Lauriebell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I am trying to book a limo for our wedding...I cannot BELIEVE how much they are!!!!!! A few of the companies I called tried to tell me it would cost over $800 for a limo for 4 hours!!! They have this new package where you have to rent the limo for a minimum of 4 hours so they have an excuse to take you for everything you've got!!! Is anyone else aware of this??? I'm shocked!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
IfWishesWereHorses Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why not see if there is a group of antique/classic car owners in your area? Contact one of the members to see if anyone has something appropriate and would be willing to drive you. My cousin had someone with a 1930's Rolls Ascot drive them, it was beautiful. Most car enthusiast would jump at the chance to show it off and surely would do it for less than half of what that limo cost, if that. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why not see if there is a group of antique/classic car owners in your area? Contact one of the members to see if anyone has something appropriate and would be willing to drive you. My cousin had someone with a 1930's Rolls Ascot drive them, it was beautiful. Most car enthusiast would jump at the chance to show it off and surely would do it for less than half of what that limo cost, if that. We have 10 people in our bridal party though, so we need something to be able fit us all. That's a nice idea though, and it probably would be less but I'm not sure what we would do about the bridal party then... Link to post Share on other sites
IfWishesWereHorses Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Most people where I live rent "The Trolley" to move the wedding party, if its out then they will rent motorcoach type busses. Hmmm... maybe see about renting/borrowing a church van? $800 dollars seems like a ton of money, but I've never rented a limo that large before. I do know that they never seat as many people as they claim to comfortably. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesM Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why do you need/want a limo? We did have a limo and it was not cheap. However, I do believe it does add to the ambiance of a wedding. That does not mean you have to have one. One thing I have learned about weddings...we do so much for our guests and not so much for ourselves. My wife and I looked back after it was over and agreed that there were things that were unnecessary and were a waste or OUR money (we paid for it all). We did it for appearances and less for enjoyment. We would have been better off saving that money for our honeymoon. So...weigh it out...is it for you or your guests? Are you doing it for appearances or for your personal enjoyment? Can you use a couple of nice cars? You can rent a couple of vehicles (Cadillacs, Rolls Royces, or the like) and still have a neat ambiance. Limos are almost so expected that they have lost their special flavor at weddings...IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why do you need/want a limo? We did have a limo and it was not cheap. However, I do believe it does add to the ambiance of a wedding. That does not mean you have to have one. One thing I have learned about weddings...we do so much for our guests and not so much for ourselves. My wife and I looked back after it was over and agreed that there were things that were unnecessary and were a waste or OUR money (we paid for it all). We did it for appearances and less for enjoyment. We would have been better off saving that money for our honeymoon. So...weigh it out...is it for you or your guests? Are you doing it for appearances or for your personal enjoyment? Can you use a couple of nice cars? You can rent a couple of vehicles (Cadillacs, Rolls Royces, or the like) and still have a neat ambiance. Limos are almost so expected that they have lost their special flavor at weddings...IMO. Our bridal party is forking out a lot of money, buying dresses/renting tuxes. Most are out of town so they have to pay travel and 2 nights in a hotel. So I suppose we just wanted to do something nice for them (a cool limo) and for us. Like you said, it adds "ambiance." I looked into the cars and for the amount of cars we need (4) it would cost relatively the same amount of money as the limo. I've been trying to research cheaper limos, I just called this place that said it was $565 which is better then 800 I suppose. Oh I checked on buses, they are almost as expensive because they don't include tax, garage time, or gas in the price. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Wow, I just called this limo company and they said for a 12 passenger limo it was going to be $1200!!! WTF? I asked the guy if he was joking. That's insane. I hope I can just find a reasonable price for a limo. I'm a bargain hunter when it comes to wedding expenses, I'm not one of those free spending brides. Hopefully I will be able to find a good deal, I have on everything else!!! I would LOVE to get antique cars, I really love them. I enjoy going to car shows where they have antiques. We would just have to think about transporting the bridal party because our city is incredibly confusing in terms of navigation. Most of them are out of town and have no idea how to get around here. Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 That seems a little high, but it's not outrageous. I've taken many limos many places and called for many quotes over the years (birthdays, wine tasting tours, special occasions, etc.), and it's usually $85-115 per hour, plus taxes and tip, for an 8-10 person limo. More for a larger party bus like thing. IME, a cheap 6 hour limo (including taxes and tip) is about $675. BUT, limos in my area are pretty common, so I wouldn't be surprised if rates are cheaper here for that reason. On the other hand, BF's brother just got a party-bus for his wedding, and it's a LOT more than the quote you received. Keep in mind, LB... a 10 person limo really only fits 8 people comfortably. With the fancy outfits (don't want to smush and wrinkle people), and your large dress, with 10 people I'd ask for a LARGE limo (12 people+). That, and most bridal parties I know have TWO limos - one for the girls, one for the guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Try these people (it's a nationwide finder-service)... looks like you can get a stretch limo that will fit 10 people for $400 for 4 hours. http://www.limos.com/limo-price-guide Link to post Share on other sites
2sure Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I know, it feels like crazy money considering the short amount of time you will be in the car. But they cant just charge someone for to/from and still be in business. Sounds like you are looking at the going rate. Every year I rent my D (w/ her friends) a limo on Martin Luther King Day - during the day. I get it at least 50% off because its a Monday. The kids are off but everyone else is working. PHYSICALLY EXAMINE THE EXACT LIMO YOU WILL BE RENTING PRIOR TO SIGNING ANYTHING. Not just one of a fleet from which you will get one, the EXACT one. My advice. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 PHYSICALLY EXAMINE THE EXACT LIMO YOU WILL BE RENTING PRIOR TO SIGNING ANYTHING. Not just one of a fleet from which you will get one, the EXACT one. My advice. Oh yea, definately!!! We have plans to do that. The quote I received for the rate of $545 was for a 14 person limo, the rest were for 12. I would never go lower then a 12 person due to the fact that we already have 12 people riding, including fiance and I. At least the 14 person would give us a little bit of room considering my train is really long. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 are you telling the company that it is for a wedding? i swear they will charge by events- weddings being a top dollar client. call some places and fake that the limo is for a HS dance... or some other event that doesn't seem as 'expensive' as a wedding. Link to post Share on other sites
Maxxx Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I am trying to book a limo for our wedding...I cannot BELIEVE how much they are!!!!!! A few of the companies I called tried to tell me it would cost over $800 for a limo for 4 hours!!! They have this new package where you have to rent the limo for a minimum of 4 hours so they have an excuse to take you for everything you've got!!! Is anyone else aware of this??? I'm shocked!!!! You have to consider their cost of doing business. ie. Have you checked what it would cost to buy a limo? And then the liability insurance they have to carry for hauling all those people around... And then it's not a dirty word btw the profit they make. When it comes to a big 12 person limo I don't think it's out of the ball park for them to charge $800.00 for a 4 hour time frame I think its also not unreasonable for them to set a 4 hour min. rental just say'n Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 are you telling the company that it is for a wedding? i swear they will charge by events- weddings being a top dollar client. call some places and fake that the limo is for a HS dance... or some other event that doesn't seem as 'expensive' as a wedding. I know! The minute you say it's for a wedding, they are like "OH, we can charge her big bucks! Score!" I actually thought about saying it was for a HS dance or something. I actually asked about a limo for a bacherotte party and they charge by the person! It came out to be $300 for 12 people for 5-6 hours!!! I should be like "oh yeah I want my wedding to start at 9:00pm and last till 2:00 am! lol Link to post Share on other sites
Rollercoasterr Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Then why don't you just call a limo company 3 times. The first time ask about the price for your bachelorette party. The second ask about a high school dance. And then the third ask about your wedding. Of course, to do this you would either need to have you and 2 other people to call so they don't pick up on the fact that it's you, or wait a few hours in between each call. But when they give you the outrageous price for your wedding, call them out on it. Tell them that you've called 3 different times and that you've gotten lower price quotes for the other two, with the same details(amount of people, hours needed). Ask them what made it so different once you said the word wedding. I did this for my sister and it worked like a charm. But of course, I'm a little...um....you know. My sister still laughs because I asked the limo company if when I said the word wedding did cherubs fall out of the sky and wash the car by hand and if THAT was the reason why it cost so much. We ended up getting that limo for $200 versus $700. Worth a shot. Link to post Share on other sites
