An Essex Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 88)

58 Check if the vehicle is being used at another event on the same day. This could lead to timing problems and you don’t want to miss any photo opportunities. gemmagiorgio.com vintagedreams.co.uk Make sure that your skirt and train will fit in the car and you can get in and out without getting dirt on your pristine gown. “View the vehicle you want to hire and discuss your requirements with the owner in person. It’s a good gauge of the service you’ll receive and you’ll get to know the operator while looking over the vehicle. There may also be other options available that don’t appear on the website.” – Matt Everard, Tuk Tuk Hires “Ask all the right questions before you book. Are the doors wide enough for your dress? Can it be decorated to your colour scheme? If you’re getting hitched in winter, does the heater work? Is it possible to have music playing from your favourite artist?” – Adrian Emberson, Vintage Dreams Wedding Cars On the way to the reception, do you need a vehicle for you and your partner and another for your bridal party? This is a great opportunity for the newlyweds to have some time alone together. “Large American vehicles like ours have big engines and can do between eight and twelve miles per gallon. This has to be reflected in the cost of hire.” – Rene Lubbock, Essex County Cadillac