Wedding limousine rental: 5 simple strategies to save money
Planning your wedding day is an exciting experience. But did you know that a 2014 survey revealed that the average wedding in Sydney costs around $ 70,000? That’s right, seventy thousand dollars!
There is no doubt that Sydneyns have a hefty wedding bill waiting for them. In fact, this figure is almost double the amount for an average Australian wedding of $ 36,200.
To lower your total wedding bill, there are many strategies you can use to cut costs without skimping on quality. Take, for example, the cost of renting a limousine for weddings.
By following these 5 simple strategies, you can save money on your wedding limo rental and still enjoy the luxurious style and comfort that this service has to offer.
1. Plan in advance
When most people think of a wedding limousine, they think of the typical white limousine. This is a great addition to a wedding as white matches the traditional color of the wedding dress and the overall white theme. However, limousine companies often offer many more options than a standard white limousine in their fleet of vehicles.
Luxury sedans, vintage classic cars, exotic sports cars, and the popular stretchy Hummer are just a few of the other rental car alternatives offered by limousine companies. All with your own driver so you can sit down and enjoy the ride. So what does all this have to do with planning ahead?
Think about it. The longer you wait before making your reservation, the greater the chance that other people will reserve limos on your wedding date. As other people make reservations, what you will find is that they end up choosing all the lowest priced vehicles first. So when you can finally make your reservation, you end up having fewer vehicle options available to choose from, and these vehicles are often the most expensive models in your fleet.
Sure you can get a more impressive vehicle, but you will pay the price for it. And if you had been happy with the lower cost vehicle, you missed your chance because you waited too long to make your reservation.
So the key point of this strategy is planning for the future. You’ll get more limousine vehicle options available and can save money by reserving a lower-priced wedding rental car.
2. Ask for special offers
Limousine companies often have discounts and special offers to increase your reservations. The deal could be at various times of the year or some other random occasion when they have a special offer.
Now here’s the funny thing. Sometimes a limousine company’s website may be out of date, and sometimes phone operators forget to mention their current offers or specials.
So when you talk to a limousine company, ask them if they have any current offers or specials. This alone could save you hundreds of dollars if you choose a company with a special offer over one without it.
3. Combine your reservations for more savings
Even if your limo company indicates that they have no current specials, if you have a large order, they will surely negotiate with you to secure your reservation.
For example, your wedding day may require more than one limo. You may need one for the bride and groom, another for the groomsmen, and a third for the bridal party. You may also be considering hiring a limo for dollar night and chicken night. Right away, a simple wedding day limousine reservation can turn into 3 multi-car reservations across all reservations.
You now have some leverage to negotiate a lower cost on all bookings. Merging reservations is a sure way to save money on limousine reservations and the same goes for repeat business.
4. Request a collection point
Having the limo drive and pick up multiple passengers all over Sydney is an easy way to cut down on limo rental costs. Instead, arrange for all the limo passengers to meet at a central location and have the chauffeur meet you in one place for pickup.
This is an easy way to reduce overall limo rental costs. Not to mention, the exciting limo ride will start right away. You won’t have to waste time getting everyone together before the party really starts.
5. Reserve the “right” time
The bill for the limo will become a product of location, distance traveled, and time spent. However, what most people do not know is that exceeding the agreed time results in heavy fines. This can really blow up the overall costs of the wedding limo.
When reserving your limo for your wedding day, it is safer to reserve the limo for a little longer than necessary. Even paying an extra hour or two can save you money in the long run.
For example, it is quite common for an unforeseen incident to occur that can delay your wedding day and cause your limo reservation to be overrun in as little as 30 minutes. The overtime penalty rates associated with such an event can be devastatingly high and this is common among most limo companies.
To save money with this strategy, make sure you know the penalty rates before booking. Then, to be safe, set aside a little more time than required. If the day realizes you are rushing ahead of time, you can always use the extra time to go on an extended pleasure trip and soak up your limo experience.
Reducing your wedding day costs is within your reach. Use these 5 simple strategies to reduce your wedding limo rental costs without compromising quality. Most of all have fun and remember that this is a day that you will remember for the rest of your lives. In fact, it means the beginning of a new life together. In general, be sure to treat planning this day with the respect and dedication it deserves. I wish you all the best with your wedding day plans and your new life together.
