Have The Fairytale Wedding With Horse-Drawn Carriage Hire

From an early age, we are exposed to the magical dreams of fairy tales. Little was Cinderella aware, as she turned up to the ball in her horse-drawn carriage (before it turned into a pumpkin that is) gleaming in her glass slippers and escorted from the carriage by her adoring coachman that she was indeed, making history. I’m not talking about starring in one of the most famous fairytales of all time. I’m talking about the fantasy that became every young girls dream; arriving to greet her prince in her own horse drawn carriage. This romantic age-old tale has led to horse drawn carriage hire being heavily associated with the modern day fairy tale wedding. Your wedding day is all about feeling special and feeling beautiful (and of course about marrying the love of your life). What better way to start the celebrations, than to feel like a lady of luxury, slowly being drawn through the pebbled streets to the clip-clapping of horse’s hooves on the pavement? Stepping in to a luxurious carriage, with a smartly dressed coachman directing the horses, with the passing crowds desperate for a glance at the bride, is what all true fairy tales are made of. If you have decided this is the transport to take you to your wedding then you will have a few things to consider when researching your horse drawn carriage hire. Carriages come in different sizes and styles as well as enclosed or open. Depending on how many people you need to transport (usually just the bride and the father of the bride) and your preferred style, will help you decide what to go for. The time of yea
r may have an impact on your decision also. If you are having a summer wedding, you will probably decide on an open carriage however if it’s mid winter and the weather is predictably British (overcast with showers), an enclosed carriage may be more sensible. You will also have the option of choosing the type of horse to draw your carriage. Many hire companies will offer you the chance to use a rescue horse. With no effect on the quality of your service, contributing your funds towards helping the rescue of horses is a great way to spend your wedding transport budget. With a choice of different horses, perhaps from a pair of welsh cobs, to Belgium blacks, the coachman will assist every part of your journey, from entering the carriage to ensuring you arrive at the church on time. You may also like to ensure the colour scheme of the wedding continues through to the transport. From choosing the colour of the coachman’s’ suit, to the colour of the flowers in the carriage, the horse drawn carriage hire company will be able to assist you with these finer details. Any other extras you require, such as champagne, balloons or confetti can usually be arranged also. While horse drawn carriage hire is not the cheapest method of transport for getting to the church on your wedding day, it arguably is the most dramatic and the most romantic. We drive around in cars every day, but how often do we get the chance to be drawn around by horses and made to feel like royalty? You will hopefully, only have one set of wedding photos, so make sure you get the best shots you can.