Brides and grooms all over the world want their weddings to be as luxurious and spectacular as possible. That is why many choose to hire wedding limos to take them from one wedding event to another, instead of a hodgepodge family cars in various states of decay.

However before you choose a limo provider for your wedding there are some decisions you will need to make. First, how many people do you need to transport, from how many different locations? The usual practice is for all the bridesmaids to meet at the bride’s house and travel together to the ceremony. The groom’s attendants meet at his house and travel to the ceremony with the groom. After the ceremony the bride and groom travel to the reception site in a limo.

Family members and other attendants generally travel in their own cars unless the couple can afford to pay for limousines to take them. If the budget allows, the newly married couple can have a limousine take them to the airport or rail station for their honeymoon trip.

If you can budget for it, hire a limo for a two or three day tour of the beautiful Emerald Isle. Visit the rugged coast, beautiful lakes and mountains and the famous Blarney Stone. Your Irish limo drivers should be able to tell you the best places to visit. You have to see the ancient castles and churches. It is a land of beauty and mystery.

However if you choose another honeymoon site you can still get limousine transport from the airport to the hotel you are staying at.

Before you book limos, do your homework. Make a list of questions you need to find answers for.
# First how many people must you transport? You are not expected to provide for all attendants and guests.
# Will you need a limo to the airport?
# What is the cost of a limo rental for your wedding?
# Is there a discount for multiple vehicle rentals?
# How far in advance can you book?
# Is there a time frame in which you can cancel without penalty?
# What recourse do you have if the company doesn’t fulfill its contractual obligation?

Make sure you read the entire contract and ask questions about anything you do not understand. If a company fails to explain anything, look elsewhere.

Also check out any company you are thinking about using through the local business association, Better Business Bureau or consumer affairs office.

Also you may want to choose a company that specializes in wedding services. They will better understand your needs and desires and be more willing to fulfill your requests. These companies will adorn their limo’s exterior with ribbons that match your theme.

Friends and relatives may be able to suggest a limousine service that they have used. Or let you know about a company that they found not to be reliable.

Do you have a grandparent or other elderly relative that lives in a nursing home? Why not have them and possibly a companion/caretaker picked up in a luxurious limousine and driven to the wedding. They will be so thrilled and will have conversational material for weeks back at the home.

We have seen wedding limos in pink, powder blue, purple, silver and gold as well as the traditional black and white. If you are interested in a non-traditional color ask your dealer if he can get it for you.

If you want a particular champagne or other liquor ask if you can bring your own. Many limousine services provide drinks and snacks for their clients for a fee. Sometimes with regular clients or corporate accounts, there is no extra charge. So if drinks are important to you, ask your agency about their policy on this issue and decide if you want to spend the extra money.

If you have always dreamed of arriving at the church on your wedding day in a stretched out limousine, then go for it, if this fits your budget. You will have wonderful memories that last for a life time.

Since every wedding is different, every couple will have different limo requirements as to the number of limos needed, the amount of money available for the rental fees and the number of people who will be transported in the luxurious vehicles.

A nice gesture would be to arrange for a limousine to pick up your clergyman or officiant and his family, if he has one, and deliver them to your reception. Don’t forget they will need a ride home when the festivities are over. Of course both sets of parents deserve a limo also, even if shared.

The cost of wedding limos depends on the number of vehicles used, length of the rental period, extra amenities, distance traveled and even the season of the year. In general spring and summer are busier times for weddings and items like limo rentals.

If you haven’t booked your limos well in advance of your wedding, you can expect to pay premium prices for your wedding cars, if you can find a company that has any available limos for your big day.

As soon as you choose your wedding day and venue, start looking for a reliable limousine service that can meet your needs at an affordable price. Remember to check the contract and make certain everything you requested is included and that anything that you don’t understand is explained to your satisfaction, before you sign anything or hand over any money.

Hiring wedding limos may seem complicated but think about it, most of the suggestions are just plain common sense. If you have always dreamed of arriving at the church in a luxurious stretch limo, and this fits your budget, go for it. You will have a wonderful experience that will help make memories to last a lifetime. Relax and enjoy your day.

Did you know that it is possible to actually have a party in a limousine? I didn’t until my twelve year old granddaughter received an invitation to such a party. They played board games, played music, watched a movie and had a great time.

