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A Comprehensive Guide To Phantom Hire’s Wedding Car Hire Manchester Service

Out of all the cities in the North of England, Manchester is far and away the most famous. From renowned landmarks such as Old Trafford Stadium and Manchester Town Hall, to the fact that it is the homeplace of some of the most iconic & popular musicians in the world, it truly is a city brimming with culture and status. It’s therefore no surprise that the city has become an increasingly popular destination for wedding couples. Newlyweds from all over the country are now choosing to celebrate their nuptials in Manchester, whether they’re enjoying a smaller, intimate ceremony at St Catherine’s Church on Liverpool Road or a lavish, all-out celebration at the Gorton Monastery. 

Weddings are by no means an easy thing to plan. With so much to think about on the day, from the venue to the cake to the ceremony, it’s no surprise that the issue of finding the right wedding car for your travels throughout the celebration isn’t always at the top of everyone’s priority list. However, a luxury car is an extremely important addition to any wedding ceremony for a number of reasons.

For one thing, it immediately adds a feeling of prestige and status to your wedding ceremony, ensuring that it will be remembered by everyone in attendance for years to come. On top of that, it also makes travelling from point A to point B throughout the day completely seamless; if you need to get from the ceremony at Manchester Cathedral to the reception at Victoria Warehouse, booking a luxury car makes your travels incredibly easy and sumptuous. 

Luckily for any Manchester-based wedding couple, Phantom Hire’s award-winning wedding car hire Manchester service is here to make sure your travels throughout the Capital of the North are as luxurious as possible. Thanks to their expert professional chauffeurs and eclectic collection of luxury vehicles (which includes everything from the Rolls-Royce Phantom to the H2 Hummer Limo), they’ll make sure that your wedding journey is one for the ages. 

This article will serve as a detailed guide to Phantom Hire’s luxury wedding car hire service in Manchester, breaking down exactly what the company offers to its clientele in this great Northern city. The blog will start by listing all the luxury sedans and limousines available from Phantom Hire, highlighting each vehicle’s bespoke features and explaining the kind of vibe they bring to your wedding day. 

This will be followed by a section that reels off some of Manchester’s most popular wedding journey routes, a section that discusses four of the city’s most well-known wedding venues and details which of our luxury cars best suits each one. The piece will then conclude with an FAQ section that answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the company’s wedding car hire Manchester service. 

Explore Phantom Hire’s Luxurious Fleet for Wedding Car Hire Manchester 

Our Luxury Wedding Vehicles 

Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

Out of all the vehicles available from Phantom Hire, the Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 is perhaps the most prestigious. This 5-seater luxury sedan is widely considered to be the flagship vehicle of its world-renowned manufacturer, so you can be sure that it will immediately elevate the luxury levels of your wedding ceremony. In line with this lofty reputation, the Phantom offers a spectacular experience to anyone who gets inside, thanks to its roomy cabin complete with comfy leather seats, massage settings and extended legroom for added comfort. 

The Phantom 8 is also a masterclass in state-of-the-art technology. The car contains some of the most exciting entertainment systems available on the market, including an 18-speaker bespoke audio system, which allows you to listen to your favourite tunes in crisp, high-quality audio. The car also comes with a built-in fridge tucked away between the passenger seats, so you can enjoy a chilled beverage as you make your way to/from the various wedding venues throughout the day. 

For more information on the Phantom, take a look at our luxury fleet page here. 

Rolls-Royce Ghost – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

For those seeking a ride that prioritises comfort over extravagant luxury, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is an excellent choice. Every aspect of this stunning 5-seater is designed to keep the passengers as comfortable as possible. The extended legroom within the Rear Serenity suite ensures that you have enough room to stretch your legs during the journey, whilst the starlight headliner within the dashboard bathes the interior in a starlight glow, creating a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. 

The comfort created by the Ghost is not just about relaxation. It’s also about making every step of your journey as seamless as possible. This is most clearly seen in the Comfory Entry System, which, at the simple press of a button, allows the doors to open and close with ease. This is particularly handy for brides, as it makes getting in and out of the car whilst wearing a long wedding dress so much easier. For an utterly smooth, flawless journey without any hiccups, the Ghost is the one for you.  

To take a closer look at the Ghost, have a look at our luxury fleet page here. 

Rolls-Royce Cullinan – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

SUV luxury has yet to top the heights of Rolls-Royce’s first SUV vehicle, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Often reserved for executive car hire and VIP journeys, this sturdy, powerful luxury car adds an extra layer of class and sophistication to your wedding day. With a spacious interior containing 5 elevated luxury seats, a journey in the Cullinan provides a panoramic view of the surrounding area. If you plan to host your wedding in a country estate or mansion outside Manchester city centre, the Cullinan is perfect for taking in the glorious views that surround the area. 

