Chauffeur-driven wedding cars

Chauffeur wedding cars for the bride, groom and bridal party across London and Surrey, with timings planned around your ceremony and photographer.

In short: Chauffeur wedding car hire provides a smart car and driver to take the bride, groom and bridal party between home, ceremony and reception, usually with ribbons and timings planned around the photographer. In and around London a modern executive or luxury wedding car typically costs about £400 to £750 for around four hours, with extra cars and longer bookings costing more.

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The wedding car is a small part of the budget but a big part of the day running on time. The car usually does several jobs: taking the bridesmaids and a parent to the ceremony, returning for the bride, then carrying the couple to the reception, sometimes with a stop for photographs on the way. Each run needs to fit the ceremony start time, the venue's access rules and the photographer's plan, so timings are worked out well before the day.

Modern chauffeur wedding cars are typically black or silver executive or luxury saloons, or a people carrier for the bridal party, dressed with ribbons on request. They suit couples who want a clean, contemporary look and reliable comfort, especially for longer runs between a London church or register office and a venue in Surrey, Berkshire or Kent. Vintage and classic cars are a different specialist service with their own limitations on distance and weather.

What is included

A smart executive or luxury car with a suited chauffeur
Ribbons or a simple dressing on request
Runs for the bridal party, the bride and the couple
A route and timing plan agreed with you in advance
Arrival at the ceremony with time to spare for photographs
Help with dresses, veils and getting in and out of the car
Space for a short photo stop between ceremony and reception
Guest transfers or a late-evening going-away car as extras

Who it is for

Couples who want a modern, comfortable car rather than a vintage one
Weddings where the ceremony and reception are some distance apart
Bridal parties that need a people carrier for bridesmaids
Register office weddings in London followed by a meal elsewhere
Guests who need collecting from a station, hotel or airport
A late-night going-away car to a hotel or the airport

How much does it cost?

As a guide, a modern chauffeur wedding car around London typically costs about £400 to £600 for roughly four hours in an executive saloon and £500 to £750 in a luxury model. Extra vehicles, longer bookings, long distances between venues and peak Saturdays in summer can all push the price up. See our full cost guide.

How it works

How chauffeur-driven wedding cars works, step by step

Share the plan

Send the date, all addresses, ceremony time and who needs to travel in which car, plus any photo stops.

Timings and vehicles agreed

A running order is drawn up showing each run, the vehicle and the booking length, along with a fixed price.

Final confirmation

In the final weeks, timings, addresses and contact numbers on the day are reconfirmed, along with any changes to the schedule.

On the day

The car arrives early, dressed as agreed, and the chauffeur follows the running order, keeping in touch with the ushers or coordinator.

Chauffeur-driven wedding cars: FAQs

How far in advance should we book a wedding car?

For a Saturday between May and September, booking six to twelve months ahead is sensible, as popular dates go early. Weekday and winter weddings are easier. Once the date and venues are fixed, secure the car, then confirm the detailed timings about two to four weeks before the day.

How long do we need the car for?

Most weddings need around three to five hours, covering the bridal party run, the bride's run, waiting during the ceremony and the trip to the reception. If the venues are far apart, or you want a photo stop, allow more. A clear running order makes it easy to see the booking length you need.

Can one car take the bridesmaids and the bride?

Yes, if the timings allow. The car takes the bridesmaids and perhaps a parent first, then returns for the bride. This works best when home and the ceremony are close together. If they are more than about 20 to 30 minutes apart, a second car is usually safer than relying on the first making it back.

Do wedding cars need a licence?

Rules depend on the vehicle and how it is used. Cars used only for weddings can fall outside private hire licensing, but a chauffeur company that also carries out private hire journeys in London will normally use TfL-licensed vehicles and drivers. If in doubt, ask the company how its cars and drivers are licensed and insured for hire.