Should I get a Limo?

For the eight of you, and a short time period I bet you could find something affordable. My photographer has had experiences where there is no limo and she hates it because the limo driver often acts as a mini-wedding-planner at the back of the church, making sure no one sees the bride before she goes in, opening the church doors, carrying an umbrella, getting everyone in at the right time. I would say look into it and see if it's in your budget!

If it's in your budget then I definitely would! If it isn't then I would just designate a car and driver to get you guys where you need to be!

If it's not all that important to you, I'd skip it and go with a more affordable route We had our best man and groomsman drive us between our ceremony and reception. I didn't miss the limo at all, and for the short period of time you're apart it's not a big deal!

Think out the pros and cons, do each of you have your heart already set on a limo?

Personally I'd skip it.

I think for that many people, at multiple locations, you need to have some mode of transportation for everyone.

Hi Ang! Questions - If you don't get a limo, what is your plan? Is it in your budget to get the limo? Seems like very short distances, and most limo services have a minimum charge for X hours, typically several hours. I'd look into cost vs budget - and also, how important it really is for you.

What are your other options? A limo seems overkill for 2 miles, but it is nice to have transportation arranged and not have to worry about who has to drive.

Seems like a waste of money. Back in my parents' day, they had close friends and relatives, drive the bridal party members. Her godfather/uncle drove my parents and a another uncle drove the matron and maid of honor, and their men, etc.

Normally I would say it's a bit outdated and a waste of money if you don't care about it. But since you are having several different spaces to get to and from, I say look into it, see if it's reasonable for your budget. It might be reasonable and worth it for that reason.

DH, my son and the BM drove themselves in the BM car; MoH drove us in my car. Similar situation. I couldn't justify the expense.

We are having a limo and couldn't do with out one, but our situation is slightly different then yours.

All 4 of the groomsmen are from OOT and will be flying in and staying at the hotel where the wedding ceremony and reception will be taking place. Prior to the wedding though we will be do our wedding photos and we will need to drive over 15 miles to the first location and another 10 miles to the second location. So we really needed a limo to transport 11 people in the winter around the city for 4 hours to get everything we need done for pictures. It is costing us over $900 for a 14 person SUV stretch limo for 4 hours in Manitoba Canada.

Good luck deciding on a limo or not. I would say if you will be using the limo to take you to do photos and the other driving you mentioned then you might need one.

We're having a limo because I've been in weddings where someone got separated from the group driving and either got lost or couldn't find something and ended up late or missing something, especially with multiple locations. We also have multiple locations and I wanted to keep everyone together to avoid the transportation issues I've experienced at some of the other weddings. We're paying $900 for a 16 passenger limo / party bus for 4 hours about an hour west of Philadelphia. Maybe instead of a limo you could rent a car for the day. I had a friend with a small bridal party rent a classic car and her dad drove. Depending on the area you might be able to get a horse and buggy to transport everyone for such a short distance. ETA your wedding is also in prom season so if you do decide on a limo try to book it early. Just something to consider. A friend got married earlier this year in May tried to book a limo a month before the wedding and hard a very hard time and didn't end up getting the type of limo she wanted.

If you can afford it YES!! some of my favorite memories from our wedding day was laughing and hanging out with our bridal party in the limo. It was the perfect opportunity to just relax. we had champagne and did toast took selfies and just laughed and jammed to music. You picked the party for a reason and having time just that group is the best.