Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding is a happy time, but it can also be a very stressful one. With so many things to consider – from who to invite to finding the perfect dress – pulling off the perfect wedding is no mean feat.For many brides and grooms, the key to success is keeping things simple, sophisticated and tradtional, and hiring wedding cars can be the ideal way to complement the elegant occasion.
The sheer range of vintage wedding car services available can be enough to throw your head into a spin, so it`s a good idea to have some notion of what you`re looking for before approaching car hire companies.
As well as considering the aesthetic appeal of your car, there are also practicalities to be taken into account – how many people will be travelling in the car, for example? No bride wants to arrive at her wedding with a crushed dress and flushed face after being crammed into the car along with a herd of bridesmaids and family members. Vintage cars do tend to be taller and roomier than many modern models, but don`t try to cram everybody in like sardines!
Another important consideration is the weather – while open-top models are very elegant, the unreliable British weather means they are also a little impractical, making a hard-top vehicle a safer option..Alternatively, you might want to consider a car with a hood – perfect for any weather eventuality.
If you want to be sure that your dream car is available on the big day, you may need to book several months in advance. White and silver are the most popular colours, so if you`re getting married in peak season36 you`ll need to be quick if you want to bag a white or silver vintage car. Popular choices for weddings are elegant vintage Rolls Royce models, classic Fords and timeless Bentleys. If you are looking for a specific model, and if this happens to be a very rare car, you will need to do your homework a long way in advance of the wedding.
As well as making sure you have found the right car, it`s important to consider the reputation of the company you are using. Word of mouth recommendations are always a good sign, so ask around for any tips on companies to use – or avoid! If you`re booking the car well in advance of the wedding, make sure you are using a company with some longevity behind it, as this should reassure you that things will still be up and running when the day comes. While vintage cars hired out for weddings are generally in good shape, do make sure you see the car before the big day, and ask to take it for a spin if you want to be extra sure that everything is in good working order.
Hiring a classic car is not only an elegant option, it can also be cost effective – the cost of insuring vintage vehicles is often less than for a modern car. Some insurance policies even include policy extensions for weddings, or offer special wedding car policies. Some insurance policies for wedding cars are set with a maximum mileage, and if you require an extensive mileage during your period of hire, you might find that the price of hire is increased.
The cost of hiring a vintage car can also depend on factors such as how rare the model is, how much petrol it will guzzle, time of year - bear in mind that summer is peak wedding season, and you may have to pay a premium rate for your vintage car if you`re planning a summer wedding. For detailed information on insurance, visit Car insurance
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