“The car’s here!!!!” 

A rally cry often heard by our team of highly experienced I Do Wedding Cars Chauffeurs, the two Tony’s, Trevor & Pete.

It means that all the morning’s preparations, preening, hair curling and dress steaming has come to an end, and if you haven’t already been strapped into your gown, you need to get a wiggle on.

Suddenly people are clamouring for help to get into their shoes, or making sure they have their lipstick topped up and have the correct bouquet, before pouring out of the door,heading off for the exciting part of the day – the “I Dos!”.

At that point the quiet descends. You are there, looking beautiful in your stunning dress, just you and whoever is walking you down the aisle. The quiet. The last few moments you will be known as a Miss.

I remember all of these emotions from my own wedding day 25 years ago. Total chaos when we realised the time had passed so quickly and we only had minutes left to get to the Church on time. It all added to the excitement!

Ready for the ceremony at Prestwold Hall in Elanor

These minutes of quiet help to centre your thoughts.

Anxiety and excitement in equal measures. Not wanting to sit down for too long in case you crease. Twitching the curtains to see if the car has returned and when it does it is time to go.

This journey is very special. Not only are you on your way to marry the love of your life, but you get that brief period of time with the person giving you away. In my case, that was my Dad and I don’t think I’ve seen him as proud of me than in that moment. Apparently he cried like a baby walking me down the aisle. I was too fixated on getting to the Altar without blubbering myself that I didn’t notice.

My Dad & I arriving at Church

Another enjoyable benefit of having a Bridal Car on your wedding day is the ‘escape’ journey between the Church and your Reception Venue after you have said your “I Do’s”.

Just the two of you. No one telling you how fabulous you look (which obviously you do). No one trying to kiss you, then dabbing frantically at the lipstick mark they’ve left on your cheek.

This is the time to sit back and take it all in.

You’re married!!

The formal part is done. You can relax and enjoy the celebrations you’ve been planning for so long.

Even if you have a Civil Ceremony planned, having your Bridal Car remain for photos after the ceremony and an ‘escape’ journey factored into your timings adds some alone time for you both.

Photos of a stolen kiss, enjoying a bottle of something fizzy to help you chill a little and a private chat about the events of the morning before the wedding are all precious memories.

I loved our journey in the car we booked. The car rattled a little, but I’m sure at the same age as she was, I’ll rattle a little too. 

The photos of the two of us in the car, just before leaving the Church, are my favourites. It is a physical reminder of how happy we were on that day and how much we loved each other. And still do! Soppy I know but those stolen moments on the day, where it was just us, were so so special. 

Pete & I on our wedding day

I know I’m bias when it come to Bridal Cars, as we have three of the most beautiful Vintage cars to offer our couples.

We didn’t have our own cars when we got married, but in a strange turn of events, we have worked with the company we hired our car from on other weddings since having our own fleet. I like to think that we’ve come full circle in our journey to where we are today. I know that the experience we had as a newly married couple, sitting in the back of our bridal car, has been a memory that is still fresh today and it is one of the reasons we decided to add bridal cars to our services because we want our couples to feel like we did on that first journey as husband and wife.

Having a car whisk you to and from your ceremony adds so many memorable moments to your day. I really can’t recommend enough considering adding a Bridal Car to your wedding plans.

Elanor, Evie & Bonnie at Swancar Farm

                   The Happy Couple arriving at their reception in Elanor

                   A special moment at Prestwold Hall

                   The Bridal Party in transit in Evie & Bonnie

As you know, I love talking about all things wedding. So if you have any questions about our Bridal Cars, what the service includes and how having a car can add to your day, or any of our other services for that matter, please feel free to contact me through the website, on social media messenger or email.

How to book your bridal car with us

• You can look at images of our Bridal cars on our bridal car website www.idoweddingcars.uk 
• Each car has its own dedicated page, complete with an availability calendar, so you can check if your preferred car is available for your date. It’s a good idea to check with us though, in case we’re holding a car for a couple while they put the final pieces of their jigsaw together before confirming their booking – you can do that by just emailing us through the website.
• Some information I’d need to be able to give you a quote would be the date, approx collection time, ceremony & reception addresses, with a postcode if possible so I know I have the right place. A list of who you’d like to transport would be ideal too. That’s Bridesmaids, & anyone else that may need to be taken ahead of you & the person giving you away. If you don’t know those details, don’t worry, we can still have a chat and we can talk you through what normally happens – you know, those logistical questions you may have.  Last little question is about the age of younger Bridesmaids. Are any under the age of 3 years old?
• This lets me know exactly what you need on your day, allows me to suggest the correct car or cars for the event, along with a cost and explanation of the service you’d get by booking an I Do Wedding Cars vintage Bridal car.

Of course, if you do have any questions, just reach out and we are here, I’m here to help in any way I can, especially during these unusual & difficult times as we navigate Covid-19

The Happy Couple arriving at Stubton Hall in Elanor