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Melissa
Beginner January 2021

Wedding Transportation

Melissa, on August 3, 2020 at 7:13 PM Posted in Planning 0 7
Hi guys! I am trying to look into wedding transportation for myself (bride) and bridesmaids, the groom and groomsmen, and our parents and any other VIPs. I’m looking into transportation to get us all from our hotel to the venue which is about 15-20 minutes away. We would be utilizing multiple trips since we are doing a first look at the venue so we don’t want to travel together. The wedding ceremony and reception are also at the same place so we would really only need it to get from the getting ready hotel to the venue since my fiancé and I are planning to get a separate getaway car for after the reception.


Do you think it’s worth it to get a sprinter limo bus or something like that? Or should we just do a few SUVs? I like the idea of atleast each wedding party traveling together, but not sure if it’s worth the cost.
Also, would it be rude to ask the groom’s family if they would split the cost of transportation with my family since they would be transporting their son and his attendants as well? I know that typically the groom and/or his family pay for their transportation but it would be more cost effective if we used the same company since most only offer hourly services.

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on August 4, 2020 at 3:19 PM
  • Angel
    Expert August 2020
    Angel ·
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    The main issue I've ran into with transportation companies is that they have a 4-hour minimum, so it's almost worthless (or at least just really expensive) if you're only using it to get from point A to point B. I don't think it's rude to ask groom's family to split the cost, as long as the groom asks and is ok with it.

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  • Melissa
    Beginner January 2021
    Melissa ·
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    Yeah that is my thing, but at the same time we are making atleast 3 point A to point B trips so I'm conflicted! And yes of course, my FH would be the one to ask.

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Can you use an Uber/Lyft? Find out if they have an option for a larger vehicle. Can people use their own vehicles? That way the attendants aren't stuck at the end of the party needing transportation as well.
    The groom's parents being expected to pay for this or that is a tradition that has long since died out. If people offer to pay, that's one thing but don't expect that someone will automatically pay or split costs due to "tradition".
    Have a discussion with the parents presenting your ideas but be prepared for them to say no.
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  • Melissa
    Beginner January 2021
    Melissa ·
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    I was thinking about uber and lyft but it kinda freaks me out since it is not a secure plan. It is a holiday weekend and I want to make sure all the attendants get there on time. Also, my FH's parents are actually super traditional (in every sense) and have been that way throughout the whole wedding planning process. I just didn't know if it was rude to ask to split the cost since we will both be utilizing the vehicle or let them figure it out on their own since they are paying for the "traditional" groom wedding necessities.

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Let them figure it out.
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  • Melissa
    Beginner January 2021
    Melissa ·
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    And for clarification, I'm not expecting them to do anything. It was a simple question on if it was rude to ASK since they are already providing assistance with the rehearsal dinner and everything the groom needs for the wedding day. Obviously we know there is a chance they will say no.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Hi Melissa! What does your fiancé think? He'd probably have the best idea for how they'd react and how to approach it. I think it could be a really casual and simple conversation about how you all plan to get around on the wedding day - "any interest in going in together on nice shuttle??" and see where things go from there! 😉

    I would get a few estimates first though so you know what the cost would look like - like Angel mentioned, every transportation company I looked at had a significant minimum like 4 hours of service!

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