Wedding Cars: to Chauffeur, or not to Chauffeur?
June 13, 2007
When hiring a wedding car, one question to ask yourself is whether you wish to have a chauffeur or to do the driving yourself.
Why hire a chauffeur?
Who doesn’t like to be pampered? Having your very own chauffeur to drive your wedding car is an indulgence that many couples enjoy immensely. First of all, it’s just plain classy. You’ll feel special every time the chauffeur opens the door for you and respectfully greets you as “Mr. and Mrs.â€
More important, having a chauffeur allows you to concentrate on the events of the day, rather than concerning yourself with traffic, getting lost, parking, and all of the other worries that come with driving. Imagine that you’ve just gotten married. Wouldn’t you rather spend your first moments together as man and wife relaxing in the back seat of your wedding car, rather than driving? While you two lovebirds simply enjoy the ride and each other’s company, your chauffeur will take you wherever you need to go, effortlessly. Why drive, when you can snuggle up with each other (and perhaps a little champagne) in the back seat?
Another reason to hire a chauffeur is for peace of mind. Should you happen to be involved in an accident as a passenger in your wedding car, your chauffeur may be counted on to take care of the attendant paperwork and hassles involved. Most chauffeurs are fully insured and safety-conscious to ensure the well-being of their passengers.
Why drive your own wedding car?
Let’s face it—driving can just be FUN! If you love the feel of the road under your feet, or the wind in your hair, you may wish to drive your wedding car yourself. Many couples who hire wedding cars enjoy the thrill of driving themselves to and from the events of the wedding day. If you can’t afford to buy that gleaming Jaguar, or don’t want the maintenance involved in owning a classic convertible, hiring one to drive as your wedding car can be a luxurious indulgence that you’ll never forget.
Driving your own wedding car also offers something that a chauffeur can’t—complete privacy. Some couples may not feel comfortable with a stranger taking part in their special day together (no matter how unobtrusive a chauffeur may be). They may feel more inhibited in speech or action than if they were simply alone together; the couple may not feel free to “be themselves.†If you prefer to keep your private moments just that, then driving your own wedding car may be the best option for you.
Another great aspect of driving your wedding car is that you have total freedom to do whatever you like. Some couples decide to hire their wedding car overnight, which opens up many possibilities. Want to hit the open road after your reception and just go wherever the road takes you? You can do it, without worrying about a chauffeur being on the clock. You can take your wedding car from the reception directly to that charming little bed-and-breakfast you both love, stopping along the route whenever and wherever the fancy takes you.
But what’s the hardest part of driving your own wedding car? Deciding who gets to drive first!
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