Wedding car advice: Old, New, Borrowed, or Blue?

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There are so many things to consider when getting married to make your prefect day something really special, not least of which is your wedding car.

Do you go with a hire car? or should you pick up a vintage car, used car, or even a mini-bus? It is a hugely personal decision to make and reflects you and your partner’s personalities.

When you are selecting a wedding car it is important to examine your requirements, naturally nobody wants to hire a used car that is clapped out piece of junk, even if it can be classed as vintage.

Vintage cars in fact give your wedding day that element of elegance that is hard to achieve with most modern new cars.
Makes of car include Rolls Royce, Daimler, Jaguar and Bentley’s. The style and beauty of these vintage cars is hard to find anywhere else, only buy utilising one will you ensure you arrive at the church in manner befitting your special day.

If you do decide to go – old, new, borrowed or blue just remember to make sure that it is comfortable for you and your bridal party!

Dress to impress

Whether you like big poufy skirts with lots of frills, or more simplistic, classical lines, your wedding dress should make you stand out from the crowd.

This is your day to shine, so don’t be afraid to go over the top if that’s your style. Take the time to try on a range of dresses to make sure you find one that’s right for you. Your dress should reflect your personality and you should feel 100% confident in wearing it.

There is the choice of either buying a dress already made or getting one created from scratch. This is a personal choice and totally up to you, although in my opinion there is something really great about getting a dress made especially for you that is unique and one of a kind. Both Bec and myself are getting our dresses made.

If you do go down this path however, please make sure you take the time to find a reputable dressmaker. Don’t be afraid to have a lot of consultations and bring your own ideas tothe table to make sure the creation reflects who you are. Dressmakers will also be able to help you with your accessories so make sure you ask them for advice.

Whichever path you decide to go down, just remember to love your dress and have a great time wearing it!

The Ceremony

Now onto the ceremony….

- Do  you want a traditional ceremony? i.e a church or chapel wedding?

- Would you prefer a less traditional but popular garden, home or reception venue ceremony?

- Would you prefer a registry office ceremony?

- Or do you want to have a destination wedding? (will talk about this more in another post!!)

These important questions can only be answered by yourself and your partner amd are 100% a personal choice.

 

Both Bec and Simone decided to head down the church aisle for their weddings! What are your thougths??

Location, Location, Location

Deciding WHERE you are going to tie the knot is a huge decision. It obviously depends on the following things;

- How many people do you want to attend?

- How much $$ can you afford?

- What kind of theme/style do you want at your wedding?

All of the above questions are just as important as the other – in particular – the dreaded money question. You don’t want to overextend yourselves at the beginning of your life together – and whilst some people are very fortunate to have relatives that can help out with the costs – you don’t want anyone else to have to overextend themselves either.

Once you have a good idea on numbers, $$, and style – the next things to think about are – what kind of ceremony you want? and what kind of reception you want?

Hmmm definitely food for thought!

 

Stand out from the crowd!

Don’t be afraid to be different! A wedding should relflect you and your fiancee’s personality.

Check out a great example of a wedding with a difference!

Setting the date

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to plan your wedding. The best length of time is 12 months. Remember if you pick your date PRIOR to picking your venue – you might need to allow extra time for planning.

In Australia – March, April, October and November are the busiest times for weddings!

Do you bring the ring?

This is a big question and is 100% dependent on the kind of girl that is being proposed to. There is no right or wrong answer.

In some cases guys will propose with a fake or novelty ring and then go shopping with his new fiancee to find the perfect rock.

In other cases guys will do some research into his girlfriends tastes and purchase on his own.

In Becs case – her fiancee John knew what she liked (because she had left some not so subtle hints years before) and did some sneaky detective work with her father to get the perfect ring in the right size. When John proposed with this ring – Bec was not only floored that he asked her to marry him – but was very impressed with the gorgeous ring he was holding! A definite yes from Bec.

Simone was proposed to without a ring and chose her own when she returned back to London. This did not make the proposal any less special.

So you see dear readers, this is entirely up to you. It may help to ask your future fiance what she would prefer as we must point out, an engagement ring is completely personal and reflects you both.

What makes a good proposal?

This is the moment that every girl will remember for the rest of her life…taking the time to ensure that it is memorable and romantic will earn you brownie points for a long time.

Obviously location is key. Think of a place that she loves or if the two of you have fond memories there.

For example:

Bec went on a 6 week jaunt with her boyfriend to Europe. After 4.5 weeks exploring Italy,  and Spain we ended up in Paris -after a very romantic evening on the siene her now fiance surprised her with a shiny solataire.

Simone was on a holiday in Italy when her now fiance popped the question in a restaurant in Positano.

Both of our places were beautiful and romantic – but what made it better was that it was unexpected and a big surprise.

Realistically it doesn’t matter where you do it – as long as you make it special.

Share your proposal stories with us!

Do i hear wedding bells??

He’s popped the question, i’ve finally managed to take my eyes of the rock – now where do i start?