Kids parties are not the only use for these party limos. Weddings or baby showers, hen and stag affairs, a wedding anniversary, special birthday, your mother or father’s birthday, engagement, are all possible reasons for hiring a party coach.

Just hiring a limousine for a few hours doesn’t make it a party limo. You need to let the rental company know how you intend to use the limousine. Some companies will help you plan your party and will even provide the cake, snacks and drinks for a fee.

Imagine how surprised and happy your mother would be if you did this for her birthday. If you want more than six to eight people you will want to consider a limo bus like the Hummer which can carry twenty two people very comfortably. Check with the limo car company to make certain that they can provide you with this type of service.

You can arrange to have the limo drive through your town or along the shore of a nearby lake or river. Why not play at being tourists in your own city and make stops at points of interest for drinks, a snack or a picture taking opportunity? How about stopping at the church where you were married, the oldest dwelling in town, a sports arena, the oldest structure or other historic point of interest such as parks, markets, museums, etc.? Very few of us are fully aware of what is available in our home town and a party limo excursion can remedy this situation.

If your party is to be a surprise bridal or baby shower, arrange to have the guest of honor picked up last. She will be really surprised and happy for the thoughtfulness of her family and friends who were responsible for arranging this “once in a lifetime” experience just for her.

Before you sign a contract for a limo make sure everything you requested or were promised by the company is in writing. Also be sure to understand your rights and responsibilities and that they too are explicitly mentioned in your contract.

For instance is there a point where you can cancel and get a refund? How far in advance do you need to book? Is there an extra charge for multiple stops? Can you get a smoking or non-smoking car? What recourse do you have if there is a problem: the car is late or doesn’t show at all, services stated in the contract are not provided, etc.?

When you have a limo party don’t leave the limo in a mess. Make sure you bring some plastic bags and pick up your trash. Wipe up any spills. There is usually a fee assessed for cleaning up after a party limo affair. However it is assumed that you will pick up wrapping paper and other trash. The company will do the vacuuming and other cleaning tasks.

A hen party or just a girl’s night out is one of the most popular limo party themes. A group of friends hire a party limousine just to enjoy each other’s company and have an evening of fun in a luxurious stretch limo. If you book this kind of experience remind everyone not to over indulge in alcohol. A driver can refuse to transport anyone he or she deems to be inebriated and or a threat to the safety of other passengers.

Some basic guidelines for limo behavior are:
# Safety of all passengers and the driver is the primary concern.
# Don’t distract or harass the driver.
# Orderly behavior - eg. no profanity or lewd behavior.
# No drinking by anyone under the age of 21.
# Clean up after yourself, bring a plastic bag for collecting trash.
# Check with the company for a smoking or non-smoking auto.
# No standing up in, or sitting on the sun roof.
# Use of privacy window is at the discretion of the driver.
# Remove all personal belongings at the end of your ride.
# Provide the driver with a tip of 15 to 20% of the cost of the rental.

Insist on inspecting the limo for dings or upholstery stains or tears before your party starts and make sure that the driver is aware. Write a list and have the driver sign it. This will protect you from being charged for damage done by someone else.

Look for a limousine rental company that advertises party limos. They can help you plan your party and will let you know what can and can’t be done at these parties.

Why not hire a pink or powder blue luxury limo for your friend’s baby shower depending on the projected sex of the baby. Tell the guests that if they are giving large gifts like furniture, carriages, etc., they should bring a picture of the gift otherwise your limo will be just a bit crowded.

University students often rent limos for fraternity and sorority parties. Surprisingly there is not a big increase in damage to the vehicles in these situations as one might expect.

Often people who are going on a cruise hire a limo rather than a taxi to take them to the port. This way their luxury fun vacation starts a little earlier than they expected, in a party limo.

There are many choices to make when you want to rent a limo. What size limo do you need? That depends on how many people you intend to transport. You need to discuss this with your rental agent. You can get a limo bus that can hold about twenty two people.

Which type of limo should I get? What use will you make of the limousine? You probably don’t need a bar and snacks for a ½ hour trip to the airport. Do you want a pink or blue car? You need to discuss all of this with the party limo rental dealer. After all she is the expert.

