Wedding guides / Transport

Transport

Covers getting the couple, bridal party, and sometimes guests between ceremony, photo locations, and reception — classic cars, shuttles, or a simple decorated getaway car.

R2 000 – R8 000 A single decorated getaway car sits at the lower end; guest shuttle services for multiple venue changes sit higher.

Why it matters

Easy to overlook until the week of the wedding, but a logistics failure here (a late shuttle, an unbooked getaway car) creates a stressful, very visible delay on the day itself.

When it should happen

2–3 months out; earlier if a specific classic/vintage car is wanted, since these are often single-vehicle bookings in high demand.

Questions to ask

Is the driver's time billed hourly, or as a flat day rate?
What's the contingency if the vehicle breaks down or is delayed?
Do they know the route and timing between the specific ceremony and reception venues?
Is decoration (ribbons, signage) included or a separate cost?

Mistakes to avoid

Not confirming the driver has done the specific ceremony-to-reception route before, risking delays from unfamiliarity.
Booking an hourly rate without estimating total hours needed, leading to surprise overage charges.
Forgetting guest transport entirely when the venue has limited parking.

Worth knowing

Share the full day's timeline with the transport company in advance, not just pickup/drop-off times — traffic and photo-stop buffers matter more than the driving time alone.