An Essex Wedding - Page number 104 - September/October 2021 (Issue 100)

Va Va Vroom Tips and advice for choosing your big-day wheels P erhaps choosing your big-day transport won’t be above the priority of finding your dream wedding venue, flowers, dress or honeymoon, however, as it’s the key factor in the one-the-day proceedings – getting you to and from your desired locations – it really should be high up on the agenda. After all, the ceremony can’t start until you’re there to say ‘I do’!. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Once the wedding venue has been chosen, then all the finer details can follow. For rustic settings, such as barns and teepees in fields, a classic Rolls Royce may look a little out of place. You can be inspired by your surroundings and choose your transport accordingly; opt for a Land Rover, or a retro VW Campervan ‒ a great choice for al fresco boho- themed days and will look super-cool in the photos giving that ‘70s-vibe. If you’ve decided you want a classic country house mansion for your big-day venue, then a classic vintage car will epitomise the feel of the day. However, as beautiful as these cars are, they’re vintage for a reason, so check with your chosen supplier that the distance to the venue and its setting is suitable for your classic ride. If choosing a fleet of cars for your bridal party, plan with the venue that driveways are kept clear and that there’s plenty of room for each car to arrive simultaneously. Does your venue have an area where the cars can wait between the ceremony and reception? Is there a picture-perfect spot for the all-important bridal portraits with the car? When it comes to location, if your ceremony venue and reception venue are not the same, have you factored in transporting your guests from one to the other? Have both venues’ locations been given out in the invites for people to plan their route in advance? If you’re tying the knot in the city, or busy town, are there parking restrictions? It’s worth giving guests a list of taxi numbers in the surrounding area so that they are well prepared ahead of the day. 104