How we plan a wedding day
Weddings run on a schedule that everyone else depends on. We ask for the timeline early: getting-ready locations, ceremony start, photo stops, reception arrival and the send-off. From that, dispatch works out how many vehicles are needed and when each one should be in position. The chauffeur arrives at least 15 minutes before every pickup and has the timeline, the addresses and a contact number for the planner or a designated family member.
On the day, plans shift. Photos run long, a bridesmaid is late, the rain forces a different photo spot. Because wedding cars are booked by the hour, those changes simply use the booked time instead of creating a new booking.
Which vehicles for which part of the day
Most couples choose a Mercedes-Benz S-Class for themselves, at $230 per hour with a 3-hour minimum. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at $240 per hour carries up to fourteen, which fits most wedding parties in one vehicle and keeps everyone arriving together. Escalade SUVs at $150 per hour suit parents and grandparents, and E-Class sedans at $120 per hour work well for guests of honor who need a separate ride.
Guest shuttles between hotel and venue
When guests are staying at one or two downtown or suburban hotels, a Sprinter loop between the hotel and the venue saves them from arranging their own rides and keeps the late-night exit orderly. We set the loop times with you in advance, typically before the ceremony and at the end of the reception.
Chicago wedding logistics worth knowing
Downtown weddings often involve photos along the lakefront, in Millennium Park or on the riverfront, followed by a reception in a Loop, River North or Magnificent Mile venue. These stops are close together on the map but slow in traffic, especially on summer Saturdays and during festivals. Suburban weddings in Oak Brook, Naperville or the North Shore involve longer drives between locations, so we allow more time between legs. Summer and early autumn weekends book up first; the earlier you reserve, the easier it is to hold the vehicles you want.
