72 GET CREATIVE Just as you would any element of your day, you can look for transport to fit your personalities as well as the vibe for your day. For a rustic wedding, think super-cool VW Campervans! Vintage Camper Hire first started in 2015 after owner Anna Davidson purchased a VW camper now called Betsy after a sleepless night dreaming of a new opportunity. The Volkswagen T2 Bay two litre petrol camper seats four passengers plus a chauffeur, who happens to be Anna herself. She says, “The buzz of driving my little love-bus full of happy loved-up people is the best feeling! All the waves and smiles from bystanders are always a highlight of every wedding day.” She continues, “People always comment on my attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the industry - I have a lot of experience after seven years and I know how best to plan for departures and arrivals for smooth transitions between venues.” Check out: www.vintagecamperhire.co.uk ALL ABOARD! Have a think about who you need to provide transport for. While this might largely depend on your budget, you may want to give a thought to your guests if your ceremony and reception are some distance apart, or if the venue is particularly difficult to reach. If you’re asking your loved ones to make a tricky journey, you might want to lend them a hand. A routemaster bus is the perfect way to transport large groups to one venue to another and looks showstopping in photographs too! REPUTATION Always look for a reputable supplier you can rely on. Look for a company with plenty of great reviews and arrange to meet them. It’s also worth asking to see the vehicle you’ll be riding in on the day so there are no surprises. If they’re reluctant to show you, there’s something amiss! Wedding fairs offer a good opportunity for this. Also, don’t be afraid to ask to see details of insurance and licensing. ANNA’S TOP TIP! Book a company with a passion for weddings and room for your glorious, voluminous dress. WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN? Your guests will need to be the first to arrive at the ceremony, and they’ll be followed by the groom and grooms party. Traditionally, the bridesmaids travel to the ceremony with the mother-of-the-bride, while the bride follows on afterwards with her father, or whoever she has chosen to walk her down the aisle. Think about your budget and ask your prospective suppliers what they’d recommend. Some may be able to make repeat journeys to come back for different members of the wedding party, others may suggest you book multiple vehicles if this isn’t practical. To save money you could hire one vehicle for the bride, later for the newlyweds, and book taxis for your best girls.
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