For over a century, classic British motors have been synonymous with style and class. A British wedding is a traditional affair, and one which wouldn’t be complete without a beautiful classic car to transport the bride and groom in peak style. Nothing says style and classic like one of the British greats, whether it’s a Jaguar, Bentley or Rolls Royce.

Classic British cars have a reputation for being built with longevity, style and comfort in mind, making them the obvious choice for a wedding car. Despite the test of time, classic cars never seem to go out of style and remain one of the most tasteful and popular options for wedding transport. In this blog, DM Historics, specialists in the sale and restoration of classic cars, share 5 favourite iconic British wedding cars.

1. Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I

For more than 100 years, Rolls Royce has had a reputation for building extravagant and elite cars that stand the test of time. One of the most prestigious cars ever built by Rolls Royce, the Silver Cloud remains one of the most iconic and stylish classic wedding cars today. Read Full Article

Without doubt one of the most famous of the grand classic limousines was the Daimler DS420 indeed some of these impressive state vehicles are still owned by Her Majesty The Queen with three currently in the Royal Household one of which was in regular use by HM The Queen Mother, the Daimler DS420 Limousine being her favourite vehicle. The one shown above covers Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire area.

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Let’s be honest, nearly all of us at some time or another look at celebrity magazines and read the gossip about our famous film, television, sports and pop stars, I suppose this is because a little something inside us tells us we wish we could be like them.  Whether you regularly subscribe to a fashion or celebrity magazine, read articles online or whether it is just when in the dentist or doctors waiting room that you read them, we all do it at some time.  And of course celebrities in addition to their talent are nearly always considered fashion icons so whatever they wear you can be sure that designers will be looking on with great interest, and of course we as admirers will be watching so we can find outfits for ourselves to mirror theirs, albeit in most cases not in such expensive brands. Whether it be Celebrity Wedding Transport, clothes, shoes, handbags or sunglasses if a celebrity is wearing them others are sure to follow, you only need to look at the huge sums celebrities are paid for advertising products for famous brands such as Nike and famous perfume houses even to the extent of having a perfume named after them to increase sales.Read Full Article

Planning a sophisticated ‘Rustic Style’ wedding

With spring now in full swing, it’s fair to say the wedding season is officially upon us. Whether you’re finalising the last few details of your big day or just starting to look for ideas, we thought you may appreciate some inspiration.

Vintage and rustic weddings are two of the longest standing and hottest styles in the wedding world. From the vehicles and wedding venue to everything in between, we take a look at what you need to consider in order to make your special day one to remember.Read Full Article

Classic cars are at the heart of nostalgia and style. Rare and beautiful, classic wedding car hire can add volumes to your wedding day celebration and can make it an unforgettable event for the Bride & Groom. Here are some useful tips for sourcing Classic wedding car hire in Devon and to help you get the most from it.

Before you start selecting Classic wedding cars for hire in Devon decide how many people will be in the wedding car. Is it going to be exclusively for the Bride & Groom, or will the Bridesmaids also be in the wedding car along with the Bride going to the ceremony venue? Knowing who will be in the wedding car on each trip will help you book the right number of cars and/or the right size of car for maximum comfort and convenience.Read Full Article

Decorating the wedding car is a fun tradition however make sure you keep some control as if it is applied incorrectly it could damage the car or possibly offend wedding guests.

Over the past 20 years we have heard many stories, some rather funny and original and some about wedding car decoration which has been rather costly, and embarrassing.

The most traditional and most remembered is the String of Empty Cans or Old Boots attached to the back of the Wedding Car, however the law has since changed and it is no longer permitted to trail anything behind a wedding car as it would be illegal on the road.Read Full Article

Here at Premier Carriage we have an extensive range of Vintage and Classic wedding transport for your use. We have a number of unique, rare and unusual vehicles for hire. Traditionally, wedding cars were a Rolls Royce or a Jaguar, but as times have moved on so has the Wedding Car Hire Industry. There is now a wide range of cars available for hire, ranging from the birth of the motor car with the 1904 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Open Tourer replica to the famous 1979 Yellow USA Checker Cab.

From the 1920’s, we have an Austin 7 Military Reconnaisance Tourer. An amazing car complete with a rear mounted deactivated machine gun! The fifties is represented by a rare Austin A40 Sports Tourer Convertible. Designed by Jensen, it certainly is a head turner. This car is virtually new due to restoration and will give stunning photographic opportunities and the thrill of arriving in a wedding car that is truly unique.Read Full Article

Every time we think about a wedding it’s a grand hotel or a large venue, we see big but occasionally big weddings can be somewhat different and come in very small romantic, rustic, countryside wedding venues.

Imagine a room with floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden beams, chandeliers, brickwork wall with white fairy lights, tiled floor with underfloor heating in a private and secluded country Barn in the South Downs National Park.

Here you have it, the “Upwaltham Barns”, certainly one of the prettiest barn wedding venues in the South of England. A romantic Sussex countryside wedding venue located in the small village of Upwaltham between Petworth and Chichester in West Sussex.Read Full Article

What a lovely day for Sarah and Adam to hold their Wedding at the Elvetham Hotel in Hampshire located in Hook.  The Bride prepared for her big day at her home in Hampshire with her Bridesmaids and arrived at the Elvetham Hotel in our classic Rolls-Royce Limousine wedding car.

The Elvetham is a very well-known 19^th century mansion and a popular wedding venue situated on the Hampshire and Surrey Border about 40 miles away from London and is set in 35 acres of gardens and grounds. The venue is rich in culture and history and HM Queen Elizabeth was entertained there many times.Read Full Article

Depending on which website you look at, the average UK wedding cost ranges from £10,000 to £28,000. Below we’ve shown the average cost from a selection of wedding websites. Read Full Article