Getting Around

I’ve worked on more than one wedding that used a school bus for transport.

Weddings and events often have a need to move people from one place to another.  At a wedding, for example, everyone needs to get to the place where the wedding is taking place.  If there is more than one location, then people need to move from one place to the next.  And then everyone needs to get back home or to their hotel.

There are lots of ways of accomplishing these basic feats, from the mundane to the festive.  And there are pros and cons to all of them.

At one end of the spectrum, everyone can be responsible for their own transport.  At the other, the hosts of the event arrange to do all the moving of people from place to place.  Most weddings, I’ve noticed, fall somewhere in between.

Sometimes, especially if there are far-flung venues or a majority of out-of-town guests, the couple will charter buses to get guests from place to place.  Often, though, hired transport is only for the wedding party.  This is usually one of three things:  a limo, a bus, or a trolley.  There are, of course, other options: horse-drawn carriage, bicycle taxi, public transit, etc!

If you’re thinking of hiring a limo, you should know that many limousine companies charge a premium for wedding transport.  If you object to paying more just because you’re getting married, shop around until you find one who will give you their standard rate.  Bus and trolley companies are less likely to charge extra, but it is always worthwhile to ask about their policy.

So, what kind of transport should you have for your guests?  That is a decision you can base on practicality (Is it needed? Would it be very helpful?); budget; and your personal taste.