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GET TO THE CHURCH ON TIME & INStyle

BY : MIRANDA LIGHTSTONE
There are a lot of details brides and grooms need to work out on their wedding day . Flowers , music , food , location and attire : it ’ s all equally important . However , the wedding transportation is often something couples leave to the very end and something they rarely think about as being original . Traditionally , the white stretch limo is called into play and everyone piles into it . Yet , there are countless options out there for brides and grooms to choose from . We ’ ve decided to give you lucky brides and grooms a few unique transport options to consider for your big day .
HORSE & CARRIAGE
This option might not seem that original , but if you ’ re getting married in the city , it is . Horse & carriage arrivals might be the norm in the country , but pull up to your downtown locale in a white Cinderella carriage with white horses and fairy lights strung along the reigns and carriage door and you ’ ll surely receive a stunned-silence arrival . Magical and romantic , a horse & carriage means you ’ ll also get to spend some quality time with your partner as you clip-clop your way to the venue after photos . And speaking of photos , a horse and carriage means you ’ ll also be able to take some truly unique and fantastic wedding photos with your wedding transportation choice .
FLEET OF CARS
Often , brides and grooms choose to rent larger vehicles ( like limos ) to accommodate everyone in one vehicle . Party buses , stretch Lincoln Navigators , school buses … it ’ s all been done . But , there ’ s a way to give your bridal party ( and you ) a means of transportation to your venue without piling everyone into the same vehicle . Consider renting a fleet of unique vehicles for each of your bridal party couples to drive and pull up in . Maybe it will be a fleet of candy-coloured smart for two vehicles ( for the environmentally friendly couples ) or MINI Coopers ( for the more daring ) or even a fleet of luxury exotic cars ( if you ’ re willing to splurge on the big day ). Whatever car you choose to have , just
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