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MORETON WEDDINGS

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING

Wedding Cars

Today, couples have greater latitude to think beyond the traditional white limo.

When considering wedding transport think about what this chosen a streamline gown ensure that you consider your ease of
experience can add to your special day. Express yourselves, getting out of the vehicle. Meet your chauffeur if possible, after
consider what might be a truly unique ‘once in a lifetime’ all you will be sharing your special day with them.
experience for you and your family. Embrace romance with a Consider how many will be in your bridal party. Ask how many
vintage car, channel ‘your quirky’ with a Kombi or satisfy your passengers does your vehicle hold. Depending on your itinerary
need for speed with a classic. Think creatively and ensure that you could hire a single vehicle, and simply ask whether they do
you tell your photographer that you intend to have a special multiple trips. In terms of pick-up times allow an extra 10 minutes
car for your day. That way your photographer can plan the best for makeup and hair touch-ups as experienced chauffeurs will
captures for those pre and post wedding shots; those shots with use this time to roll out the red carpet and ensure the car is ready
your bridal party on the way to your ceremony and your first for you. Typically, for weekday weddings, you will need to factor
moments with your partner as a married couple. in unexpected delays from peak hour traffic; add at least 15
Here are some valuable tips to consider when choosing your minutes to google map times. Ask if the vehicle has the ability
wedding car: to play your own music on a blue-tooth speaker so you can relax
Avoid disappointment and book your wedding transport at and savour your journey.
least six months out, especially if you have your heart set on a Ask about any extras included with your transport. Does the car
particular vehicle. However, if you are going for a rare vintage come with a wedding emergency kit or umbrellas ? Find out if
or classic car, consider making inquiries early as these are often they’ll match ribbons with your colour scheme. Most companies
booked twelve months in advance, particularly for Saturday will offer flexible payment options with your deposit securing
ceremonies. your booking. Ask whether you are the only booking for this car
When planning your wedding, making informed decisions is on this date. Often all day packages are ideal as photography
key. Ensure you are booking with a reputable and accredited always takes longer than expected, rather a hourly rate creating
supplier. Do they hold the required Queensland government stress for being charged overtime.
transport licenses ? Ask if they have full public liability insurance. Most importantly treasure each and every moment of your
Verifying these details will ensure you have peace of mind in special day. Remember life is about the journey, enjoy your
case the unexpected happens. ride, remain calm, knowing that you are going into arms of your
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