How to book a limousine for your wedding or event

If you are like many brides, you are probably planning to hire a limo company to transport you to your wedding. Before you start interviewing companies, you should think about what type of car or limo you would like to rent, for how many hours, and write down any questions you would like to ask the company.

First, calculate how many people will travel in the limo or how many in each limo. There are various types of limousine cars, each seating a specific number of people comfortably. These are some standard cars available, however not all limo companies will have the same cars available.

• Sedans (mostly Town cars, but sometimes Mercedes or specialty sedans)
• 6 Passenger Limousine (Seats 4 comfortably)
• 8 Passenger Limousine (Seats 6 comfortably)
• 10 passenger limousine (seats 8 comfortably)
• 12 passenger limousine (seats 10 comfortably)
• 14-22 Limousine SUV (usually Navigator, Escalade or Excursion)
• 18-20 passenger Hummer
• Small shuttle bus (22-35 passengers)
• Coach Bus (45-55 passengers)
• Small limousine bus (14-22 passengers)
• Coach Limo Bus (28-35 Passengers)
• Classic Cars (Rolls Royce, etc).

Once you know how many people will be in the limo, you need to calculate how long you will need it. Most limo companies charge by the hour, so it’s important to decide how many hours you’ll need. Also, most companies have an hourly minimum on Friday and Saturday nights, so if your wedding falls on one of these days and you only want a limo for an hour, you may still be charged the fee. minimal. Also, ask about their overtime rates. If your photography session is slightly over schedule, you may be charged additional fees at the time of service if the reservation went over the allotted time. When asking about packages, many limo companies offer a wedding package. Typically, a wedding package includes 3 hours, red carpet service, and often a champagne toast. Three hours of limousine service will cover your transportation to the ceremony, transportation to the photography location, and delivery service to the reception. You can also think about transportation home after the reception. The limo company can schedule a pick-up time after your reception without having to wait for you during your reception.

You’ll want to book the company at least four to six months before your wedding. If your wedding is taking place between the months of April and September, you may want to book your transportation even earlier, as the most popular wedding months fill up quickly. Keep in mind that during the months of April through June, depending on the area, limo companies also book proms, which can make your booking plans difficult.

Call several businesses in the area and see how receptive they are to your questions and inquiries. It is important that they are responsive and courteous to your requests. When requesting your rates, also ask about the inclusion of tips, cancellation fees, and how overtime rates are collected. Limousine companies generally allow a fifteen minute grace period to allow for additional time, however once your grace period has passed you may be charged for extra time. Also ask what the vehicles come with, alcohol, music, smokers or non-smokers, refrigeration and/or food. If possible schedule an appointment to see your fleet of vehicles.

Book your limo with the company that you think will be on time, have the best vehicle and driver, and have the best price. For most people, price is not as important as service, so you don’t automatically choose the lowest rate, often in the limo business, you get what you pay for. When booking, be sure to obtain a copy of the contract, confirmation/reservation number, as well as their written cancellation policy. Confirm with the company if they are going to deliver the work or if they are going to give the work to another company. If they plan to outsource the work (which is a common practice among limo companies, especially for “hot” booking dates), get the company’s name and address so you can verify their reliability, the condition of the car, and the service. If you are not comfortable with having your wedding transported by another company, let them know.

One week before your wedding, call and confirm your reservation and ask for a contact number for the driver. Be sure to check that the pickup route and addresses are correct. On the day of the wedding you can also call and confirm that your limo is scheduled to arrive on time.