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The Right Car for Your Arizona Wedding

Phoenix’s long and streamlined roads mean one thing on your wedding day: fantastic transportation entrances and exits. Fitting of a city known for desert and light, stretch limos and hummers are all the wedding day rage, but feel free to go your own way. Read on for transportation tips that will get your gears running!

Phoenix wedding day transportation should be hired 4 months’ prior to your ceremony. (Allow 6 months if you’re getting married during prom season, March through June.) Transportation costs vary, depending on the type of vehicle you rent and how many cars you need. A good sum to start with is $500 for the day.

Before you begin your search, have a solid estimate of how many people will need transportation, and whether or not you want to pay for extras (sun roof, champagne). Read the fine print, so you don’t end up paying for an amenity you didn’t request. It’s common to receive a discount if you rent more than one car (either for the wedding or pre-parties), so be sure to inquire. To find transportation providers, ask friends and relatives, as well as other vendors. Be sure to get references, and contact the Better Business Bureau for any complaints.

When you’re ready to find your Phoenix transportation provider, make sure to visit the OurWeddingDay.com Phoenix Local Vendor Section for a regularly updated, extensive list of top Phoenix wedding contacts.

Traditional wedding etiquette dictates that the bride travels with her father and bridesmaids, and the groom travels in a separate car with the best man. Moms should have their own vehicle. These “rules” are mere guidelines, and you can alter transportation arrangements to suit your personal style.

Once you pick your car, make sure it’s the color requested (don’t assume the limo will be white unless specifically stated in your contract), and ask to see the vehicle to make sure it’s in excellent condition. For those of you looking to keep costs down, investigate non-white cars, as they tend to go for a cheaper rate.

The contract should cover the driver’s attire, so that it matches the formality of your wedding. You’ll need the name of any substitute drivers, should a last minute emergency occur. Find out, too, if gas is covered by the company, or if you’re responsible for filling up.

Your driver has to have clear maps of all sites, and experience driving in out of the way areas. Exchange cell phone numbers (always include a number from someone who’s not in the wedding party), as well as landlines, should you find yourself in an area with bad service, or should batteries die. Drivers are generally tipped 20 percent, provided the service is exceptional. The best man or another wedding party member should be responsible for this task.

Follow these guidelines and you’ll be driving at the speed of enlightenment!

-David Toussaint