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Gemma
Beginner May 2026 Staffordshire

Wedding cars

Gemma, 7 June, 2024 at 07:38 Posted on Etiquette and Advice 0 7
Hi ladies (and gents)
We've ordered wedding cars for 3 hours (which is there package) but the photographer said he thinks photos will take us over this time. I'm yet to contact the car company but has anyone ever had this? Do wedding cars usually give there hours by journey by time travelling or time they collect to drop off and has anyone ever been able to extend it?
Hope this makes sense x

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Latest activity by Buruj, 27 November, 2025 at 11:48
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    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    Your best bet is to ask the hire company, but unless you have a long way between home and venue, you should be fine. You don't need a huge number of photos with the car anyway

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  • PhotographybyBillHaddon
    VIP January 3000 Leicestershire
    PhotographybyBillHaddon ·
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    It would help to know a little more about your day.

    Is it from home/parents to the venue for a civil ceremony or to Church and then to the Reception venue.

    If from home/ parents - then church, if not too far the car could do 2 trips - 1 with mum and the bridesmaids and then back for you and dad, and the after the Church on to the reception venue.

    Lets say its 15min to the Church then in this scenario for a 1pm wedding the car may need to pick up Mum and bridesmaids at 12.00 - get to church for 12.15 - get back to you at 12.30 then back to Church for 12.45.

    Then allow 1.20 hours at the church covers ceremony and a few photos - then 20min to the reception then a few shots of the two of you with the car at the reception - now sometimes the car will stay as a bit of talking point - interest for the guests ECT but we dont need any more photos of it so it could actually go at that point.

    So in this scenario its a total of 12- 3 max. =3 hours

    So it all depends on how close the venues are - is a Church involved - Are you squeezing in two trips before the ceremony.

    Sometimes if it is just the one venue for a civil ceremony then the car will wait until after the ceremony so you can then have pictures with the two of you with it and then they may also hang around whilst you have drinks outside, if its a vintage car then guest will chat to the driver and they are usually happy to talk about their car and love the interest given.




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    Wroclaw
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    I had the same worry when I was sorting transport for a friend’s wedding, and from my experience most companies count the hours from the moment the car arrives, not just the travel itself. Extending is usually possible if you ask early, though they’ll charge for it. Around that time I ended up spending some downtime on play jonny casino just to switch off from all the planning stress. At first I lost a few rounds on Starburst, which wasn’t great, but then I raised the stakes slightly and hit a decent win that actually helped lighten the mood. Now I use it whenever I need a breather from busy organizing.

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    Curious February 2005 Pakistan
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  • Tbsua
    Beginner September 2025 East Central London
    Tbsua ·
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    Hey, ein Freund hat mir neulich geraten, mal etwas Neues auszuprobieren, um nach der Arbeit abzuschalten. Ich hab’s erst ignoriert, aber dann doch spino gambino ausprobiert, wo es für Spieler aus Österreich spezielle Boni gibt. Am Anfang hab ich nur verloren, doch nach ein paar Versuchen kam endlich dieser Treffer. Das Gefühl, plötzlich zu gewinnen, war einfach befreiend – jetzt schau ich da regelmäßig vorbei, nur um ein bisschen Spaß zu haben.

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  • M
    Beginner June 2028 Kentucky
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    I’ve run into this situation before, and it really does depend on how the company counts the hours, some start the clock from the moment they leave their base, others from the pickup time, and some strictly by the total time the car is reserved. When we booked with a local provider, they were pretty flexible as long as the schedule wasn’t tight for the next event.

    If your photographer expects the session to run long, it’s definitely worth calling the hire company now so you’re not stressing about it on the day. Most reputable services will let you extend the time for an additional fee, as long as the car isn’t booked immediately afterward. I’ve found companies like Peacock Rentals to be clear about their timing and extension policies, especially when multiple photo stops or venue transitions are involved.

    Also think about how your timeline flows, if everything is close together or at one venue, you might actually be fine within the three hours. But if you’re doing two trips before the ceremony or have a long drive between locations, building in buffer time is smart. A quick chat with the company will give you the best idea of what’s doable.

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  • Buruj
    Beginner December 2024 New York
    Buruj ·
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    Yes, that makes sense. Wedding timings often run over, especially because of photos. It’s best to check with your car company and ask when their timing starts and whether they allow extensions. Most companies do, but it’s usually charged per extra hour. Since things can get delayed, asking in advance can save stress later — just like how the fastest mobile battery replacement service is always prepared when timing matters.

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