Hey WW, Do I need a Limo??

We did a limo but we also went bar hopping for an hour between the service and dinner. We couldn't afford it on our own so we asked our wedding party to contribute $25 per person or $40 per couple and we contributed $200. We told them it was their gift to us and it was our favorite part of our day. It was nice time to chill with our best friends and we had a lot of laughs.

It's not necessary to have a limo.. I really wanted a party bus, so we cut budget in certain areas to be able to have it. The one we found is SOOOO not pretty on the outside, but really nice inside... Other options would be to find someone to drive you.

If it's just to drive from point A to point B, you could rent a luxury car for the day for a lot less than a limo and still ride away in style.

No.

We are not doing a limo. It is not in the budget. So What I have been doing is looking at venues that we can have the ceremony and reception at the same place.

I've only been in 1 wedding where the bridal party was taken in a limo. All the others it was up to us to carpool and/or get ourselves from point A to B.

Not at all... get a really great friend that has a huge car or suv... ask them to drive ya to the wedding=] OR look up cars in your area that dont cost as much as a limo... OR there is always an old car club around the area that would be happy to drive you in old fashion style .... look up vintage car clubs in your area=]

We're not having a limo. I don't know what we're going to be riding in, but no way am I paying for a limo lol.

Thank you soooo much for all the feedback....

We had signed up for the wedding deals website and ended up finding a deal for a party bus that was $250 for 4 hours. Our ceremony and reception were in different locations so it was nice to all ride together in the bus and PARTY!!!!

If your having it at the same location then it really isnt neccessary. We ended up blocking rooms at a near by hotel that had free shuttle service within 3 miles. We left our cars there and shuttled to the hotel after the reception since we only used the bus to the ceremony site and then to the reception site.

As far as FH knows we are taking his car. One of my BM's dad just bought a Camero which is FH's favourite car and is going to lend it to us for pictures and to drive from point A to B, but it's a surprise. A limo may be nice but it definitely not a necessity.

We're not renting a limo because of cost, but we worried that if we carpooled we'd have to wait on some of our wedding party (making extra stops, taking their time, etc)...so we found a place that rents an old school bus..maybe a little tacky...but plenty big for our entire wedding party and super cheap.

No limo for us. We actually didn't even consider it. I think its more of a comfort thing for you. When we made our budget, there were so many other things to spend money on. Limo just didn't make the cut.

Mrs. Montoya, OMG.. seriuosly, I've seen a party bus and it was HILARIOUS!! If it's the same thing you are talking about, the bus had all windows and a funky green light and people were literally just standing on the bus and kind of dancing.. it was so funny to see on the freeway..

Personally I will not be using a limo unless it's donated to me or I get it at an going out of business price lbvs. Both ceremony & reception will be at same location. Either me or groom will be staying at the hotel the night before. So it's really only a matter of getting the other their and a rental car will prob be the way. If I'm lucky one of my OOT guest will allow us to use theirs for the day since they'll prob be staying at the venue.

When we first started planning, we nixed the limo because we really wanted the ceremony & reception in the same place, and there would be no need to transport anyone anywhere. Our plans eventually changed and our ceremony and reception were a half hour car ride apart, so we opted to rent the limo to get our wedding party from point A to point B.

Since you say your ceremony and reception are at the same place, I would forgo the limo to save money, since it doesn't seem like something you have your heart set on.

Nope. You don't have to. We're not getting a limo, because we aren't going out drinking, and our reception is a dry one. I'm not a partying kind of bride, so the extra expense wouldn't really be worthwhile for me. If you do intend to drink than it might be a good idea, or to at least find someone to drive you. Would not be good to get a DUI on your wedding day.

Nope, not necessary. We had booked one for 3 hours for $250, not a bad price but when we needed to cut back on things that was the first to go. It was only going to be a 15 minute ride from the ceremony site to the reception site so we all drove our own cars. Didn't miss it one bit.

Yea no not having one, I can't justify that cost when we live less than 5 minutes from our church and less than 10 from our venue. I have considered just showing up in a taxi lol ... no seriously not sure how I am getting to the church but I have faith it will work out and we will get there one way or another

I'm gonna agree..Limo is not needed. We rented one, but we had 2 hours between ceremoney and reception, so we used the limo to go take pictures in the park. Had we not had the time gap, we would have rented a luxury car and just used that for ourselves...or had friends/family drive us.