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Beginner August 2013

Black Cab to wedding??

Janey4, 29 of October of 2012 at 11:37 Posted on Planning 0 35
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Has anyone got a black cab to their wedding!?

I’m not that fussed about cars and it seems like a good way of shaving a few £££’s off the budget, especially as we are having the ceremony and reception in one place.

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Latest activity by pinkjellybaby, 24 of March of 2014 at 17:28
  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
    kharv ·
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    I didn't have cars at all as we had everything in one place but I also got ready there. If I'd needed one I would have just hired an executive taxi though so I think a black cab is a great idea.

    I couldn't bring myself to shell out £500 on a car I was going to use for 10 minutes.

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  • Elixia
    Beginner March 2014
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    Same or better yet if someone in the family has a nice posh car, ask them to drive you! make them part of the day!

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  • *gnashers*
    Beginner October 2013
    *gnashers* ·
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    I'm asking my bridesmaid's neighbour if he'll take us in his cab - we'll pay his petrol and give him a bit of money as a thank you.

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  • far2calm
    Beginner May 2012
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    Go for it... we never hired cars, I walked to church (thank you lovely weather) and then we had hired a Mercedes to take to us to the reception and used our audi for the bridesmaids and ushers. Saved a fortune....

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  • Nicola_84uk
    Beginner October 2013
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    My very kind uncle has arranged a Merc for me and OH. I want my mum and BM's to arrive at the same time as me so I looked into Black Cabs. I found a silver one that actually offers a wedding service. Basically cleaned with coloured ribbon. It's costing £85 for a 45 minute journey. I think they look great.

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    Oooo what company is that please?!

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  • Nicola_84uk
    Beginner October 2013
    Nicola_84uk ·
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    It's mantax, Manchester based. Where are you? xx


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  • Pook82
    Beginner August 2012
    Pook82 ·
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    I got a black cab to my wedding, just ordered one in advance from the hotel and it cost the normal fare - the driver was lovely too and waited outside the venue while I had a couple of pictures taken!

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    Cheshire -the wedding is in Knutsford!
    Thanks for the info!
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  • Elixia
    Beginner March 2014
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    your near me!

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  • ellebob
    Beginner February 2013
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    I'm just getting a taxi, then drive with OH in our car to the reception. I love the idea of driving around like normal in a wedding dress, lol

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    Where abouts are you?

    Where are you getting married?

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    I like that idea too!!!

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  • Elixia
    Beginner March 2014
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    I'm from Crewe (20 miles away)

    getting married in Chester at the Abode Hotel!

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    I'm getting married at Belle Epoque in Knutsford -cant wait!

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  • sian-tiffany
    Beginner May 2012
    sian-tiffany ·
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    This!

    We have everything at the same place too as i didnt want to spend £100's getting a car to the venue. Personally i think its a waste so a Black Cab is a good compromise.

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  • Nicola_84uk
    Beginner October 2013
    Nicola_84uk ·
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    WELL I NEVER! That's where i am getting married ? Mantax is an option then. what date you getting married?? xx

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  • Kentish Gal
    Beginner July 2013
    Kentish Gal ·
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    Everyone will be in the village hall when I arrive and I'll probably be the last on the dance floor so cars are a complete waste of money. One black cab for my son and I, one for the BM's. Job's a good 'un!

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  • G
    Beginner October 2014
    getmetothechruchontime ·
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    Can you send me the details for the taxi in Manchester please thank you

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  • J
    Beginner August 2013
    Janey4 ·
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    Small world!!

    We are getting maried on the 1st August next year!!

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  • katiechops
    Beginner June 2013
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    I think some taxi firms will ensure the cab is clean if you book it in advance, I know my sister in law booked a black cab a week before so they cleaned it and even stuck a white ribbon on it for her, plus you dont want bits of last nights kebab on the hem of your dress do you ?

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  • clarehj
    Beginner April 2012
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    I went for a white wedding cab with ribbons etc. like a lot here didn't feel the need tp spend hundreds on a vintage car that nobody would really see as I got married all at one venue!

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    Crashing in on the Cheshire Brides here if you don't mind!

    I am in Crewe too, August 31st 2013 for me tho.

    We are having our Reception at The Windmill, Tabley Smiley smile

    Oh and a cab sounds excellent btw!

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  • Elixia
    Beginner March 2014
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    Ooh I've been there! very nice!

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  • S
    Beginner April 2013
    Sarald ·
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    We are doing it in London...So we are !

    I can't bring myself to pay out that kind of money for 15 minutes either.

    Go for it!!!

    Good luck xx

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  • Cakeisawesome
    Beginner October 2014
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    I think a black cab is a great idea, our church is only a 10min drive from our (potential) venue, we're hoping to ask our neighbour, who has a vintage car to drive me to the church, then drive us to the reception. But i was thinking of hiring a couple of black cabs to take the rest of the wedding party.

    Go fot it, i think it will look great in pics x

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  • M
    Beginner August 2015
    maple ·
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    Why not, my cousin brother went to his wedding by taking bus with the his parents, families and best man

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  • *Pugsley*
    Beginner March 2014
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    I think I am going to go down the luxury taxi route.

    My ceremony and reception is in one place so noone will really see me turn up.

    I am trying to cut costs as much as possible so that I can spend it in other places. I can't justify spending £4oo+ on a car which noone will see.

    I think a shiny black cab will be brilliant, especially as there will be plenty of room for your dress!

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  • Nicola_84uk
    Beginner October 2013
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    I'm 5th of October. it's a lovely venue and so intimate. i can't wait for my guests to see it.

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  • Nicola_84uk
    Beginner October 2013
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    http://www.mantax.co.uk/weddings/

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  • Mrs C
    Beginner March 2011
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    I had a white taxi at my wedding - £250 for 3 hours.


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  • Wedding Photography By Bill Haddon
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    I think that a cab is a great idea. I see from time to time a car which is purpose built for weddings - in that it has a wide door for getting in and out with a big dress (just like a cab) it has a large seating area with leg space - plenty of room for that dress (just like a cab) it has a tight turning circle so it can get into the perfect position for a great photo (just like a cab can). So many times I have seen brides squeezing in or out of a car -squashing and creasing the dress even before the wedding, then the car unable to get in the perfect position for a shot, So I think a cab is a perfect wedding car.
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