One of the most important events in your life is your wedding. On this day you want everything to be perfect, from the decorations down to the “I do” moments. As part of any wedding event, the mode of transportation for the bride and groom is always deemed to generate a dramatic entrance. Are you going to settle for an ordinary decorated vehicle for that special day? I think not. Wedding car hire nowadays are very popular amongst future husband and wife. Some wedding planners have already included this service in their wedding package deals. They do not own the wedding cars themselves but they surely have tied up with the most reliable limousine rental service available.

Wedding cars are no ordinary cars, they are special limousines fit for that one special occasion. The best thing about it is that you can choose the perfect vehicle from a wide array of limousines. If you want to make your wedding day a more special event, you can rent several limousines for your guests’ transportation modes. The wedding will look like a celebrity-filled event because of the luxurious automobiles parked outside the church and at the reception venue.

One of the options you have in wedding limos is the ever dramatic Rolls Royce stretch limousine. This is one of the most popular choices in every special occasion, especially by celebrities. Its name alone signifies elegance and luxury. Because of this, you can never go wrong with a Rolls Royce limo.

Another popular limo is the ever romantic vintage limousines. These are very rare and only a select few limousine service providers have this kind of limousines. Vintage limos are perfect for couples who love classic cars and at the same time wanted to experience the luxury and elegance of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s era. These vintage wonders are also perfect for those who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and as such, reaffirming their vows in the altar once more. The limousine itself will remind them of the time when they first met and fell in love.

There are several popular vintage limousines you can choose from. One is the Queen’s Silver Wraith Rolls Royce which is considered a popular car in the 1950s era. It comes in two colors, the navy blue and the white one. Of course couples opt to choose the white over the navy blue limo because the occasion is a wedding. It has comfortable leather seats which can hold up to four people, equipped with the classic AM/FM radio, as well as the popularized privacy window that separates the driver from the passengers.

Another vintage wedding car popular choice is the Rolls Royce Bentley S1 from the same 1950s era. It has the look of a luxury car doubled with a white exterior finish and the popular leather seats which can accommodate up to four people.

If you wanted a more casual vintage wedding car hire, I suggest you go for the Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible from the 1960s era. This is perfect for summer weddings because it is a convertible. It is also more romantic because it only has a seating capacity for two, aside from the driver of course. When planning your own wedding, you and your loved one should think about what you both like to have on your wedding day. You should start merging your ideas so that your wedding will be among the best memories you’ll cherish forever.

One of the most important aspects of a perfect white wedding is the elegance and beauty of a white limousine. The luxuriously romantic ride is doubled up with a perfectly dressed chauffeur who will take you to the wedding venue, then to your wedding reception, and finally to your honeymoon. Nothing is more romantic than picturing yourselves as newly weds inside a chauffeur-driven white limousine.

All of your guests are usually the first ones to arrive at your reception. All of them are awaiting your grand entrance as a married couple. This is your special day, everything revolves around you. The pristine white limousine says it all, romance, love, elegance, beauty, and luxury. Once you emerge out of it, your guests will be thrilled to see the site of two people who are truly in love.

When the drive to your honeymoon venue is quite long, you can enjoy some amenities inside the white limousine such as complimentary drinks for two, which is a bottle of chilled bubbly to be exact. Why not make the most out of your first limousine ride as an official husband and wife. There is a privacy window inside so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Now that you know why couples prefer wedding car hire, specifically limousine car rentals, it’s about time you think about doing the same for your special wedding day. Your wedding is the starting point of a happy married life. You could get really busy planning it for several months but the most important thing is that you enjoy that one special moment.

Your future children will be able to see your wedding video someday and they would know instantly feel the immense love their parents have. The limousine service you have taken advantage of will surely add romantic thrills into your wedding video. Someday you and your husband will remember that one special event in your life, your wedding day. You might even think about renting another limousine to relive the moments of that special occasion.

The most important factor in every marriage is love. Even if everything around you seems to crumble, when you love one another you will get through any obstacle in your life. The point is you have to fall in love over and over again with the same person you married. This strengthens your relationship even if you experience misunderstandings from time to time.

The limousine you hired on your wedding day is simply there to make things more romantic for the both of you. The marriage itself depends on how you and your partner handle things throughout your married life.

