Limousine Service

From LoveToKnow Weddings

Hiring a limousine service adds an element of class to any event, especially a wedding.

Benefits of Hiring a Limousine Service

A limousine takes some of the stress out the wedding day. Knowing a professional driver is available for all of your transpiration needs is a relief.

The benefits of hiring a limousine service as opposed to doing the driving yourself abound.

First and foremost if you’re going to be drinking champagne and partaking in an open bar, it’s best to have someone else do the driving. Consider the driver from the limousine service to be your own personal designated driver.
Book the limousine early to bring the bride and bridal party back and forth to nail, hair and makeup appointments.
When you use a limousine service instead of asking a friend or relative to drive you places, everyone can relax. No one has to be on stand-by to take you to the next destination.
Limousines are roomy. By spreading out and driving to each destination in comfort, the bride and groom, and even the bridal party, can arrive at each event looking fresh and pressed.
Arrange for a package deal with the limousine service so the bridal party, families of the bride and groom and any other special people can arrive via limousine. This ensures them showing up at each destination in a timely manner and the wedding and reception isn’t delayed.
The bride and groom can remain relaxed and celebratory without having to worry about traffic or driving in bad weather.
Passengers in the limousine can drink champagne, watch television, read the newspaper, listen to music and talk on cell phones without having to worry about causing an accident.
Limousine passengers can laugh and talk without having to worry about being distracted while driving.

How to Find a Limousine Service

It’s not difficult to find a wedding limousine service. Your wedding planner or the reception hall’s banquet manager is sure to have several recommendations. If you’d like more options, your local Yellow Pages and the Internet will probably list dozens in your area. To weed them out visit the limousine service showroom and meet with the manager. If you’re comfortable with the service, contact the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce to make sure the limousine service has no black marks against them.

Word of mouth is the best way to find a limousine service. Speak with recently married friends or relatives for recommendations. If they were especially happy with the driver, be sure to request him or her as well.

While many limousines specialize only in weddings, this might be the more expensive way to go. When searching, check other options such as limos specializing in airport delivery and pickup. If you’re not looking for a novelty or super stretch limousine, one specializing only in transportation might be easier on your wallet. Most airport limousine services also have wedding packages available so you can still request champagne and chocolates, if you’re so inclined.

Designated Driver

If you will not be hiring a limousine service for your wedding transportation needs, do appoint a designated driver. Weddings are celebratory times and overindulgences happen. Nominate someone who won’t be tempted to drink too much and stress the importance of this responsibility.

A wedding is a special occasion. Won’t you be more relaxed if you’re able to sit back and let someone else do the driving?