Wedding day transportation

Shari16

I'm looking for recs for wedding day transportation. Originally we weren't going to do this, but it'll be the easiest way for the entire bridal party to get around.
We're thinking of getting a shuttle bus, party bus, or large van.
Can anyone recommend a company???
I've already contacted Starlight Limo and Silverstar Limo.
Thanks!
p.s. Nothing like West Point Tours. We don't want to get commercial vehicles and have our guests travel 30-40 minutes when it can be as quick as 10.

kristinanddan

Make sure to doublecheck, but even SUV limos have commercial plates and aren't allowed on the parkways, so I wouldn't think a shuttle bus would be allowed either.

Shari16

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_wedding-day-transportation?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:6a90517d-8c15-45b2-9010-45e11bf35e1dPost:08a296b5-6dc5-4714-acb0-1d8f0c05ef55">Re: Wedding day transportation</a>:
[QUOTE]<strong>Make sure to doublecheck</strong>, but even SUV limos have commercial plates and aren't allowed on the parkways, so I wouldn't think a shuttle bus would be allowed either.
Posted by kristinanddan[/QUOTE]

Of course. My first question when I contact a company is whether or not the vehicle I am inquiring about has commercial plates.

MYLOVE315

Shari16...
I'm using Red Oak Transportation. I know don't laugh (insert banjo playing) HA!
The price was right. Because I have an early morning wedding they are not holding me to a 3 hour contract which was hard to find! It's considered a round trip type of package.

I got a great deal and am using a Mercedes Benz Limo bus that seats 11 and is allowed on the parkway.  They also just got 2 new SUV's. The just moved to Port Chester. On their site some of the limo buses have their logo on the side a red leaf The Mercedes Benz does not have a red leaf on the side!  Give it a shot and see what deal they can give you?  It's a family run business and I kind of like the way they run it. But that's just my take.  Hope this helps?

Their number is: 914 708 5700

ssage

we used strathmore for limos and jtr for bus. 

Riss91

We used Michael's out of Greenwich....they were very reasonably priced and we got a nice party bus with bench seating. I really wanted something that was easy to walk around in.

pinkrn19

We are getting a couple SUV limos for the bridal party and a Rolls Royce for my parents and I...using SilverStar Limo

riab85

We are using SilverStar as well, we really liked Mario Jr. He is great to work with, and we went to the office several times to look at all the cars. We are doing the escalade for 18-20 people and the hup mobile for my fiance and I.

We called and went to a lot of other places, but we didn't feel anything else compared.

Shari16

I also have been speaking to Mario Jr. and Freddy at SilverStar a lot recently. At this point I am deciding between them and one other company.
We may end up getting a 14 passenger escalade or something similar.
What do you girls think....
Can that car be used for me and the bridal party and then later to transport the guests to the venue from the hotel? Two vehicles is not in the budget, and I'm not okay with taking a longer route to the venue so that everyone can ride together. I'm totally fine with needing more than one trip back to the hotel and the end of the night.
thanks!

chrisnjay05212010

We used ANN Transportation for our shuttle van for the hotel and we were very happy!  Our limos were Settembre and we loved them as well!

Shari16

MyLove315 - Thanks for the rec. I spoke to Pam at Red Oak. She was real nice. She said it wouldn't be worthwhile for us to book with them, and she will provide me with recs for Rockland Co companies on Monday. I really appreciated her candor!