| Typically horse drawn carriages are used to bring | | | | need to call early for reservations. Other high |
| the bride and groom to the ceremony, and then | | | | demand times for carriage companies are Fridays |
| away to the reception. In order to keep travel | | | | in the fall months, on Valentine's Day, holiday |
| time reasonable, most companies suggest a | | | | weekends, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's |
| destination no more than four miles. The carriages | | | | and Mother's Day. |
| travel at a relaxed pace of four miles per hour. | | | | Some companies allow you to rent the horse and |
| Most Vis a Vis (face to face) carriages hold four | | | | carriage for wedding pictures only. There may be |
| passengers comfortably. But a Surrey with the | | | | a fee (one online company charges $250.00), |
| Fringe on Top is pulled by 2 horses and is perfect | | | | which includes the carriage, a coachman and a l5 |
| for the whole wedding party. There is a wide | | | | minute ride. Other fees cover preparation, set up |
| variety of carriage types and designs: white | | | | (decorations) and travel time. Prices are |
| majestic, old fashioned black, open-air or glass | | | | determined by date, time, location and the |
| enclosed. In winter and ski resort areas, horse | | | | number of horses/carriages that are needed. The |
| drawn sleighs are very popular for weddings. | | | | coachman and footman will be formally attired, |
| The couple may want to find a reputable horse | | | | some with Olde English or romantic Victorian |
| and carriage rental company by asking friends, | | | | costumes. What better or more romantic way to |
| checking online and in the Yellow Pages. If the | | | | arrive at the wedding ceremony, than in a |
| bride and groom have their wedding on a | | | | resplendent coach with loving family and friends |
| Saturday between May and September, they will | | | | waiting in anticipation. |