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MCmeow
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Do I need a limo?
Hey I know I'm posting a lot of questions lately. I will post more I promise. Anyway. I don't see the point or appeal in limos. My FH will be getting ready in a B&B 10 min away with his groomspeople. One of them may have a car but we're not sure whether to rely on that. My bridal party has cars, and our ceremony and reception is in the same place. I'm getting there early just to get ready and chill because they have a whole cottage as a bridal suite. But at the end of the night we will need a ride to go back to the same B&B. We think just a town car is necessary right? Do we actually need a limo? Him and his groomspeople can come in a taxi but I'm worried about the reliability in that... has anyone done this? Thanks!
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Re: Do I need a limo?
Myself and my WP were at my mom's. My dad drove over and picked us all up in his then gf's SUV and took us to the ceremony. The men were at my dad's house and drove over in my dad's car. DH and I stayed at a hotel that night, so we borrowed my dad's car and used that. Just a regular Honda civic
No reason why you couldn't take a taxi either. The car is really not that important- as long as it is safe.
They're all local. Or at least in the next borough. I'll ask them what they prefer. I definitely want them to enjoy themselves, whether that means drinking a lot or not, ha.
If you don't have the money, don't worry about it. All you need is a sober ride home - whether that means one of you stops drinking early or you call an Uber. As far as your WP goes, just tell them where to be and when. They're big boys and girls, they can figure it out for themselves.
H drove us to and from our wedding. It was perfect for us but some people thought it wasn't right since he couldn't drink as much as he wanted. H usually only has a glass of wine so it was fine. He also has a nice car so it worked for the fun factor.
My sister rented a mini van and my Dad drove all the bridesmaids to the ceremony/reception and then all were staying in the hotel. He drove two home the next day and others got rides from family/called a taxi.
Transportation isn't necessary, but by all means, give your WP a heads up!
Now, you might WANT a limo, and that is perfectly OK, but nobody actually needs one. You are good.
We rented a big Cadillac, and FOB drove a few people around who needed rides. Most just drove their own cars. (We were from out of town.)
If you are expecting the WP to come with you (royal you) to the ceremony, you have to give them a reasonable option to get home, which is either a ride from someone or a taxi (and you should still give a heads up about this so they have money ready). Or, let them drive themselves to the wedding so they can drive home, and they can manage their alcohol consumption accordingly.
I think bringing your WP to a location and then leaving them there without a transportation option is quite rude, with not even a taxi as an option. Like what were you guys supposed to do? Obviously you picked up some random probably unsafe option....
So I think this is something we shouldn't stress about! We'll either use the pick up/drop off option from town car companies or just get a Lyft