How To Hire
TRANSPORTATION

Once you and your finace have decided upon the limousine, get your contract in writing.  Include each detail; departure and arrival times, and get the specifics of the cars you will be renting.

In addition, don’t forget to add addresses to and from where you're going the size, color, make and model of the car (with the license-plate number if you've chosen something specific) the name of the driver you want gratuity plus any special requests that you have. You'll have peace of mind -- and a piece of paper -- to ensure it all goes smoothly.

You and your fiancé should also decide how many vehicles you will need, and for how long. Most limousine rentals for weddings last approximately five hours.  This allows ample time to arrive at the church, get married, and be transported to the reception site.  Take advantage of an idle limo by having the driver go pick up other family members and friends after all, you pay by time allotment rather than mileage.

Never commit to, nor contract with, a limousine company based on price alone. There are many variances that go into the rental price of a limousine including, but not limited to, the age, condition, style, accessories, and even driver experience. Remember, buyer beware when shopping for the lowest price.

In addition, don't feel pressured into giving your credit card number to " hold" a limousine for a certain date if you're not sure about the transportation company. Only leave a deposit once a concise contract has been created and signed by you and the company.

Once the critical points of your wedding are " etched in stone" , prepare a call sheet with names and all pickup/drop off addresses and times, so that you can call to confirm these arrangements with the car company the day before the wedding (or on that morning). The drivers should have this information well in advance, as well as detailed directions to the ceremony and reception sites.

Be prepared for an emergency on the big day beforehand - get the chauffeur's personal cellular and pager numbers in case of an emergency. It's also a good idea to give passengers a copy of the directions with an emergency contact number in case the driver gets lost. Also, find out what resources the company is prepared to call upon in an emergency. Are there extra cars available in case yours breaks down, or a replacement driver should yours become ill and unable to continue with his route?