and the fiancee of course! And how to we transport the parents (both sides grooms and bride's). Do we need two limos? Do the limos wait all day long before they wisk me an my beloved off to our honeymoon suite at the end of the reception?
By they way, most guests will be from out of town, except for my maid of honor.
I am clueless about this stuff. My parents are like "WE never had limos when we got married!!! Well, times have changed mom and dad! :)
Thanks for any advice in advance!
2006-10-02 11:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Okay, so at the moment, you have 8 people for the limo and are wondering about adding up to 4 more. What I would suggest is having soemone in the family (an aunt or an uncle) be responsible for getting your parents and your fiance's parents around that day. Two limos, unless you get a really good deal, can get very expensive.
Alternatively, they do have those SUV Limos available out there (i.e. a Ford Explorer Stretch) which can hold up to 16 people.
As for whether the limos stay all day with you, that is dependant on each limousine company and the package you choose. If they operate on a per hour basis, which tends to be the popular way, than make sure it is spelled out in your contract exactly when the limousine is to be with you. This is an area where you can run into a lot of problems. For example, you will be booked for certain hours and then the limousine company will turn around and book in another group and could end up being late back to your location to pick you up, especially if they didn't account for traffic. The best company's to go with are the ones that have package deals instead of the hourly rate because when you book them, you have them for the entire day and there is less risk of timing problems occuring.
You made mention that most of the guests are from out of town. Are you thinking of providing transportation for them as well? I can tell you that will definitely get expensive. What I would recommend, if you have a lot of people flying in instead of driving, is to provide information on the car rental facilities available at the airport. That way, your guests won't be expecting someone to pick them up and chaffeur them around all weekend.
2006-10-02 12:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to jack the price of your wedding up, have them wait all day. If you have a major transportation issue, like having no car of your own, have then take you to the hotel on your honeymoon night. The most common limo use is to get the wedding party from the cermony to pictures to the reception because it beats a bus or seperate cars. (If you are not getting ready at the church, you also dont want to shove your selve in a dress into a plymoth neon). If your parents need to come with, I recommend they drive themselves or get a seperate limo for the parents, ring bearer/flower girl and the parents of the ring bearer flower girl. (You don't want the hyper kids in your limo and the parents rigding with requires a bigger limo anyway and its there money) Keep the wedding party together in one limo if possible. You should not get drunk at your own wedding, so there is no reason that driving yourselves to the hotel later would not be a bad idea. Make sure though you do enough logistical thinking about where you want to leave cars, what time you need the limo to show up and leave, and who needs to be moved.
2006-10-02 17:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by superchrisw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heres my suggestion....1 limo for bridal party, 1 limo for you and "hubby".....you can offer to have parents ride with you if you want, but I wouldn't suggest it. If money is really tight you could probably get away with 1 limo - you, "hubby" and wedding party could probably all fit in it. Yes, the limo does usually stay from the time they pick you & your girls up (usually where ever it is you get ready at), takes you to the church, then takes you to the reception and then you and hubby to where ever after the reception. Ask the company you hire specifically what is included in the price. Ask if they stay during the reception or come back for you, every company is different. If they do stay you might want to think about inviting the driver in to eat, but don't include him/her in your head count unless of course you are having a sit down and not a buffet.
Hopes this helps a little.....just ask the company all the questions...good luck and enjoy your day. :)
2006-10-02 12:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I knew the only people in the limo are the Bride and bridesmaids and the groom and groomsman.
2006-10-02 15:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, don't dis your parents!
The best solution is to get a big, beautiful white van for the wedding party. We had four attendants each, plus us, and it was nice to be all together - and the extra room was nice for my big dress - didn't have to scrunch it all up. The parents get everywhere on their own! If they are from out of town, they would either have their own car or could rent one.
2006-10-02 13:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dads right, do you really need a couple of limos?...how bout a buggy ride around the park...esp cool in dec.
2006-10-02 12:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dean B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