With the floral arrangements, food menu and decorations finally set, now it’s time to handle the more practical jobs you’ll have to tackle before your big day – transportation! While you may have a limousine or two lined up for your wedding party, your guests may need their own share of accommodations as well. After all, transportation expenses will account for the bulk of your guests’ expenses when attending your wedding, so making this process as easy as possible for them is a practical step that will make their experience all the more enjoyable.
Here are a few ways that you can creatively handle your guests’ transportation needs without breaking the bank.
1. Choose ideal timeframes
If your wedding ceremony and reception are split into two different parts of the day, you may want to rethink how you time your transport to suit your guests’ needs. A good rule of thumb is to inquire with transport companies to find out which time frames – daytime, day and evening and hourly – you’ll need, as well as when overtime charges could set in. This can allow you to create a more informed picture of your budgetary needs based on the major events of the day.
2. Book well in advance
Along with decorations, food, and entertainment, transportation should be planned far in advance, so make sure this is at the top of your list of wedding preparations. There’s nothing worse than having to scramble to make last-minute preparations for a key aspect of your wedding festivities, which could leave you empty-handed or be paying more than you ever imagined for the same service. This should absolutely apply to your transportation arrangements as well!
3. Accommodate out-of-towners
Wedding guests who may need a ride from their hotels to the wedding ceremonies is a great way to ensure that everyone gets home safely and avoids the desire to drink and drive. A charter or shuttle bus is a great option that can take multiple trips before and after the event, and it can even perform double duty for guests who will head back to their hotels earlier, while shuttles can hang around longer for the after-parties.
4. Spatial constraints
Will your wedding vehicle have plenty of space for your gown, headpiece, and accompanying bridesmaid dresses? This is a key consideration to keep in mind to ensure that your attire will still be looking its best as you leave and enter each destination. Make it a point to review the sizes of vehicles beforehand so that you and your wedding party aren’t unnecessarily cramped by your transportation options.
5. Go for the gusto
Is a stretch limo really the pinnacle of wedding style? These days, you can find everything from an antique Rolls-Royce to a Hummer limousine as rentals. Weddings are monumental events, so make sure you have the wheels to match your style and the spirit of the occasion. If you have extra money in your budget, a dynamic transportation option could put the finishing touch on your festivities.
