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Tel. (518) 482-1982 Wedding Limo Transportation - Capital Region Area of New York State - including I Introduction I Introduction Limos should be reserved at least six to eight months ahead of time, depending on season.
Fill out contract with as much info as possible. (We will attach all
our emails to your contract to complete our file.) Our mailing address is at top of contract.
It is best to fax contract
to us - include your fax number so we can sign and send back to you.
Fax # is on contract.
After you call office to reserve your wedding limos, a $50.00 deposit per each
mid 90 model limo is required - a $75 deposit per each early 2000 model
limo is required. All deposits are non-refundable.
All balances are due one month
prior to your wedding day. Remember to include the date of your wedding on
all checks. Please email and call the office to reserve your wedding limo.
No cash refund if less than
four weeks notice is given to cancel vehicle. After vehicle accepted & used for any portion of prom night
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refunds, if and when
justified, are only given in form of service credits.
A Touch of Class Limos is a Bridal Center and we do specialize in weddings. However, keep in mind that there are
never enough limos during Prom Season
to fulfill all limo requests for both weddings and proms.
Discuss ceremony time with your Bridal Consultant/Wedding
Consultant and try to select a ceremony time no
later than 2:30pm during prom season. You can still have a
"candlelight" dinner with a 2:30pm ceremony. Keep in mind
that with an earlier ceremony time - there is much more time "to party" at
reception and again "to party" together with your bridal party .....
later at your hotel! Keep in
mind that most brides require 2-1/2 hours from ceremony time to arrival at
reception time. This means that with a 2:30pm ceremony most brides
will arrive at their reception by 4:45 pm.
During Prom Season, expect to receive lower prices for your limo(s) - if arrival at
reception is prior to 4:45pm. Expect higher prices if arrival at
reception is after 4:45 pm. Our tuxedo attired chauffeurs are always helpful to the bride and her bridal
party.
Ten Passenger White Super Stretched Lincoln Rounded Models (not the squared
of the 80's) are available
(rounded style shown above).
1963 Rolls Royce Bentley Princess - last
model Rolls & Bentley built together.
Quote Form Call 482-1982 for information. Refunds
You
have most likely realized.... that for all types of services offered....mid 90
model limo rates are a lot lower than rates offered for newer model limos.
In the Capital Region Area, 10% of limos are still the boxy squared models.
Approx. 45% are the mid 90's and approx 45% are the early 2000 models.
It stands to reason that the
newer limos are in better shape than older style limos.
I suggest - that
when you've opted for an older model limo... it is best to let your group know
that you’ve chosen an older limo because of cost and they won’t be critical.
You don't have to feel worried or
apprehensive on the condition of the older limo as compared to a newer
model limo ….. when you inform your group as to what type of limo you'll be
using. Inform them you are saving a great deal of money by not
using a newer limo.
Educational
TV states – “It’s all on how you look at it”. If you are ordering transportation for a
wedding - discuss with bridal party (they are your friends)...that
you wanted to reduce cost and will be using an older model limo. For
a night out - to assure that your group doesn't drink and driver....it is not
necessary to spend a great deal of money on transportation.
Pick and choose when you want to spend on a newer style limo.
However, if you have Tiffany & other expensive item style tastes -.then you
might want to go for the newer style limos that are in better shape.
