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bridal guide

The big day
calls for a

              By Linda Doell                                             and the reception all at the same venue.
                                                                            “Clients are going more toward shuttle service for guests
 Before couples can celebrate a wedding, there’s
              another decision that has to be made: How to get to        or just a one-way drop off to the venue location for the
     and from the ceremony and reception.                                bridal party,” he says. “We will customize any type of
                                                                         service for their special day, it doesn’t matter the amount of
         Before a transportation plan can be made, couples must          time. We want them to be happy not only with our service,
     first map out their needs. Everything should be built around        but their entire day as well.”
     the ceremony. Once the ceremony time has been set, the rest
     of the day can be arranged around that time.                            Brides and grooms have many transportation options
                                                                         at their disposal. If a limousine doesn’t add the spark of
         Bryan Beale, general manager of A&A Limousine Service,          creativity they desire, they can opt for a VW bus or a retro
     said a trend has been couples having the ceremony, pictures         roadster. Outdoor enthusiasts might want to ride off on
                                                                         horseback, while easy riders might prefer to rev up the
                  introducing the                                        engine on a Harley-Davidson.

New Lincoln Continental                                                      Be it rides for the wedding party or service for guests
                                                                         to get to and from the venues, luxury is high on the wants
       All the Limo Amenities You Prefer in a Classy                     of Valley couples.
                          Smaller Package!
                                                                             Denise Cali, of J&J Transportation, says couples are
                                                                         choosing luxury rides including Mercedes Limo coaches
                                                                         and Limo Coaches for their big days. Whatever the choice
                                                                         in rides, make sure to book way in advance of the big day.

                                                                            “To make sure you get the vehicle you want, book it as
                                                                         early as possible,” Cali says. “That way, it will be one less
                                                                         thing to worry about when the wedding approaches.”

                                                                             Arrange for the couple’s transportation between five
                                                                         and seven months in advance of the wedding. It could be
                                                                         preferable to book it even further in advance if a couple
                                                                         is getting married around a holiday or during prom season
                                                                         when limousines and party buses are in high demand.

                                                                             Don’t forget about the getaway car too.
                                                                             Couples generally opt to arrive to the wedding and
                                                                         reception in style, but take their own vehicles or cabs
                                                                         home afterward. This requires some advanced planning.
                                                                         Enlist the help of friends to park the return-trip car in a
                                                                         convenient location. Check with the catering hall to see if a
                                                                         vehicle can be left in their lot overnight. Otherwise, arrange
                                                                         to grab a ride home with friends or family.

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