Your London Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 65)

If you want to travel to the venue with your dad and bridesmaids then the traditional Hackney carriage is ideal. Classic London Taxis provides wedding transport services for up to five passengers at any one time and its iconic shape will chime perfectly with a city wedding. On the clock: five minutes with… Martin Hayter, Classic London Taxis What’s your favourite vehicle in the fleet? Probably my oldest taxi, affectionately known as Queenie, as she is the first taxi that I bought. She’s 34-years- old, although she looks new as she underwent a total restoration two years ago. Queenie is your iconic London taxi – as much a part of the capital as the Routemaster bus and Big Ben. TAKE FIVE Why should couples book a dedicated wedding taxi instead of hailing a cab on the day or even ordering up an Uber? Wedding vehicles may cost a little more but you’re paying for both the photogenic exterior and the pristine interior – all the better to keep that dress clean – not to mention the reliability and peace of mind. Tell us about your typical day? We wash, polish and inspect all our vehicles before a wedding – and then we’ll triple check the route and any traffic delays before setting off to collect the bride in good time. Usually, we transport the newlyweds to their chosen reception venue too. Contact: Classic London Taxis classiclondontaxi.co.uk 01344 310 333 Bridal party a little larger than average? Step forward the Stretch Limousine and Hummer! Seating a maximum of 16 (in the Hummer, eight in the stretch limo), this luxury vehicle has room for the father-of-the-bride, multiple bridesmaids and a couple of flowergirls to boot. What’s more, the bridal party can calm pre-wedding jitters en route with a glass of bubbly. “Limousines are very popular as you can carry a lot of people – the happy couple can travel with their nearest and dearest and listen to their favourite tunes on the way,” explains Nicole Fox of Fox Limousines. On the clock: five minutes with… Nicole Fox, Fox Limousines What’s your favourite vehicle in the fleet? I don’t like to play favourites but for sheer class and elegance, you can’t go wrong with a Rolls-Royce Ghost. Why should couples opt for a dedicated wedding transport provider over a cab or public transport? When you imagine the morning of your wedding day, do your day dreams include booking a taxi or traipsing through the rain to your nearest train station? Most people want their wedding day to be stress-free and to just sit in the vehicle and enjoy the ride! What sort of margin would you advise couples allow for traffic? A good transport provider will be able to advise on specific journey times depending on your route but it’s always a good idea to arrive 10 minutes earlier than recommended by the venue. Contact: Fox Limousines foxlimousines.co.uk | 020 8406 3758 SWEET SIXTEEN 74