Additionally, the Cullinan also includes multiple top-rate entertainment systems to keep you entertained throughout the journey. Whether you want to listen to your favourite music on the immersive bespoke speaker system or view the route you’re taking on one of the individual touchscreens, the Cullinan has everything you could want tucked inside its looming frame. 

Visit our fleet page to book the Rolls-Royce Cullinan for your wedding car hire Manchester experience.

Rolls-Royce Spectre – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

Of all the vehicles available to book from Phantom Hire, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is the most recent and technologically advanced. This beautiful 5-seater sedan holds the distinction of being the first Rolls-Royce model to be powered entirely by electricity, making it a great choice for those looking for an environmentally-friendly alternative for luxury car hire. If you’re looking for a car that will reduce your carbon footprint whilst still allowing you to experience the thrill of being driven in a Rolls-Royce, then we recommend the Spectre. 

Additionally, the Spectre is well-suited to travel in any weather conditions. Thanks to its tough aluminium exterior and top-rate traction, the car is capable of traversing all kinds of uneven terrain and withstand anything that the weather throws at it. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting married in peak snow season or on a day of stormy rain, the Spectre will ensure you get to your ceremony on time and in pampered luxury. 

If you’re keen to book the Rolls-Royce Spectre for your wedding car hire Manchester experience, visit our fleet page here. 

Rolls-Royce Dawn – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

Convertible vehicles are a popular choice for wedding car hire, particularly if you’re getting married in the summer, and no convertible vehicle is better than the dashing Rolls-Royce Dawn. This magnificent 4-seater is the only model in Phantom Hire’s fleet to have a soft-top convertible roof, which retracts into the vehicle in less than 20 seconds. If you’ve ever imagined feeling the wind flow through your hair as you cruise along the Manchester highway, the Dawn can bring these dreams to life. 

On top of being Phantom Hire’s only convertible vehicle, the Dawn is also the company’s most aesthetically diverse. The car comes in a range of vibrant, eye-catching colours, including Ensign Red, Arctic White, Tuscan Sun and Miami & Turchese Blue. This makes the Dawn the easiest model for colour co-ordination, allowing you to book a car that perfectly complements, say, the colour of the wedding venue or the attire of the groomsmen. 

To get a better look at the Rolls-Royce Dawn and its many different coloured variants, have a look at our website’s fleet page. 

Limos – Wedding Car Hire Manchester

That said, there may be a situation where a sedan is simply not enough. For example, if you need to transport large groups of guests, such as the bride/groom’s families or the bridal party, you’ll need a car that can accommodate a higher number of passengers; this is where Phantom Hire’s incredible collection of limos comes in. 

Phantom Hire offers limousines in all shapes, colours and sizes to its Manchester clientele. Whether you want something from a world-renowned manufacturer such as Bentley or Rolls-Royce, a party favourite like the numerous available Hummer options, or a modern, soon-to-be-classic like the Audi Q7 or Chrysler 300, each limo offers a different vibe to suit all kinds of wedding ceremonies. 

To take a closer look at each of the limousines available through Phantom Hire’s wedding car hire Manchester service, click on one of the links below.

Limousines Available Through Phantom Hire’s Wedding Car Hire Manchester Service:

• Rolls-Royce Phantom Limo
• Ferrari F1 Limo
• Range Rover Sport Limo
• Audi Q7 Limo
• Baby Bentley Limo
• Chrysler 300 Limo 
• H2 White Hummer
• Silver Double Axle Hummer
• Range Rover Sport Limo

5 Popular Wedding Car Hire Manchester Routes

A short drive after your wedding ceremony or before your reception is critical when celebrating your wedding. It’s a great way to wind down after the adrenaline rush of the ceremony, and allows you a quiet moment with your new spouse before you enter the mania of the wedding reception. 

As one of the UK’s most beautiful cities, Manchester is the perfect place in which to take a quick drive through following your wedding ceremony. Take a look below to see 5 excellent routes that provide the perfect blend of sightseeing and relaxation before you make your way to the ceremony.

Route 1: The Industrial Route

Manchester is well-known for its critical role in the Industrial Revolution. As such, this route will show off the various locations & landmarks that best represent this major part of the city’s history, along with some brilliant sightseeing to boot. The route begins at the stunning Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square, one of the city’s most notorious landmarks, before taking you on a breezy, 15-minute drive that gives you a view of St Peter’s Square, the Deansgate and Castlefield viaducts and Beetham Tower. The journey then comes to a close at the Royal Mills Courtyard, a small, open space where you can pose for wedding photos. 

