Wedcars

How you get to the church and/or reception venue is an important part of the planning process for your wedding. Unless you know someone who has the perfect car for you to use then it can be a daunting process to find your ideal transport. This week Nigel from Wedcars tells us how his business grew and gives some valuable tips when choosing your transport.

The Wedding Car Hire Directory

Wedcars was started in 2003 with two classic cars. The initial remit of the business was the enjoyment of sharing a passion for classic cards and to allow the cards to 'earn their keep'.

The  number of bookings grew steadily, through the website, word of mouth, and campaigns with wedding outfitters.

Over the years we have received a great many enquiries for vehicles that we did not own, and some that we could not source. It became apparent that a great many couples were searching for some very specific wedding transport and having difficulty finding it.

In 2010 we started development work on a new website that would bring a new and fresh approach to the world of wedding transport hire.

Why is it different? Well, drawing on the many enquiries we receive it became obvious that couples don't want to be confronted by a list of supplier websites that make them do all the work in terms of searching each one in case the vehicle they want is listed. We therefore decided to put the vehicle at the centre of the process and allow customers to search for a wedding car based on any combination of country, make and colour.

For example, you want to find services in Derbyshire, you may be unsure of the vehicle you want, but you have decided it must be blue. Simply select Derbyshire from the map or dropdown, select blue and you will be presented with blue vehicles available in Derbyshire, simple and effective. From there you can then click on the thumbnail image to view further images of this vehicle and see any other offerings from this supplier.

Now the happy couple can simply fill in the form and send a message directly to that supplier who will then contact them to discuss their reuirements.

We hope that your readers will agree "That's an easy way to find your ideal wedding transport".

Here are a few tips to help you get the best out of your wedding transport:-

• Always ask to see wedding cars before you book. Make sure you are happy with condition of the vehicles.
• Ensure that the vehicle will meet your needs in term of access and comfort, particularly if the style of your dress is full.
• Remember to liaise with your provider if you require any photo stops en-route.
• Think about the timings, providers will usually offer advice on journey times, remember wedding cars generally travel more slowly.
• The very important issue of hair/head dress! If you are considering an open top vehicle think about any issues with the weather and the distance to travel.
• Does the provider have public liability insurance?
• Ensure that your wedding car provider has agreed to any specific requests, such as a particular colour theme.
• Clearly understand what decorations are included
• How much is the deposit and when is the balance due?
• Be sure that you understand how long you have the use of the wedding cars, and what for.
• What happens if the car has a breakdown?
• What happens if you cancel?

We hope you have enjoyed this insight into the world of the wedding car.

Visit the Wedcars Website and try it out for yourselves!