ideas you may not have thought about.
Transportation is one wedding issue you want to tackle early on, six months to a year in fact, before the big day.
On your checklist, it would happen after you've selected the venues for the ceremony and the reception, and after
you've confirmed the number of wedding attendants you will have. Why? Because a big part of wedding transportation
involves logistics, in other words, how many people can be transported to and from point A to point B and then to
point C and how long will it take.
Begin with transporting the bridal party from the place where they will dress to the wedding ceremony. It is
customary to transport all women (and girls) involved as well as the bride's parents. If the bridal party is so
large that everybody cannot fit into the vehicle, it is possible to make multiple trips provided they are
coordinated and discussed with the service provider beforehand. The groom and groomsmen arrange their own
transportation to the ceremony and this is not something that typically is contracted out.
After the ceremony, anything goes. Many couples choose to have the entire wedding party transported from the
ceremony to the reception, but it's acceptable to transport only the bride and groom, or the bride, groom, best man
and maid of honor. If you'll be transporting the whole gang, again, multiple trips or multiple vehicles may be
necessary. Once everyone is present and accounted for, the topic of transportation is over.
With that logistical information figured out, you're ready to begin your search. First, double-check the wedding
budget worksheet to see how much money has been allocated for transportation. Your options can get pricey. Besides
limousines, you can make a grand statement by being transported in a stretch Hummer or SUV, either of which can
transport large groups. Classic or vintage cars are a stylish option. Other ideas include a party bus, a
horse-drawn carriage, a boat, a snowmobile, motorcycle and side car, hot air balloon, or anything really that fits
in well with the overall theme of the wedding. Of course a personal vehicle is always a fine option and is the
least expensive.
Be sure to ask about wedding package deals like a free bottle of champagne, or transportation at the end of the
evening. And always carefully review the contract before you sign. Make sure it states date, pick-up times, total
costs and payment schedule, any extras you've agreed to, the driver's name and what he or she will wear, and the
cancellation/refund policy.
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