My fiance and are will probably get a limo to drive us from the church to the reception, because of how big my dress is it's probably the best way. We have 12 total attendants. If we get this limo, does it mean we have to transport them AND their dates in the limo? I'd feel bad if we could not transport their dates with them in the limo...but then again 24 people is quite a bit to transfer, and I don't think we'll get a limo THAT big. I also dont know what they would do with their own cars in that case? I don't think the church will let us keep the cars there. What have other people done in this situation? Is it rude for just the bride and groom to travel in a limo themselves?
2007-11-16 08:19:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Hunny, after the wedding you and the groom only go in the limo, Congrats...
2007-11-16 08:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by eeyore6838 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, What I had done is to have the bridesmaids all dropped off at my house by the grooms men or by there significant other. The girls rode the limo to the church where we dressed in our formal wear and the guys met up at the church. Then after the wedding it was just us two in the limo. Either the groomsmen or boyfriends/husbands took care of driving after the reception. I never heard that the guys felt left out by this idea. I really don't think you will want 24 people in one limo all dressed up. Your dress will get wrinkled. I suggest bringing your gown and dressing at the church if possible or to have as little people in the limo as possible. Then keep it for just the two of you after the ceremony. It is quite special to embellish the first few moments of your new wedded bliss together before your arrival at the reception. It is like being Cinderella at the ball in the pumpkin coach made for just the prince and princess.
2007-11-16 08:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Penny D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it done all different ways, there really isnt a right answer to this question, its more a "whats right for your situation" kind of question.
We all piled into our limo and rode together, it was great fun and I dont regret doing that, BUT there were only 8 of us. The bridal party and the wife of our best man and the date of my MOH. For my sisters wedding she had two limos, one for the two of them and a stretch for the bridal party alone, their dates all drove themselves to the church and reception. It worked this way because we went to another location for pictures. At my cousins this past summer everyone was on their own, the bride and groom didnt even have a limo, they drove themselves in a convertible that was all decorated (which was adorable). So it really is up to you and what you think will work best.
PS It is never rude for you two to travel alone in a limo, its your wedding day!!!!
Good luck!
2007-11-16 08:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not their dates, just your attendants. Then they can leave the reception with their dates and go home at the end of the night.
Any other way is going to cause too much confusion, and is not necessary. I think you should provide transportation for your wedding party from the ceremony to the reception, either in a limo with you or their own limo.
2007-11-16 08:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by sarah jane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the limo take them to the church you have to get them to the reception and home again.
If they take their cars there it's probably better to let them take the cars to the reception since if you take them in the limo you would have to figure out how to get them back to their cars.
If you are having pictures at another location (or several) you should probably arrange for them to be in the limo and have the dates take the cars. What are the dates going to do during that time? watch? probably more comfortable for them to go to cocktail and have a drink.
Perhaps have it be the bridal couple, and the maid of honor and best man?
2007-11-16 08:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was going to get a limo bus for my entire bridal party but someone told me all I had to do is get something for me and my bridesmaids to get there and the groom and his groomsmen get there on their own. Everyone but us had to find their way home after the wedding, we take the limo home. I didn't like that idea so what I finally came up with was for me and the girls to go in the limo and rent a nice SUV, Escalade, whatever big white fancy truck for the 5 guys and groom.
2007-11-16 12:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by OFFICIALLY MRS. HOWARD! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the limo is typically just for the bride and groom. Of course, you could also arrange for alternative transport for the families and bridal party members (e.g., other limos, vans, town cars, etc.), but it's not required. It will not be (or should not be) assumed that transportation is provided for everyone in the party.
2007-11-16 08:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Eric 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the limo just to get the marriage party from the ceremony to the reception? if so, i could consult with the groomsmen and enable them to renowned which you particularly opt for them to experience interior the limo to be certain that each and every person arrives on the desirable time/place for pictures and introductions on the reception. that's a greater desirable thought to have each and every person arrive at the same time so as that delays do not take place. while you're doing something else with the limo different than merely getting them from factor A to indicate B, we opt for a splash greater coaching - yet on the entire, i could say that's not something to stress approximately!
2016-09-29 09:10:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should solve this by getting a limo that's only big enough for you and your hubby and possibly the MOH and BM. You are not required to provide transportation for anyone at all let alone the entire bridal party and their dates!
2007-11-16 08:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by LB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not rude at all! The attendants should go in a limo/fancy car to the wedding, but they are able to find their own way to the reception. It will be nice for you and your partner to spend some quiet time together because your day will be very busy and it will be hard to share a few moments alone.
2007-11-16 08:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by katie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! The wedding I was maid of honor in, me and the best man rode in the limo with the bride and groom. The other 3 couples maid/usher, etc, rode in cars, one each couple, driven by other men.
The dates of the maids and ushers found their own rides, a couple of the girls paired off and rode together. The dates were on their own.
2007-11-16 08:58:56 · answer #11 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