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Cars for Stars Limited is a national company providing a local wedding car hire service through local approved franchises. They offer the following 12 tips to assist you in your decision making process.

1. Once you know what theme you will have for your wedding, you need to decide what type of car(s) you would like for your wedding, these can be categorised into classic, modern luxury cars and stretched limousines. A good place to look for a supplier is the UK Limousine Directory (www.limousine-directory.co.uk) which has a section specifically for wedding cars.

2. Book early, weddings are often booked 18 months in advance, so don’t leave it to chance, book as early as is practicable.

3. Don’t be shy. If you want to see the car before you book, then just ask. This is normally arranged by appointment and no reputable company should be offended or refuse.

4. Plan your route and journeys. Most wedding hires are for up to 3 hours, therefore you may be able to use the vehicle to transport the bridesmaids or family members. This needs to be poited out when you are asking for a quotation.

5. Never take a risk on timings, better to spend an extra £50, than be chasing the clock on your wedding day. Most wedding car hire companies will arrive 15 minutes early, but why leave it to chance, consider allowing extra time at the beginning of the hire?

6. Remember to allow time for pictures to be taken with the car.

7. How do you want your car dressed? If you don’t ask, your car will probably be dressed with traditional white ribbons, but most wedding car companies will be more than willing to provide your colour choice or to fit ribbons that you have provided. Remember, you don’t have to have a white car, even stretched limousines are available in a variety of colours such as white, black, silver, grey, blue etc.

8. Do you want fresh flowers, Champagne etc? Be sure that you know what is included in the price and if you want anything else added

9. Ask what your chauffer will be wearing, some couples prefer that the chauffeur wears a cap, but no all do. If you want your chauffeur to wear a cap, please be sure to ask and have it noted on any paperwork

10. Demand a written quotation which details what is included.

11. A deposit of 25% is fairly typical and the balance due up to 30 days prior to the wedding date. If you can, pay by credit card for the additional protection. Please note, most wedding car hire company’s will not offer a refund of the deposit in the event of the wedding be cancelled, but should provide a credit where the wedding has had to be postponed. If you are unsure, then ask.

12. Always ask, particularly in the case of classic cars, what arrangements will be made in event of your wedding car developing a fault on the day, or worse still, being involved in an accident. Most reputable firms will have spare vehicles, but beware of wedding car businesses that operate with just one vehicle.

Its is very rare for there to be a problem with your wedding car, but it can happen. Good planning and communication will minimise the risk, we recommend for example, that the happy couple review the arrangements with the hire company a week or so before the hire to ensure that everyone remains fully appraised of the detail. If you would like Cars for Stars to quote you for your wedding car hire, please select the following link Cars for Stars Limited, or call 0845 123 5335.

Cars for Stars Limited
Limousine hire for weddings, stag nights, hen nights and celebrations. Modern stretched limousines available in most UK locations
www.carsforstars.net/

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