Wedding transport: a smarter sendoff?

Here’s a wonderful idea for your ‘getaway car’ that’s bound to draw more attention than a few feebly rattling tins (if attention is what you want having just done the deed!)

Since there seems to be one designated ‘bride’ car and one for the groom, this could be a nifty idea for getting you to the ceremony nice and quickly, and the Smart’s ability to weave in and out of traffic certainly makes it a more practical option than rocking up in a limo.

[Via Manolo for the Brides]

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Take a trolley to your wedding

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley! I’ve got a soft spot for trolleys following a holiday to San Francisco (never refer to the cable cars as trolleys when you’re actually *in* San Francisco – they’re very funny about that) and I would have loved to travel to and from my wedding in one (accompanied by a tuxedo-clad driver and copious amounts of champagne).

Trolley hire company, Village Trolley & Tours Limited is Chicago-based, but even if you’re not in Chicago (and you’re probably not) there are loads of photographs on their website for inspiration.

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Just Married car sticker from Cox & Cox

I like this self-adhesive ‘Just Married’ sticker from Cox & Cox.

It’s so simple – it looks hand written – and also tasteful, unlike hanging cans off the back bumper. £12 from Cox & Cox.

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Horse and carriage? Try a tractor

When Bill Neal and Marie Scott married in Tuamarina, New Zealand, they plumped for an alternative to the usual wedding transport.

The groom and his groomsmen are members of the Tuamarina Vintage Machinery Club and the wedding parties were transported to and from church in tractor trailers. I think I would have put a hay bale or some ribbons on them, but still, it’s something different, isn’t it? [Source]

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Bridalwave Revisited

Over the next couple of weeks we’re going to be taking a look back at some of the best things we’ve previously featured on Bridalwave. No, not because we’re too busy getting stuck into the Bailey’s to find new stuff (the very idea!), but because these things are just great and you may have missed them the first time.

Like Star Car Hire. From the Trotters’ Robin Reliant (pictured) to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and various Bond cars, Star Cars can fix you up. And it’s not just TV and movie transport, they’ve got Formula 1 cars, classic cars and, my personal favourite, New York cabs.

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‘Just Married’ car decal kit

It used to be traditional to decorate the car the bride and groom used to leave their reception with a collection of old boots, horseshoes and, of course, a ‘Just Married’ sign, which would usually be hastily scribbled on the car window with whatever came to hand. In these more sophisticated times, though, you can give the bridal car a much more professional looking paint job with this car decal kit from The Knot. Featuring the words ‘Just Married’ in pink and white script, it’s easy to put on and – perhaps even more importantly – claims to be easy to get off, too! All the same, I think I’d probably want to check with the bride and groom (or the owner of the car!) first before spending the $6.95 this costs.

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Roll up in style with iChauffeur wedding car hire

If you want to arrive at your wedding venue in effortless style but you can’t quite stretch to all out horse and carriage (who could in winter weather?), then why not opt for vintage car hire?

There’s tons of companies and independent providers of this service. If you’re in the London area then iChauffeur have a fantastic wedding fleet, including classic cars like Bentleys to something a little more unusual like a Range Rover! The cars look great and the service can be catered to your exact needs. There’s even an Eco option. Check out their website for details, cars and booking info.

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