Wedding car hire

Wedding car hire Manchester: a chauffeur and a Mercedes for the whole day

Wedding car hire Manchester couples and families can plan around the day itself: tell us the ceremony, the photographs and the reception, and then a chauffeur is there for each one.

You are invited to arrive in style

When
Any date, from three hours; most weddings book five to six
Where
Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield
Dress
A chauffeur in smart dress and a car cleaned and checked, so the first impression is right
RSVP
Send your date and venues, and then receive a written quote
A chauffeur for the whole wedding

A wedding chauffeur Manchester couples can rely on

A wedding runs to a timetable, so the cars should too. MCH plans the wedding chauffeur Manchester families need around your ceremony, your photographs and your reception, and then keeps one chauffeur and one car with you between them, so the couple has a car at each door.

Because wedding car hire Manchester wide is booked by the hour, you can add a stop for photographs, wait for the speeches or carry on to an evening venue, so the plan simply stretches. We also dress the car in ribbons, as the photograph shows, and the notes on ribbons below explain how.

Wedding car hire Manchester: black Mercedes-Benz V-Class dressed with white ribbons at a hotel entrance
A V-Class dressed with ivory ribbons
The order of the day

Wedding car hire Manchester planned around your order of the day

This is how one wedding could run, so share your own timings and we will build the plan from them.

The order of the day&Transport
  1. We collect the bridal party from homeV-Class
  2. Arrival at the ceremony, with the couple a few minutes behindE or S-Class
  3. The ceremony, while the cars wait close byStandby
  4. Photographs at a second locationV-Class
  5. Arrival at the reception, door to doorAll cars
  6. The couple leave for the hotel, and guests go homeE or V-Class

An example only. Hire starts at three hours, and most weddings book five to six, so the cars stay with you from the first collection to the last.

The seating plan

Wedding transport Manchester families trust, for the couple, the family and the guests

Everyone has a seat in the plan, so one booking covers them all.

Table 1

The couple

An E-Class or S-Class, or a Rolls-Royce or Bentley through our partner network, so the arrival suits the day.

Choose the couple's car
Table 2

The bridal party

A V-Class carries up to six passengers, so there is room for dresses, bags and flowers.

Seat the bridal party
Table 3

Family and VIP guests

Several V-Classes on one schedule, so the group can travel together.

Plan a V-Class convoy
Table 4

Wedding guests

A Sprinter, minibus or coach through our licensed partner operators, so guests can travel together.

Add a guest shuttle
Rolls-Royce and Bentley

Luxury wedding cars through our partner network

If you want a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley for the arrival, we arrange it through trusted partners, and MCH stays your single point of contact. Partner cars are quoted on request, so please ask for the date you have in mind, because availability depends on it.

Black Mercedes-Benz V-Class wedding chauffeur car arriving at a park venue in the North West
Where we cover

Wedding car hire Cheshire and Greater Manchester, and further afield

MCH covers all of Manchester, Greater Manchester and Cheshire for wedding car hire, so country houses, barns, hotels, churches and registry offices are all within reach. We also travel further afield. Rates can differ a little for a distant venue, and the longer-hire hourly discounts may not apply, but we confirm everything in your written quote.

For a venue far from Manchester, a one-way long distance chauffeur transfer may suit better, and we will say which works for your day.

R.S.V.P.

How to book wedding car hire

Booking is simple, and each step is in writing.

  1. 1

    Send your date and venues

    Tell us the ceremony and reception venues, the times, and who is travelling, so we can quote accurately.

  2. 2

    Receive a written quote

    MCH recommends the cars and the hours, and then puts the service and the price in writing.

  3. 3

    Confirm and relax

    Once you accept, MCH issues booking information and payment details, and sends your chauffeur's details before the day.

  4. 4

    Enjoy the day

    Your chauffeur arrives early in a clean, checked car, and then stays with the plan.

