F.A.Q

Questions about the Cars

How fast can the old cars go? I have a 1 hour journey in a normal car from the church to hotel. 

Our Vintage style cars can travel at normal road speeds (except on Motorway), but to be sure, time wise, you should add about 5 to 10 minutes on a 1 hour journey.

Are the convertible cars watertight?

Generally, yes, but under severe conditions we cannot guarantee this.

Can we view the wedding cars before we book?

Absolutely, we would love you to come down and see the cars in person. 

Will an ‘old’ vehicle be reliable?

Our Vintage style cars run with modern engines. This means that they are lot more reliable than say a 50 or 60 year old engine. All of our wedding cars go through a very strict and regular service routine regardless of the mileage they have done. Our experience tells us that prevention is always better than cure. It should be noted that all cars whatever make or model will breakdown at some stage or another and we always recommend you have a back up plan in place.

Do you have the correct insurance for wedding hire?

100% yes!  All of our cars have individual insurance for wedding hire and copies of our insurance is available on request.

Are the pictures of the cars on the website the actual cars?

Yes, they are.  You are very welcome to come and see the cars in person before you book.

My Partner is 6ft 2in tall, will they be comfortable in the vintage style cars?

We have had grooms of at least this height before, but it’s probably best for them to try for size for before you book.    We recommend ‘Alice’ if you are particularly tall.

Do you provide champagne in the wedding cars?

We provide a complementary bottle of chilled sparkling wine for you to toast your day.   We can provide a non alcoholic alternative if you give us notice.

Do you provide an Umbrella in the car?

Yes, we do but it’s always best to have your own as a back up.   Our umbrellas are functional rather than wedding style.

Will the wedding car have ribbons on?

Yes. All vehicles are dressed with traditional white or Ivory ribbons unless you state otherwise. 

Can our guests throw confetti / rice / lavender into the wedding car?

NO. We politely request that your guests do not deliberately throw any of the above near or inside any vehicle. Damp confetti can cause damage to the upholstery. Dry confetti gets into every nook and cranny and into the radiator.

Can we squeeze in an extra person?

Our Cars page on this website states the number of passengers each vehicle can seat. This cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.

Do you provide child seats?

Sorry but we don’t provide child seats.  Some of the cars will not take a child a seat – please check with us before booking.    Our vintage vehicles are not suitable for small children requiring car seats.

Can I call you to give you my booking details rather than book on the internet?

That’s not a problem, we love to talk. Our online booking system is there to make life a little easier for you if you live abroad or work shifts and just want to get you cars booked at a time that suits you.

Can we trust you to turn up on the day?

We have looked after thousands of couples and never once have we just not turned up. Our reputation means everything to us, and is your guarantee that we will be there when we say.

How many wedding cars will I need?

This will depend on the size of your bridal party. My advice is to get the bridal car arranged and then if you feel the need for another car or cars we can help by giving you our opinion of what will work and also the best cost option for you.  The main bridal car should be special to the bride (and later the bride and groom.) We do not recommend or advise using the main bridal car for ferrying passengers. Any problems en-route will cause stress to the bride who will be waiting for the car to return as well as delaying proceedings. Utilising the main bridal vehicle for multiple trips is entirely at your own risk.

What happens if the wedding car breaks down?

This has to be the most frequently asked question but the answer has many different scenarios and therefore a simple answer is not possible. We will try to cover the most common situations:

Should the car breakdown prior to the hire date and we are unable to rectify the problem in time, wherever possible you will be offered the choice of  an alternative vehicle. Should the car breakdown on the day of hire, this is regarded as an emergency and we reserve the right to substitute another vehicle and is subject to availability. If you have hired more than one vehicle and one suffers a breakdown during the course of the hire period which cannot be rectified, one of the other vehicles may be able step in and you will be on your way as soon as possible. If the vehicle is unable to continue with the itinerary, sending a replacement is not always practical and unlikely due to distance and time constraints.  In either instance, the chauffeur will make his preliminary checks.  Do bear in mind he is not a mechanic and he will be under pressure. Cars are machines and so it is inevitable that from time to time (and it is rare) they do break down. This in no way reflects our commitment to maintain all vehicles to the highest possible standard.

We strongly recommend and advise that you have a back-up travel plan in place before the day begins.

Can the bridal car take the bridesmaids first then come back for the bride?

Yes, if requested but not recommended. Each journey must not exceed 5 km each way. It must be noted that any delays during the first journey will have a knock-on effect for the second trip and thereafter. We believe the bride should have her own personal vehicle. REMEMBER – these are very special vehicles for a very special event!

Will you provide wedding transport for a Civil Partnership?

Yes of course. We provide transport for weddings of all denominations, Civil Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Wedding Blessings and renewal of vows.

How long can we have the wedding car for?

Every wedding is different but generally our service is usually for around 3-4 hours.  We normally arrive at the house approximately 20-30 minutes before the bride needs to leave for the ceremony and our service finishes once we drop you to your reception venue (there will be time for a few photos outside the venue if required).

What’s included in the price?

Uniformed chauffeur, ribbons & bows in white or ivory, transport to photo location (either en-route or within a reasonable distance), bottle of bubbly or non alcoholic alternative (this will need to be pre-ordered when we contact you to reconfirm).

How far do you travel?

We generally travel anywhere up to 2 hours away from our Waterford base, but please note your quote will reflect the distance travelled

Do you provide vehicles for school Graduations or other types of hire ?

Yes we do. Just contact via email info@alleventslimos.com or call Ray on 086 2011361

Payment Questions

Do I need to pay a deposit to reserve a wedding vehicle?

Yes. Deposits can be paid online when you make an online booking or card, cash or Bank Transfer. Vehicles are only reserved upon payment of the appropriate fee. 

When is the balance payment due?

Your balance payment can be paid prior to the wedding day using Credit or Debit cards Cash or by bank transfer.    In the event of a bank transfer please make sure funds reach our account before the big day.   Payments can be made on the day but must be in cash.

Will I get a receipt from you for any money paid?

Yes you will, we are fully tax compliant and issue receipts for everything.

Will I lose my deposit if I cancel my booking?

Yes, sorry.  All deposits are non-refundable.

We haggle on everything, do you mind if we do this with you?

We don’t give an inflated price to begin with and we are very transparent with our pricing online.   We don’t, like others, make up prices as we go along or inflate prices for bank holidays etc.  We think our prices are very fair for the quality of our cars and service.  There are many cut price wedding cars for you to choose from, but always go to see them first ?

General Questions

We have been forced to change the collection address / Reception location since we made the booking will there be an extra charge?

This will all depend on where you are now going from or to, just make contact and we can tell you. Any changes to those specified at the time of booking may incur an additional charge.

We live out in the country – Will you be able to find us?

We are a long time at this, don’t worry. We will look you up via your eircode or google maps and make sure we have plenty of time to find you.

What happens if the wedding car is delayed?

There can be several reasons why the car may be delayed. This could be due to traffic congestion, road closures, level crossings, accidents, weather etc. All of which are unforeseen and beyond our control. Your chauffeur will always keep you informed if they are likely to be delayed.  We always aim to be at your departure point 20-30 mins before you need to leave to allow for any delay incurred.

I have a question that is not listed on this page

No problem at all.  You can either give Ray our wedding manager a call on 086 2011361 or email info@alleventslimos.com

We will do our best to answer and we will also add your question to the web page.