Selecting
a Limousine Service for your Wedding
There are
various options for limousines. The most
popular choice is the typical limousine
since it is big and open and can
accommodate several people as well as
your bridal gown. You can also choose to
rent a car that symbolizes your
personality as a couple.
There are
luxury cars such as Mercedes Benz and
vintage vehicles such as the Excalibur
or 1930's Rolls Royce. If your ceremony
and reception sites are fairly close
together, and if weather permits, you
might want to consider a more romantic
form of transportation, such as a
horse-drawn carriage.
Most
limousine companies, book their
limousines on a 3-hour minimum basis.
Make sure the limousine company you
choose is fully licensed and has
liability insurance. Do not pay the full
amount for your Limousine until after
the event.
What
Should You Budget For Your Wedding?
This
depends on the type and number of
vehicles you are planning to rent.
Most limousine services have a rental
minimum of 3 hours. Most services
do not offer "pick-up" and
"drop-off" service as this
only consumes 1 hour of time.
A typical
wedding rental package runs from $299 -
$400 for 3 hours of service depending on
your vehicle preference. Exotic
vehicle choices cost much higher.
For example, a standard white
8-passenger stretch limousine would rent
in the $299-$350 range while an exotic
vehicle, such as a Stretch SUV
Excursion would rent in the
$599-$1,000 range - a big price
difference!
Questions
to Ask
• How
many years of experience does your
limousine company have?
• How many vehicles does your
limousine company have available?
• Does your limousine company have a
back-up vehicle in case of an emergency?
• What types of vehicles does your
limousine company have available?
• How old are the vehicles of your
limousine company?
• How many drivers does your limousine
company have?
• Does your limousine company have
liability insurance?
• What is the payment/cancellation
policy of your limousine company?
Risks
You Accept When Shopping for the 'Best
Limo Price'
Your
limousine does not show up. Your parents
drive you instead.
Your
limousine is late. You're 45
minutes late to your ceremony.
A 1989
Lincoln limousine rusting at the seams
arrives at your door when you were
expecting at a 2006 model. Instead of
being lavished in luxury, you are
embarrassed amongst family and friends..
Your
limousine chauffeur exercises poor
customer service with your future
husband and ruins your special day.
Your
limousine breaks down on the freeway
during transport to the reception party.
You and 6 of your bridesmaids are 2
hours late to the reception.
Your
limousine service gets into an accident
and does not have proper insurance to
cover the damages involved in your
injuries.
Your
limousine shows up late for your
wedding. The groom doesn't get to
the church until 1 hour later amongst
bewildered and disgruntled guests.
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