There are many reasons why people consider limo rentals, from weddings to funerals. Most rental companies are honest, reputable businesses. However, as in any other field there are also a very few unscrupulous agencies. You may ask how can you tell the difference. Here are a few tips on how to choose a coach hire company:
# Choose a rental company that specializes in your type of affair such as weddings, funerals, airport to hotel transport, etc.
# Check out two or more companies and compare costs and services.
# Insist on viewing and inspecting vehicles.
# What services are provided - such as snacks, drinks, music, movies, etc.
# Ask for a printed price list.
# Request an explanation of any part of the contract that you don’t understand.
# At what point can you cancel without penalty?
# What is your recourse if the company fails to fulfill its obligations to you?
# How much of a deposit is needed?
# When is full payment required?
# How far in advance should you book your limousine rental?
# Avoid renting your wedding limos from a company that specializes in airport transport. Their very busy schedule in large cities such as Dublin, Ireland, can produce delays in getting to you on time.

There are some common sense etiquette rules you should abide by. For instance a driver can refuse to transport you if you engage in lewd conduct or use profanity.
# Don’t distract or harass the driver.
# Obey all laws such as no alcohol consumption by persons under age 21.
# Use of the privacy window is at the discretion of the driver.
# No standing or sitting through the sun roof.
# Avoid over consumption of alcohol.
# Common courtesy requires that you don’t leave a mess in the car. Bring a plastic bag to pick up your trash.
# Check that all personal belongings are removed from the vehicle when you leave.

One unique use of limos or luxury cars is to take a vacation tour. My cousin used limos to tour the Emerald Isle when she was there doing genealogic research. Her favorite spots were the beautiful Galway Bay and the famed Blarney Stone.

There is a growing trend to hire a limousine as a traveling party site. Some companies will allow children’s birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, hen or stag parties.

Imagine a young boy’s excitement to have a birthday party with a few of his friends in a Hummer limousine. Why not hire a limo to pick up your parents or grandparents for a very special wedding anniversary celebration. In the States a limo ride is an increasingly popular site for proposing marriage. Of course many business firms have visiting potential clients picked up and delivered to the meeting in a stretch limousine. Other than airport/hotel transfers, the most frequent use of limos is for weddings and funerals.

Before booking limousines, determine how many people will be transported from how many locations, this will tell you the number of vehicles you will need. Ask if there is a discount for multiple automobile rentals.

Did you know that you can often choose the color of your limos? Black, white, pink and silver are very popular, but we have seen powder blue, gold and even lilac. So if you want a particular color, ask.

Your son and his friends may want to hire a limousine to take them and their dates to the senior prom. How impressed the girls and all of their friends will be!

A limo for a night on the town is a great idea. Nobody has to worry about charges for driving impaired and everyone arrives home safe. Of course the limousine chauffeur has the right to refuse to transport an aggressive, inebriated individual and or call the police if he or she feels threatened.

You might wonder what make of vehicle your limo will be. There are an ever growing number of manufacturers producing luxurious limousines. Some you will know such as Lincoln, Cadillac, BMW, Hummer, Chrysler, Rolls Royce and more.

Limousines come in a variety of sizes as well. You can get the standard four passenger or a twenty-two passenger limo, Hummer bus or something in between. It all depends on your personal preference and requirements.

Many newlyweds hire a limousine to take them from the wedding reception to the airport for their honeymoon trip. A great thing is that on the return trip, if the flight is delayed the driver will wait for you in most cases. So ask when you book your limousine.

Many companies that provide limo service add 20% to the charge as a gratuity for the driver. Check to see if this is the case. Of course, if your driver provides exceptional service you can and should give him or her more. Some may refuse this because the company forbids it. In this case don’t insist that the driver take the money because he could lose his job for doing that.

For a unique child’s birthday party, try holding the party in a limousine. You can have a movie or music CD’s, the kids can play board or video games and yes, you can have cake, ice cream and soft drinks. It won’t cost much more than a traditional party at a fast food restaurant or party palace and the kids will have an experience that they won’t soon forget. This type of party is best for kids between eight and twelve years old.

When my nephew was married, his bride had a limousine pick up Mike’s grandfather at the nursing home where he lived and had him brought to the wedding as a surprise. Mike was so thrilled as was the entire family.

Remember that it is important to choose the right limousine company, not the cheapest and not necessarily the most expensive. Check with your local business association or consumer affairs office to see if there are any complaints. In the U.S. it is called the Better Business Bureau.

Most of all enjoy your limousine experience.