Route 2: The Riverside Route

If you want your wedding journey to take you past the various glittering bodies of water found within Manchester, then this is the route for you. The journey starts at the riverside near Etihad Stadium, before taking you on a brisk 20-minute drive past the city’s various rivers and canals, including Castlefield Basin and New Islington Marina. This culminates in your arrival at the Quays in Salford, which provides a stunning, watery backdrop for any wedding photos you might want to take. 

Route 3: The Sporty Route

Manchester has a strong history in the world of sport, being the host city of two of the world’s most popular & successful football clubs: Manchester City and Manchester United. Given that these clubs have fans all over the world, it’s no wonder that the city has become a tourist trap for fans. 

If you are a fellow fan and want to add a splash of footy-flavoured fun to your wedding day, why not take a trip around Manchester’s most prominent sporting sights before you make your way to the wedding reception? Whether you want to see Old Trafford, get a photo on Sir Alex Ferguson Road or make a quick stop at the National Football Museum, our chauffeurs will plan the perfect football-themed route for your wedding day. 

Route 4: The Night Lights Route

Like many UK cities, Manchester is absolutely breathtaking at night. When the twinkling lights of streetlamps and buildings illuminate the city like a sky full of stars, there truly is nothing else like it. This makes the city the perfect place for a night-time drive, which is exactly what you’ll need after a long day of celebrating. Starting at St Peter’s Square and taking you past the neon glimmer of Deansgate Locks and the light trails at Salford Quays, this route adds a beautiful backdrop to a relaxing drive after the most important celebration of your lifetime. 

Route 5: The Scenic Route

While it has its roots in industry and city life, Manchester is also home to some of the most beautiful countryside in all of the United Kingdom. For a more scenic route before or after your wedding reception, we recommend starting at the Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden in Didsbury (around 25 minutes away from the city centre) before making your way through the scenic village centre. 

From here, you’ll loop around Manchester city centre, passing a range of lush green parks such as Debdale Park, Reddish Vale Country Park and Boggart Hole Clough, before you reach Heaton Park, arguably the most famous green area associated with Manchester. Additionally, if you want to stop at any point near one of these glorious parks for a quick wedding photoshoot, your Phantom Hire chauffeur will be more than happy to oblige. 

Choose Your Venue: 4 Wedding Venues That Are Perfect For Our Wedding Car Hire Manchester Service

Manchester is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the UK, ranging from gorgeous country estates to awe-inspiring hotels. Read on to see which of the vehicles from our wedding car hire Manchester service would be best suited for some of the city’s most incredible wedding venues. 

The Monastery

Location: Monastery Manchester Ltd, Gorton Lane, Manchester

Recommended vehicle: Rolls-Royce Phantom Limo

Known worldwide as one of the most luxurious wedding venues in all of Britain, The Monastery was once listed as one of the 100 most endangered sites in the UK, alongside iconic historical monuments like the Taj Mahal and the Pompeii ruins. As such, it offers a classy, spacious heritage site as a backdrop for your ceremony, transforming your wedding day into a luxury event capable of hosting anywhere between 70 and 350 attendants. 

A venue as luxurious as this should only be paired with an equally luxurious vehicle, which is why the Rolls-Royce Phantom Limo is a perfect fit for The Monastery.  The car’s status as Rolls-Royce’s flagship vehicle expertly matches the venue’s historic vibe, whilst its sleek design and bespoke perfectly match the vibe of a luxury wedding. 

Didsbury House Hotel

Location: Didsbury Park, Didsbury (22-minute drive from Manchester city centre)

Recommended vehicle: Rolls-Royce Dawn

Located in the quaint village of Didsbury, just 25 minutes away from the centre of Manchester, this glamorous country hotel is perfect for those looking for a more scenic backdrop to their nuptial celebrations. The venue comprises of a Victorian-era townhouse, complete with a roomy Gold Lounge for dancing and a bar stocked with all your favourite drinks. Whether you’re hosting a smaller ceremony with family & friends or are going all out with a lavish, party-fuelled bonanza, Didsbury House Hotel is the perfect place in which to say your wedding vows. 

The Rolls-Royce Dawn would make an excellent companion piece to this charming venue. The Arctic White variant in particular would fabulously complement the snow-white walls of the hotel’s exterior. On top of that, the Dawn’s retractable roof is a perfect fit for country venues, as you can enjoy the feel of the grass-infused wind as you make your way to the wedding.  