Star Gazer Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Are you and your fiance riding to the wedding in the limo together? (i.e., seeing each other before the wedding?) Just curious... I wonder whether people actually follow those superstitions. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 We will be riding seperately to the wedding, then riding together to take pictures and to the reception from the church. I still believe in the bride and groom not seeing each other before the wedding. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesM Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Just curious... I wonder whether people actually follow those superstitions. Traditions and superstitions are two entirely different things. Not seeing each other can be either. I think most who choose not to see each other prior to the wedding do not do it as a way of avoiding a jinx on the marriage. Most do it because it is a tradition just as many other events are on the wedding day. Personally, I think it is special because being that this is such a momentous day, seeing each other all dressed up makes it seem extra special. There is that "Wow!" moment that will only happen once at the ceremony, and I think it will be even more of a Wow if the bride and groom have not seen each other prior to the bride walking down the aisle. My wife and I planned on that, but because we were so eager to be at the church, we arrived at the same time...and were the first ones. So much for well laid plans. We ended up seeing each other quite a few times before she walked up the aisle. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 i saw my husband pacing outside through a window on our day.... it was soooo cute, it just made me love him all that much more he didn't see me though. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lauriebell82 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yeah, we are doing it mostly for the tradition. I want my fiance to see me for the first time coming down the isle and have that incredible feelings seeing me in my wedding dress. It will be such an awesome and wonderful moment for both of us. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Yeah, we are doing it mostly for the tradition. I want my fiance to see me for the first time coming down the isle and have that incredible feelings seeing me in my wedding dress. It will be such an awesome and wonderful moment for both of us. it will Be!!!! my H was all teary... i was squeezing his hands, but everytime i did i could see the tears well up in his eyes- so i quit squeezing his hands cause i didn't want him to cry up at the alter- cause then i would cry.... it was so sweet! Link to post Share on other sites
JamesM Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 my H was all teary... I almost passed out! As I watched her come down the aisle, she looked so radiant and happy. And I choked up. Then I saw all of the people and realized that THIS was my wedding day and I would be standing up in front of them all. And the moment of stage fright almost took me down. Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie60 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I am trying to book a limo for our wedding...I cannot BELIEVE how much they are!!!!!! A few of the companies I called tried to tell me it would cost over $800 for a limo for 4 hours!!! They have this new package where you have to rent the limo for a minimum of 4 hours so they have an excuse to take you for everything you've got!!! Is anyone else aware of this??? I'm shocked!!!! Limo's businesses make their business mainly in the summer (here in Canada anyway).. so they have to charge a minimum amount of hours.. so yes.. this is common.. they have to pay the chauffeur, limo are expensive to buy, the gaz, the insurance must be astronomical... etc.. So you want to live the life of the rich and famous.. you got to pay the fee.. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I almost passed out! As I watched her come down the aisle, she looked so radiant and happy. And I choked up. Then I saw all of the people and realized that THIS was my wedding day and I would be standing up in front of them all. And the moment of stage fright almost took me down. i think this was part of it for him too Link to post Share on other sites
hotgurl Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 i saw my husband pacing outside through a window on our day.... it was soooo cute, it just made me love him all that much more he didn't see me though. The bridal dressing room was upstairs in the inn and I wsa looking out the window and saw him. HE looked nevous and was talking to my Papa and Is was so sweet. The Photographer actually got apicture of the moment. he got a little choked up too. That first moment seeing me coming down the stairs, We didn't do the limo thing since our wedding was a a B&B so no advice there from me. Link to post Share on other sites
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