Things to consider when planning wedding transportation

The most important things to consider when planning wedding transportation. 1. If you want to make sure your bridal party is all together and on time for your wedding, then you will need a stretch limousine to pick them up at ONE location. Make sure you get the bridal party to the wedding venue well before (30 minutes) the schedule ceremony. 2. If you are planning a large bridal party (10 or more), keep in mine you will need a stretch SUV or even a super stretch SUV to carry 12 to 24 in a bridal party. If you have more than 24 in your bridal party, you will need a bus! 3. If you have a large bridal party, consider having the wedding and reception at the same place and close to a hotel where everyone will gather. This will allow a smaller limousine to make several trips to get everyone to the wedding venue. 4. It is always a good idea to setup seperate transportation for the bride and groom, as this will be a stressful enough event without having to deal with the bridal party. You will have plenty of time at the reception to interact with your bridal party. Select a car for the bride, father, mother and/or maid of honor. And select a car for the groom and best man. 5. Don't forget the "Get-Away" car at the end of the evening to take the bride and groom to their honeymoon suite! You will want something fun and fancy for this part of the transportation needs. 6. When it comes to stretch limousines and sedans, you can usually find what you need available about 30 days before your event. However, specialty transportation such as classic cars, luxury Rolls Royce and Trolley buses are very rare, and should be reserved well before (6 months) your event.

Classy Transportation, LLC: Don't Forget the Wedding Get-Away Car!

Classy Transportation, LLC: Don't Forget the Wedding Get-Away Car!: When planning your special day, don’t forget the Wedding Get-Away Car! Often the bride and wedding planner considered transportation for th...

Don't Forget the Wedding Get-Away Car!

When planning your special day, don’t forget the Wedding Get-Away Car!
Often the bride and wedding planner considered transportation for the bridal party, but completely forgets about the bride and groom.

The bride will need a separate ride to the ceremony. Maybe with mom and dad. While the groom can tag along with the bridal party or ride with the best man. Weddings can be a stressful time for the bride and groom so, driving yourself is a bad idea! Opt for a wedding car to take the bride and groom to the ceremony. Maybe a luxury sedan, so you can enjoy the trip over to the ceremony.

Also, Don't Forget the Wedding Get-Away Car! After you are married, this will be the first time the two of you will be together as husband and wife. The moment should be share alone, not in the back of a limousine with your bridal party. There will be plenty of time at the reception to bond and mingle with the bridal party and guests.

But wait a minute... How are you getting to your honeymoon suite at the end of the reception? Surely you are not going to drive yourselves? And no, neither dad nor Uncle Bill are in any condition to drive you.

Even if you defer transportation for the wedding, make sure you at least have a get-away car for the end of the evening. Getting to your hotel safely after a night of partying is very important. Remember, it's your wedding night and so far everything has gone well. Don't screw it up by trying to drive yourself!

Classy Transportation, LLC: 3 Of The Biggest Mistakes Brides Make And How You ...

Classy Transportation, LLC: 3 Of The Biggest Mistakes Brides Make And How You ...: Planning a wedding is a BIG task. There are bound to be some stumbles on the planning road that leads to the alter. While there are many mis...

3 Of The Biggest Mistakes Brides Make And How You Can Avoid Them

Planning a wedding is a BIG task. There are bound to be some stumbles on the planning road that leads to the alter. While there are many mistakes that you can make in the process of pulling the big day together, we've chosen to highlight three big mistakes that we see on a regular basis.

Big Wedding Planning Mistake #1 -- You've FINALLY gotten the ring and you're over the moon with excitement! Don't make the mistake of sharing all of the details of your wedding day with your co-workers. Many brides plan their weddings while at work, so it's natural to chat with your co-workers about your ideas. Maybe you ask their opinions on your wedding colors. Or maybe you ask for input on your wedding gown choices. The mistake is that you are slowly pulling them into your wedding planning world, which is fine IF you plan to invite them all to the wedding.

These days, brides are looking to save money wherever they can and that usually starts with the guest list. Once you've gotten your co-workers emotionally involved in your wedding planning process, you can expect to hear this: Your wedding is going to be beautiful! I can't wait to get my invitation!

This is when reality sets in. You weren't planning on inviting your co-workers to your wedding. Perhaps you are only considering inviting your boss....maybe. But definitely not allllllll of the co-workers you've been involving in your various decisions.

While it may be difficult, refrain from dragging your co-workers into your wedding planning world. They're going to expect an invite and you won't want to have that uncomfortable convo with them about how you're not inviting co-workers.

Big Wedding Planning Mistake #2 -- Now that you've started planning, you need to find a venue. Don't make the mistake of selecting a venue that requires a big rental fee, but doesn't include anything except tables, chairs and walls. Those venues can be pricey and range from $2000-$7000 to rent...even more in some cases!

Consider a venue that doesn't charge you to rent their space (or they charge a very small fee.) Look for a venue that offers in-house catering and only requires a food and beverage minimum. For example, the minimum at some venues may be $3000 (minimums can vary based on time of day and day of week.) In this case, you would need to spend at least this amount on food and beverages for your guests.

