Have any of you had a horse drawn carriage as your wedding transport? My wedding is next year, it is a really small, relaxed event without many of the traditional formalities, as this reflects our personalities (and budget!!) better, but I wanted to make one grand gesture as a surprise for my other half, and I think he would find this quite fun, I don't want it to look tacky though, what are your thoughts?
2006-11-23 18:39:36 · 16 answers · asked by sparkleythings_4you 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Hi there. A Horse & Carriage is a wonderfully romantic gesture, and I would in no way try to put you off heading down this route (it is also far from tacky in my opinion). That said, there are other options that can be just as grand and impressive on the transport front.
I would advise that you try to ensure that whatever transport you pick, it sits well with any 'theme' for the day. You mentioned that it would be a small, relaxed event, so there is a danger that a Horse & Carriage could overpower the proceedings a little and there could well be more suitable vehicles that could make just as dramatic an impact. You may want to check out Weddingsday.co.uk. The site contains a whole host of articles on Wedding Transport (including ones that give you a good insight as to what alternatives are out there as well) and the one entitled 'Factors to Consider' should prove particularly useful to you and a link to it is attached.
The site also has tons of ideas for other ways to add that touch of romance to the day. You inferred that cash is tight, so you may want to think about less expensive ways to add flair to the proceedings - some of my favourites (and they may be of interest to you as well) are the 'Fabulous Freebies' mentioned in the Magical Honeymoon Memories article. I have included a link to that also for you.
Hope this helps and best of luck on the big day!
2006-11-26 10:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Wed Guru 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations. I am getting married in May next year, and my fiancee and I considered a horse and carriage for her arrival at the church, and our arrival at the reception. The only reason we didn't go for it is because:
a. The church is 20 miles from the reception - that's too much for the horse.
b. Everyone else would get there before us.
c. We would have had to travel down the A63 in a horse and carriage.
There are a few things to consider here. The first being the distance between the church and reception. The second is............actually, you know what? I say do it. I say, you only get married once, and you have got to make it as special for you and your fiance as possible. If you want a horse and carriage, get a horse and carriage. We very nearly did, and the only reason we didn't is as above - the distances involved. Your wedding, your day! Don't succumb to those who put a downer on everything - it's not their day.
Best wishes.
2006-11-23 19:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by blueeyedboy3004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where the wedding is taking place, I think. I attended a ceremony that took place at a country club type facility that had the bride entering in a carriage. It was very elegant and well received. But if you're going the Holiday Inn sort of route, it might be a little over the top.
2006-11-23 18:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by ganymede2981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but I really think they look tacky :( Perhaps if you live in the country and the carriage is collecting you from nice houses and arriving at a pretty chuch... but apart from that ...eeeek it's like the flowery fairytale version of a white stretch limo. As for the comment above, I think the fancier the carriage, the tackier and ...sillier it looks. Just my opnion. Maybe look at hiring a "different" type of car... something to give him a surprise but not tacky.
Have a great day whatever you decide!
2006-11-23 19:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by katy1pm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a sports car when i got married. A much better surprise for your other half than a horse drawn carriage I'd say! Got in it big white dress and all(the big white dress was the surprise for my hubby).
Had the added bonus of being able to race at speeds we won't mention to the venue when I was (inevitably for me) running 10 minutes behind.Plus if you're going elsewhere(we weren't) you'll be able to get there 1st and have 5mins to yourselves too.
We were lucky enough to have one in the family, but a friend of mine asked a local dealership and they obliged with bloke in suit and ribbons for nothing!!!
2006-11-23 19:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be completely sweet but if its an open carriage then dont forget the weather. Also,if you are wearing a big dress maybe you should practice getting in and out of it (the carriage I mean, not the dress, ok that as well...!!!.)
2006-11-25 10:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by judipod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is tacky at all, very grand. However I doubt that it is cheap. Look around.
Also it will take longer than a car, so you will have to arrange for transport for your Mum and Bridesmaids. If you have a car then can normally have it do 2 runs, distance permitting.
Good Luck.
2006-11-23 21:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by FUGAZI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely not!
Its a symbol of death!
Do you really want to start a commitment in the most negative way possible?
Weddings are full of symbolism, and that would be making a grand statement!
2006-11-25 08:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by andi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another cool idea would be arriving in a Helicopter. My friend did it for her wedding last year. She used a company called Privilege Air Services...
2014-02-07 03:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I attended one wedding where they used a pony and trap.
The only problem was that we all had to hang around at the church for ages to allow the bride and groom to get from there to the reception venue first.
2006-11-26 04:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