In case you are like many brides, you might be in all probability planning on hiring a limousine firm to move you to your marriage ceremony. Earlier than you start to interview corporations, you must take into consideration what sort of automotive or limo you wish to lease, for what number of hours and write down any questions you wish to ask the corporate.
First, calculate how many individuals will probably be using within the limousine, or what number of in every limousine. There are a number of varieties of limousine automobiles, every seating a certain amount of individuals comfortably. These are some commonplace automobiles obtainable, nonetheless, not all limousine corporations may have the identical automobiles obtainable.
- Sedans (principally City automobiles however typically 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 SUV Limousine (Sometimes a Navigator, Escalade, or Tour)
- 18-20 Passenger Hummer
- Small Shuttle Bus (22-35 Passengers)
- Coach Bus (45-55 Passengers)
- Small Limo Bus (14-22 Passengers)
- Coach Limo Bus (28-35 Passengers)
- Traditional Vehicles (Rolls Royce, and so on).
As soon as you understand how many individuals will probably be within the limo, you then want to determine how lengthy you want it for. Most limousine corporations cost by the hour, so it is very important resolve what number of hours you have to. Moreover, most corporations have an hourly minimal on Friday and Saturday nights, so should you marriage ceremony falls on one in all as of late, and also you solely desire a limo for one hour, you should still be charged for his or her minimal fee. Moreover, inquire about their time beyond regulation charges. In case your images session runs a bit over schedule, it’s attainable you’ll be charged further charges on the time of service if the reserving ran over it is allotted time. When inquiring about packages, many limo corporations supply a marriage package deal. Sometimes, a marriage package deal contains 3 hours, purple carpet service and infrequently a champagne toast. Three hours of limo service will cowl your transportation to the ceremony, transportation to the images location, and drop off service on the reception. You may additionally wish to take into consideration transportation house after the reception. The limousine firm can schedule a choose up time after the reception with out ready for you throughout your reception.
You’ll want to e-book the corporate at the very least 4 to 6 months earlier than your marriage ceremony. In case your marriage ceremony falls between the months of April via September, you might wish to e-book your transportation even earlier because the extra in style marriage ceremony months replenish rapidly. Needless to say in the course of the months of April via June, relying on space, limousine corporations additionally e-book proms – which can hinder your reserving plans.
Name a number of corporations within the space and see how responsive they’re to your questions and inquiries. It will be significant that they be responsive and courteous to your requests. Whereas requesting their charges additionally inquire about together with gratuity, cancellation charges, and the way time beyond regulation charges are charged. Limo corporations often enable a 15 minute grace interval to permit for further time, nonetheless, upon getting handed your grace interval, time beyond regulation could also be charged. Ask what the automobiles include as properly, alcohol, music, smoking or non-smoking, refrigeration, and/or meals. If attainable schedule an appointment to view their fleet of automobiles.
Ebook your limousine with the corporate that you just really feel will probably be on time, have the very best automobile and chauffeur, and has the very best value. For most individuals, value isn’t as necessary as service, so don’t mechanically select the bottom fee, usually within the limousine enterprise, you get what you pay for. When reserving, be certain to get a replica of the contract, affirmation / reservation quantity, in addition to their cancellation coverage in writing. Affirm with the corporate if they are going to be handing the job or if they are going to be farming out the job to a different firm. In the event that they plan on farming out the job, (which is a standard apply amongst limousine corporations, particularly for ‘sizzling’ reserving dates) get the identify and handle of the corporate in an effort to confirm their reliability, automotive situation and repair. If you don’t really feel comfy along with your marriage ceremony transportation dealt with by one other firm, inform them so.
Every week earlier than your marriage ceremony, name and ensure your reservation and request a contact quantity for the driving force. Make sure you confirm the route and addresses for choose up are right. The day of the marriage you might also want to name and ensure that your limousine is scheduled to reach on time.