Selecting this type of venue will save you tons of money. If you select a venue with a large rental fee, you might spend $4000 just renting the space. Then, you'd still need to hire a caterer, who could charge you thousands for food, beverage, wait staff, linens, china, silverware, glasses and much, much more. A venue with in-house catering will usually provide staffing, china, linens and other amenities. Look at hotels, country clubs and city clubs for affordable options.

Big Planning Mistake #3 -- Outdoor weddings can be beautiful, but not if it rains. We run across so many brides who plan outdoor events with NO BACKUP PLAN.

I've heard it all: "It won't rain on my wedding day," or "The almanac says it hasn't rained on this day in 12 years!"

Have a backup plan. As a wedding planner, I plan every outdoor event as though it's going to be raining sideways with gusting winds. If you're planning your wedding on your own, you need to think the same way. Consider a tent or a backup ceremony location. You won't want to be wet in your gorgeous gown and your guests will sit in their cars and watch from afar before they sit in the rain. Don't make the mistake that so many brides have made in the past!

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Top 3 reasons to select Classy Transportation for your wedding

1. Our Cars.
You won't find better vintage wedding cars anywhere in North Carolina.

2. The Memories.
Your wedding car will be the talk from your guests for days and they will remember your wedding for years to come, because of the unusual vintage wedding car you selected.

3. Price.
You won't find a better value anywhere. All we do is weddings, so our prices are based on your needs. Why would you pay to have a car sitting around for hours doing nothing!

Classy Transportation, LLC: The Mystery Wedding Dress Stain

After completing over a thousand weddings, I have had four incidents where the bride has mysteriously developed an oil-like stain on the hips of her wedding dress. The first time this occurred, I notice the clear (wet looking) stain on the dress prior to the bride entering the wedding car. My assumption was, it was hot outside and she had begun to perspire. By the time she arrived at the reception, it had gotten worst. I immediately started an investigation as to where the stain may have come from, since the car seat was being blamed for causing the stain. I swiped my leather seats with a white handkerchief, but nothing was on the seat. So, I figured what ever it was must have been absorbed by the bride's dress. I willingly paid for the bride’s dry cleaning expense and soon forgot about the incident, since there was no “evidence left at the scene of the crime”. It was a year later before it happened again. Still there was no evidence of any oil anywhere on the seat. It wasn't until the third incident that I had enough information to figure out what was causing this problem.

All brides wore gowns made of very thin, silk or satin-type fabric that fit very tight around the hips. And they all wore minimum under garments. Also, all weddings were in the summer, which means the brides would surely perspire at some point. REMEMBER LADIES, EVEN IF YOU DON’T USE LOTION OR OIL-BASED CREAM ON YOUR BODY, YOUR BODY IS NATURALLY OILY AND ANY PERSPIRATION WILL BRING ANY OIL IN THE SKIN TO THE SURFACE AND ONTO YOUR WEDDING DRESS. So, as soon as you sat down the oil-based perspiration on your body will be pressed into your wedding dress right around the hips, leaving a wet-looking ugly stain! This is especially true with silk, satin and rayon fabrics. These fabrics have no ability to absorb moisture, so any moisture on the skin will end up bleeding through the garment.

So why didn’t this problem occur with other brides? Because they all wore multi-layered dresses and under garments that absorbed any perspiration before reaching the surface of the wedding dress. Mystery Solved!

BRIDES, DON’T USE OIL-BASED CREAMS ON YOUR BODY IF YOU PLAN TO WEAR A TIGHT-FITTING WEDDING GOWN. AND MAKE SURE YOU WEAR SOMETHING UNDER THE DRESS TO ABSORB ANY PERSPIRATION, OTHERWISE YOUR WEDDING DRESS MAY BE RUINED BEFORE THE CEREMONY EVEN BEGINS!

For those brides that have selected the type of dress mentioned in this article and are willing to take a chance that this won’t happen to them, here’s how you can minimize the damaged this may caused. Every bride should have an emergency kit on their wedding day, so just add these things to your kit.

1. Baking soda
2. Talcum Power
3. A piece of chalk that is the color of your dress
4. Two clean white face cloth

Never rub or scrub at the spot, you may just make it spread or force the stain deeper into the fabric. First use two white cloths to blot up any excess oil and moisture. Place one on the under side of the dress and one on the out side and press firmly. Then sprinkle the cloths with talcum powder and repeat the process.
Let it absorb as much of the moisture as possible (2 to3 minutes). If there is still a visible sign of the stain, color it with the chalk. The chalk will cover the spot while continuing to absorb the oil and moisture.

IMPORTANT NOTE…IF IT’S HOT OUT SIDE, YOU WILL MOST LIKELY BE REPEATING THIS PROCESS ALL DAY, SO BE WARNED!


Article researched and written by Vern Bullock, March 2010.
Article researched and updated by Vern Bullock, November 2011