An Essex Wedding - September/October 2025 (Issue 124)

WEDDING WHEELS! Whether you’re after a grand entrance, or just want to ensure that you’re in safe hands on your big day, we have some top advice for choosing your big-day mode of transport. Historically, royalty and nobility would arrive at their wedding ceremonies in elaborate carriages drawn by horses. These carriages were often beautifully decorated and carried the bride to the wedding venue. Today, options are endless and there are so many variations to match your vibe! Check out these options... The name’s Bond, James Bond The Aston Martin DB5 is known as the original choice of transport for James Bond. Featured rst in Gold nger in 1964 the model has been featured throughout most of the franchise’s lms, most recently driven by Daniel Craig in No Time To Die. This model is perfect for couples looking to add a touch of classic elegance to their wedding and would look perfect arriving at a stately home venue. Grown up in the countryside? Embrace your down-to-earth personality and arrive on a tractor or a pick-up truck! Equally, the Land Rover Defender is a classic British icon. Vintage editions of the model have seen a huge resurgence in interest over the last 10 years and so has its popularity as a wedding car. These make for great photo opps after the ceremony too, decorated in owers. Devon Divine Huguenot Horology Ge i boo e It’s often traditional for the bride to arrive with their father who will then walk them down the aisle. Traditional bridal cars range from Rolls Royce’s, to Bentleys, or a vintage Beauford. Getty Images Tie ballons from the wing mirrors! Or even bundle your bridesmaids in for the quirky shot! Kateryna Hliznitsova FARM GIRL AT HEART TRADITIONAL & ROMANTIC Bridesmaids TRANSPORT 45

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