Ribbons and dressing the car

We have basic ivory and white ribbons. For a particular colour scheme or something more elaborate, please bring your own, and we will fit it as long as nothing can damage the vehicle. Tell us early, so the plan allows a few minutes before the first collection.

The menu and the small print

Wedding car hire prices, payment and cancellation

The menu

Per hour, five to seven hours, plus VAT

  • E-Class, for the couple£50
  • V-Class, for the bridal party£70
  • S-Class, for a special arrival£90
  • Customised V-Class, for comfort£115

A six-hour wedding in a V-Class comes to £420 plus VAT, in an E-Class £300, and in an S-Class £540. Rates for three to four hours and for eight to twelve hours are on our hourly chauffeur hire page. Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars are quoted on request.

Hours

Hire starts at three hours, so a chauffeur and car are available for your day. Most weddings book five to six hours, and you can book longer.

Payment

You save your card securely through Stripe when you request your booking, and MCH usually charges it about 24 hours before the day, or earlier for a wedding that needs it. If payment is needed earlier, MCH will notify you. Chauffeurs never take payment.

Changes and cancellation

Because MCH reserves a chauffeur and vehicle for your date once payment is taken and the booking is allocated, refunds are not available after that point. Hourly hire and multi-vehicle bookings can need longer notice, and MCH will tell you in advance.

Read the full terms and conditions, and note that your quote states the terms for your booking.

Questions from couples

Wedding car hire Manchester: your questions answered

What is wedding car hire?

Wedding car hire Manchester couples book is a pre-booked car and chauffeur for the day, usually for the couple, the bridal party or both. With MCH the car stays with you across the ceremony, the photographs and the reception, so it works as part of the day rather than a single drop-off.

How much does wedding car hire in Manchester cost?

Hire is by the hour, from three hours. For five to seven hours the rate is £50 an hour for an E-Class, £70 for a V-Class, £90 for an S-Class and £115 for a Customised V-Class, all plus VAT, so a six-hour wedding in a V-Class comes to £420 plus VAT. Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars are quoted on request.

How long should I book a wedding chauffeur for?

Hire starts at three hours, and most weddings book five to six hours, so the car covers the collection, the ceremony, the photographs and the arrival at the reception. You can book longer, and a longer day or a distant venue is quoted individually.

Can the car be decorated with ribbons?

Yes. We have basic ivory and white ribbons. If you want a particular colour scheme or something more elaborate, please bring your own, and we will fit it as long as it cannot damage the vehicle.

Do you offer Rolls-Royce or Bentley wedding cars?

Yes, through our partner network. MCH arranges the car and stays your single point of contact, and partner cars are quoted on request, so please tell us your date and venue.

Can you carry the bridal party and guests as well as the couple?

Yes, because our wedding chauffeur Manchester wide can run several cars on one plan. A V-Class takes up to six passengers, several V-Classes can run on one schedule, and larger groups travel in a Sprinter, minibus or coach through our licensed partner operators. See our minibus hire for guest shuttles.

Which areas do you cover for weddings?

All of Manchester, Greater Manchester and Cheshire, and further afield by arrangement. Rates can differ slightly for a distant venue, and the longer-hire discounts may not apply, so your written quote confirms the price.

Can you take us on to an evening reception or hotel?

Yes. The hire runs for the hours you book, so the car can carry on to an evening venue or take the couple to a hotel. MCH can extend only if the chauffeur and car are free, so please say early if you expect a late finish.

How far ahead should I book?

As early as you can, because weddings fill popular dates and MCH plans each one around a chauffeur and car. Send the date and the venues, and we confirm availability and the price in writing.

How do I pay, and what is the cancellation policy?

You save your card securely through Stripe when you request the booking, and MCH usually charges it about 24 hours before the day, or earlier where a wedding needs it. Because MCH reserves a chauffeur and vehicle once payment is taken, refunds are not available after that point, as the terms above explain.

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