Wedding Tips: Wedding cars

BEhind the scenes

The wedding car is more than transport — it is a lovely few minutes of calm between getting ready and walking the aisle, and it makes for some of the most timeless photographs of the day. A few things worth thinking about.

In South Africa still plays a big role in weddings. Here are some tips to get the most out of this part of your wedding day.

Bride waiting in a vintage wedding car
A quiet moment in the car — often where the calmest portraits happen.

Build in a few minutes for it

It is tempting to treat the car as pure logistics, but those few minutes between the house and the church are often beautifully calm — just you, a breath, and the day about to begin. Ask your driver to take it slowly, and let me grab a frame or two through the window. Those images age wonderfully.

Couple with old wedding car
A classic car is a gorgeous prop — a reliable one matters even more.

Reliable beats flashy

A vintage car is a gorgeous touch, but make sure it is a reliable one — a breakdown on the way to the ceremony is the kind of stress nobody needs. Confirm pick-up times in writing, allow extra travel time when you build your timeline, and keep a back-up plan in your back pocket. Then simply enjoy the ride.

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