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.