How Important Is The Choice Of Wedding Car Supplier In The Changing Market & Credit Crunch Times

The choice of wedding car supplier is very important in this changing market and credit crunch times, not so long ago the choice of wedding car and car supplier was limited; there was the yellow pages and word of mouth recommendation from a friend. The cars were limited to vintage and classic models usually operated by the owner and car enthusiast from his home in town. The car journey involved a local pickup, a short ride to the church, and then on to the reception around the corner, how times have changed.

Recent changes in the law, social trends and new technology has given the bride and groom far more choice for their location of the service and reception. Fewer couples are married in church now, but that may change with the advent of choosing which church to get married in. Many couples are opting for something different, getting married in a barn, a castle, a manor house, a hotel, a pub or a venue with a theme, whichever is the dream location. The ceremony and the reception are very often at the same location, and these venues are open for business throughout the week and all year round.

Has the car supplier changed with the times, will they be able to meet the new customer demands, and will the car be able to meet the new customer demands? It will be vitally important to choose a wedding car supplier who understands the changing customer requirements and is able to offer the reliable service that meets the demands of todays wedding transfers.

It was fine when the choice was a classic or vintage car from a home wedding car operator, who only had to travel a couple of miles. Today the cars are expected to travel further distances than ever, be able to cope with the density of todays town traffic and motorway speeds. It is more important than ever to make sure the wedding car will be able to make the journey.

The classic car parked on the drive all year round will probably make the short trip around town but the longer journey will show up an under maintained car. A modern classic Rolls Royce cost many thousands of pounds when new with servicing bills to match. The wedding cars maybe older now, but the high servicing costs of these cars for the small car supplier have not changed.

Wedding car suppliers meeting the new demands are generally larger companies with their own selection of cars. They can afford to keep them together in a large garage to be viewed at anytime, be out of the weather elements and keep them in good condition and well maintained. They will operate their business all year round and be available during working hours and throughout the week. They will regularly use the cars on longer wedding transfers and operate them throughout the year; this is well known to improve the reliability of older cars. The vintage cars will generally be transported to the location because they cannot travel longer distances or cope with todays faster pace of traffic. The larger business will have conducted more weddings, be more likely to know the church or venue and know the route and that the car is reliable for the distance.

In conclusion, do not cut costs, the larger wedding car hire company maybe more expensive but they are more likely to offer the support and service you will expect on the wedding day.

By: gavin burnham

Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com

Gavin Burnham has been involved in wedding car hire for a number of years and offers further information articles & pictures at www.cars4weddings.co.uk. Cars 4 Weddings have a unique selection of 15 family owned wedding cars for the bride and groom