King Street Townhouse

Location: 10 Booth Street, Manchester

Recommended vehicle: Rolls-Royce Phantom 8

The King Street Townhouse is a fantastic choice for couples looking to enjoy a city-based wedding ceremony. This exquisitely sculpted wedding venue is located at the heart of Manchester’s retail district, functioning as a hotel, ceremony venue and a reception venue. This saves you from having to make multiple bookings for each part of the day, meaning that you and your guests can seamlessly go from event to event without interruption. For a smooth, stress-free and above all, luxurious wedding day, King Street Townhouse is the best choice.

Luxury venues like this are best serviced by booking the Rolls-Royce Phantom 8. As stated previously, this vehicle is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious cars in the world, so hiring it for your wedding ceremony needs will immediately add an additional flair of opulence to the proceedings. On top of that, the Phantom is primed for comfort thanks to luscious seating and a spacious cabin, so you can experience the feeling of ultimate comfort as you make your way to your ceremony. 

The Saddleworth Hotel

Location: Huddersfield Road, Delph, Saddleworth, Oldham (45-minute drive from Manchester city centre)

Recommended vehicle: Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Alternatively, if you’re keen to get away from the hustle & bustle of central Manchester on your special day, why not go for the Saddleworth Hotel? Located in the town of Oldham, about 45 minutes away from the city centre, this quaint countryside hotel offers an elegant ballroom and 10 acres of stunning woodland in which to celebrate your tying of the knot. 

Whether you want to take some rustic wedding photos in the surrounding woods or breathe in the country air as you tuck into your wedding meal, this wonderful venue is the ultimate place to host a country wedding celebration in the Manchester area.

Country venues like this one are most appropriate for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Besides being an absolutely stunning vehicle, its 4 x 4 driving capabilities make it perfectly suited to traversing any bumpy or uneven terrain you might find as you make your way through the Manchester countryside. 

Testimonials

Hear first-hand from Phantom Hire’s satisfied customers about their brilliant wedding car hire Manchester service. 

“Brilliant service and very good drivers. Got picked up on time and return journey. Will definitely use again” – M. Faisal (read full review)

The car looked amazing, super clean and classy, and the driver was really friendly and professional. Everything ran smoothly as expected and it added such a nice touch to the day. Definitely glad we went with Phantom Hire” – Han Roze (read full review)

“Phantom Car Hire exceeded all expectations, delivering not only stunning vehicles but also unmatched service and reliability. We would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a premium, stress-free luxury car hire experience” – Usman Shafiq (read full review)

Wedding Car Hire Manchester FAQs

When is the best time to book the car?

Given how busy Phantom Hire’s wedding car hire Manchester services can be during peak wedding season (May to August), it is recommended that you book your wedding car at least 1-3 months before your wedding date. This increases the likelihood that your desired vehicle will be available and provides ample time to make any adjustments before the big day. 

Can the car be decorated?

Yes, Phantom Hire’s wedding package offers several decoration options for your wedding car. This includes a personalised number plate that reads a message of your choice and decorative ribbons in a colour of your choice. 

How much does a wedding car hire Manchester service cost?

The cost of your wedding car hire Manchester service will depend on which car you choose to book, the length of the booking, and the locations of the wedding journey’s starting point & destination. To get an exact quote on your wedding journey, submit an enquiry to our sales team through this obligation-free form.

Can I hire multiple cars?

Yes, Phantom Hire allows for multiple vehicles to be booked out for the same event (availability permitting). To ensure you get the cars you want, make sure to book well in advance (at least 3-4 months).

Are the drivers experienced?

All of Phantom Hire’s drivers are seasoned professionals and have serviced weddings throughout Manchester multiple times in their careers. 

Book Your Wedding Car Hire Manchester Journey Today With Phantom Hire

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and the transport you book for the day needs to reflect that. As the primary provider of wedding car hire in Manchester, Phantom Hire is here to make sure that everything plays out exactly as you imagined. After all, it’s your special day, and you deserve to get the best wedding car possible. When you book with Phantom Hire’s award-winning wedding car hire Manchester service, you’ll be shocked to think that you considered looking anywhere else. 

If you’re ready to book your Manchester wedding car with Phantom Hire’s award-winning service, contact the sales team by calling 0121 227 9984, emailing sales@phantomhire.com, or by submitting an obligation-free enquiry. For further information about booking with the company’s wedding car hire Manchester service, have a look at the city’s landing page on our website, or better still, have a read of one of these blogs: 

• Factors to Consider When Booking Your Wedding Car in Manchester
• Luxury Car Hire Manchester UK: Our 5 Favourite Journeys in the Capital of the North
• Should You Provide Wedding Transportation For Your Guests? – Breaking Down The Benefits of Wedding Guest Transport