Wedding Transportation

Dutchess County Wedding Transportation Guide
Planning a Dutchess County wedding requires a high level of attention to detail. Careful thought should be given to ground transportation plans for the duration of the event. Whether accommodating out-of-town guests, the bridal party or the guests of honor, thorough planning is the only way to ensure a stress-free event.

Think Things Through: While preliminary thoughts might turn to the ceremony and reception, planners should invest adequate time thinking about events leading up to the wedding and if transportation will be required. Out-of-town guest airport transportation, bachelor/bachelorette parties, the rehearsal dinner, wedding limos, honeymoon service and day-of guest transportation are all events that quickly come to mind.

Popular options for wedding day transportation include super stretch limousines, party buses and antique cars. Limousines and party buses are easily found throughout the county with a number of quality service providers available. Anyone interested in an antique car should be mindful that older vehicles occasionally have problems in the hot/humid summer months and timely fixes can be challenging. Additionally, the cost of the rental is often high and air conditioning non-existent.

Remember Your Guests: For those traveling in via plane, train or bus, ample consideration should be given to their unique needs. Offering to pick passengers up from one of the small local Dutchess County airports, or negotiating discount rates for transportation from LaGuardia, JFK or Newark would likely be welcomed.

Keep Everyone Safe: If alcohol will be served at the reception, consider arranging for a guest shuttle. Passengers will be ferried from a central pick-up location, to the ceremony, on to the reception and then back to the original point of pick-up. Most will welcome the opportunity to party safely and responsibly. Look for passenger vans, mini-buses or motor coaches to be the best fit for this service offering.

Be Considerate: In most instances, the bridal party is invited to join the bride and groom in the specialty vehicles while driving to the ceremony and reception. However, at the end of the evening, many often struggle to find a ride home, given the lack of a personal vehicle. If group transportation will not be offered, help arrange to have personal cars parked at the reception site to accommodate attendants.

Organizing ground transportation for a wedding is not difficult; it simply requires some forethought and logistical planning. No matter the location in Dutchess County, a number of quality transportation options are available to service an upcoming wedding celebration.