Get Me To The Church in (Old) Time

Cars are a Blokes' thing, right? Not if it's the Bridal Car! There is no way that even the finest vehicle should be allowed to upstage the Bride and her entourage, and wedding car companies know it. They go out of their way to make sure the Bride is the centre of attention. Which doesn't mean they aren't proud of their cars.

There are probably two groups of Wedding Car companies: those with a fleet of cars and Limousines for hire for a whole range of functions, including weddings; and small businesses that grew out of an owner's love for their special cars who want a chance to drive them and show them off. Many of these are small businesses, family affairs; which doesn't mean they are less professional or that they stint on service. Quite the opposite.

Take Buicks 4 Brides for instance: Tony and Kym have a fleet of just 2 cars; but what cars they are!

An American 1948 Buick Super Series Convertible and a matching 1948 Buick Super Series Sedan. The convertible is probably the only one of its kind ever to have been brought into the country, and as a pair, they make a stunning complement to the Bridal Party.

Old cars like these have some real advantages for a wedding: they come from an era when men routinely wore hats, so even if the convertible has its roof up, it isn't going to interfere with the most elaborate hairdo or veil. They predate seatbelts, too, so no crush marks or stains on the wedding dress; and they are a wedding photographer's dream, with their wide opening doors, spacious interiors and easy access.

The Bridal Car is often low on the list of priorities - a last minute choice, and often cut out of the planning if money is tight; but if you do want that special car for your very special occasion, don't leave the booking too late, and don't overlook the smaller operators. Buicks4brides is a great example of what the car lover can offer - if you look around you are likely to find at least one near you. What these independents offer in terms of personalized service and truly unique vehicles should put them at the top of your list.