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Wedding Car Hire in London

As the leading operator of Rolls-Royce wedding cars for hire in London, we’ve seen first-hand that effective planning is the key to an unforgettable wedding day that runs seamlessly, without any unexpected interruptions or delays. Unless you’re hosting a mega-wedding with over 500 guests, you definitely don’t need a strict minute-by-minute schedule. That said, having a well-organised timeline can help you keep your special day stress-free – especially if you’re hosting a large wedding with over 100 guests.

A trusted and reliable provider of wedding car hire in London can help you streamline the whole day, from coordinating with your photographer to capture stunning moments with your wedding car in London to keeping you on track for couple’s photos and timely returns to your venue.

To support your planning, we’ve created a sample wedding day timeline, drawing on decades of experience enhancing weddings with our luxurious chauffeur-driven cars in London.

Sample London Wedding Day Timeline

9:00 AM: Hair and Makeup Begin

The bridesmaids and mother of the bride typically go first, allowing the bride to have her moment last.

10:00 AM: Bouquets Arrive, Venue Set-Up Begins

Confirm the arrival of bouquets, buttonholes, and suppliers.

11:00 AM: Get Dressed, Photographer Arrives

By 11am, the bridal party will be dressed and made up, ready to assist the bride. Your photographer will have arrived by now too to capture the bride’s final prep. They can arrive earlier instead to photograph the bridesmaids getting made up, but it’s often easier to take these shots posed, rather than photographers complicating things by taking photos of bridesmaids with one eyelash on.

11:45 AM: Wedding Party Photos and Light Snacks

Take a moment for formal photos with your bridal party. Consider how early you want your London wedding car hire to arrive – this could be an amazing opportunity for stunning shots of you and your bridesmaids in front of and inside the car.

12:30 PM: Groom and Guests Arrive at the Venue

The groom should arrive early, along with his groomsmen, to greet guests and help them to their seats. Consider booking a chauffeur-driven wedding car – perfect for brides who are worried the groom and groomsmen will be late! You can also book London wedding car hire and limousine hire for close family members to ensure the most important guests arrive on time, with chauffeurs assisting elderly guests to get in and out of vehicles comfortably.

12:45 PM: Bride Departs for the Venue

Sip your favourite champagne with your bridesmaids from the Rolls-Royce wedding car’s built-in bar as you enjoy a moment of celebration. The spacious interior and extended legroom ensure that your dress remains flawless, allowing you to arrive in comfort and style. Don’t worry about traffic and accidents – a professional chauffeur will have that covered.

1:00 PM: Ceremony Begins

This is the moment you’ve been dreaming of. Your chauffeur, well-versed in your venue’s layout, will position the London wedding car perfectly for a stunning arrival. Step out effortlessly as they assist with your dress and ensure a graceful exit.

1:45 PM: Ceremony Ends, Confetti Shots

After the ceremony, take some time for confetti shots. You can also retreat for a few minutes to enjoy your first drink as a couple before stepping out to greet your guests.

2:15 PM: Reception Drinks and Couple’s Photos

While your guests enjoy drinks and canapés, you and your partner can capture your first photos as newlyweds. Your chauffeur can take you to iconic locations like Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, or Kensington Palace gardens, working closely with your photographer to position the car for stunning shots. They’ll also ensure you return on time, with every moment beautifully captured.

2:30 PM: Group Photos with the Wedding Party

Organize group photos outside the venue. Your luxury wedding car in London can also serve as a striking prop for these photos, adding an element of sophistication and elegance to the scene. Chauffeurs experienced in collaborating with photographers can position the car as needed, ensuring it enhances the composition of your shots.

4:00 PM: Dinner Service Begins

Dinner is a time to relax and enjoy. Plan for around two hours depending on the style of meal you’ve chosen. Plated meals add an air of formality but typically take longer than a buffet.

5:15 PM: Speeches

Speeches typically occur between the main course and dessert. This allows nervous speakers to get them out of the way and enjoy the rest of the evening.

6:00 PM: Dessert and Cake Cutting

After dessert, transition to cutting the cake – a timeless photo opportunity! Traditionally, the couple hold the cake knife together, with the bride’s hand on top, and gently cut a small slice from the bottom tier, before feeding each other a bite from that first slice.

6:30 PM: Couple’s Portraits During Golden Hour

Use the soft lighting before sunset for romantic portraits. London is full of hidden gem locations for golden hour photos, offering a unique charm beyond the usual landmarks. Consider the secluded rose gardens of Holland Park, the tranquil Kyoto Garden, the historic alleys of Neal’s Yard, or the serene Hampstead Pergola. Your luxury car can add an extra touch of sophistication, serving as an elegant prop or backdrop to elevate the timeless beauty of these intimate portraits.

7:00 PM: Evening Guests Arrive

Greet evening guests with a welcome drink, ensuring they feel included in the celebrations.

7:30 PM: Couple First Dance

Enter the evening celebration as a married couple, making a grand or understated arrival, depending on your choice of wedding car hire in London, before sharing your first dance.

7:45 PM: DJ or Band Begins

As the celebration kicks off, designate a few members of your wedding party to encourage guests onto the dance floor.

9:30 PM: Evening Food Is Served

Ensure the menu reflects the elegance of the day, offering a selection of thoughtfully curated dishes that cater to a range of tastes.

11:30 PM: Couple Departs

End the evening with a show-stopping exit in a car that embodies your “happily ever after.” Choose a vehicle that reflects your style, and enhance it with personalised details like a custom number plate, leaving a lasting impression as you depart.

12:00 AM: Party Ends

Consider booking group travel for your guests or providing them the link to a luxury group travel company like Phantom Hire. Limousines offer cost-effective but luxurious transport for groups, offering ample space for guests, ensuring everyone gets home safely, and creating a sense of celebration that extends beyond the venue.

Book your wedding car hire in London today

We have decades of experience chauffeuring brides, grooms, couples, and guests to the most prestigious wedding venues in London, including The Ritz London, The Dorchester, Banqueting House, and The Langham London. When we provide our wedding car service in London, our focus is on creating a completely bespoke experience, tailored for each couple and wedding down to the finest details, from the colour-matched car decorations to the way your wedding chauffeur interacts with you.

To learn more about Rolls-Royce wedding car hire in London and to obtain wedding car hire London prices, fill out our enquiry form or call 0121 227 9984.