WEDDING DAY TRANSPORTATION Transportation on a
wedding day started with using someone’s car ”that was nicer looking” than your
own. The bride and her father usually rode in “that nicer looking car” to the
ceremony and the bride and groom rode in “that nice looking car” to the
reception. In 1989, usually only the
bride and the bridesmaids were transported to the ceremony and maybe 50% of the
time the bride also arranged for the bridesmaids to be transported to the
reception. Approximately 25% of the grooms and their groomsmen were transported
to the ceremony and to the reception. Since most of the time the groomsmen
drove their own cars to the ceremony - they happily drove the bridesmaids to the
reception. In the year 2006 - it’s a
whole different ballgame. Today’s brides are careful with spending for their
wedding day. Keep in mind that members of your bridal party are all your
friends, and you don’t have to try to impress them with the most expensive and
newest vehicles. An older vehicle costs less and even though the older limo is
clean….it stands to reason that the condition of the limo will not be as good as
a new style limo. Good idea to inform bridal party as to what type of vehicle
you’ve reserved. Brides and their bridal
parties ride in all sorts of vehicles to the ceremony…. large and small, old and
new. Not only do the bride and groom get transported to the ceremony and
reception… but the entire bridal party is also transported to the ceremony and
to the reception. Six and ten passenger Limos are still the favorite means of
transportation because one limo can be sent for the groom and groomsmen and one
limo can be sent for the bride and bridesmaids. Two or three ten passenger
limos can comfortably transport most bridal parties. Quite often, a new sedan
or an older classic car transports the bride to the ceremony and the bride and
groom to the reception. The larger vehicles
(Excursions/Hummers, etc.) have enough room in one vehicle to transport everyone
in the bridal party to the reception. Larger vehicles are often used to
transport bridal parties to the ceremony and reception all in one vehicle.
However, using 2 or more ten passenger limos will continue to be popular as a
more affordable way to transport large groups. Most wedding planning
books state that it is the groom’s responsibility to arrange for wedding day
transportation. I don’t know who set that rule but as in all wedding
planning……it is best for bride and groom-to-be to sit down with the parents and
discuss who will be covering which expenses. Interesting note:
Usually the bride or her parents arrange for a limo to transport the bridal
party to ceremony and reception. It is interesting to note that when the bride
arranges for wedding day transportation, 75% of the time she also arranges for
the groom and groomsmen to be transported to the ceremony and reception. When
bride’s parents arrange for wedding day transportation, 50% of them only arrange
to transport groom/groomsmen to reception and not to ceremony. When the
groom’s parents arrange for wedding day transportation ……most of the time they
include transporting groom/groomsmen to both ceremony and reception. When
groom arranges for wedding day transportation, most of the time he only arranges
for bride/bridesmaids to be transported to ceremony but almost all the time
arranges for groom/groomsmen to be transported to reception. Thoughts
to ponder: 1.) Limo rates are
much higher during prom season….because there are never enough limos available
on any given prom night. If your wedding is during prom season, hopefully
your ceremony is scheduled by 2:00pm so you don’t have problems arranging
transportation. A 2pm ceremony means cocktail hour starts at 4:30pm and
candlelight dinner starts by 5:30 or 6pm. 2.) Arrange in
advance for someone in the bridal party to be responsible for checking for
items that might be left inside limo and trunk when they exit vehicle at
ceremony as well as upon arrival at reception location. Assigning someone to
take care of this matter will certainly avoid stress on your wedding day. 3.) Instead of giving
driver’s tip upon arrival at reception, it is best to have an envelope ready at
1st pick up location for each driver. Upon arrival at the reception, family
and bridal party are ready to celebrate ……and often forget to give tip
envelopes….so it is best to distribute all tip envelopes on arrival. 4.) Certain situations
are often referred to as "limo horror stories". These "horror" stories are
exaggerated and expanded many times over. When someone tells me about a horror
story....I always try to get names, dates and locations......and somehow....that
information is never available.....that is why they are called "stories".
Everyone wants everything to go right on a bride’s wedding day. In most limo
companies….96% of the time….things go fine! 6.) Arrival time is not
same as Leave time: Arrange a separate pick up time and a separate leave
time. Vehicles can no arrive and leave at the same time. It takes time to
get everyone in to a limo. To save money....most families cut this time too
short and don't want limo to arrive too early. It is best to schedule extra
wait time at both bride and groom's pick up location to avoid problems.
7.) Weather and
accidents can affect the timeliness of your scheduled limo: The driver,
dispatcher and owner….did not arrange for a downpour that caused a delay of
15 – 30 minutes or more… .so again, please be patient with all of them when a
problem occurs. Someone else’s accident 10 cars up ahead of your limo on a
highway….can delay limo 30 minutes or more. The driver, dispatcher and owner
all feel bad and are upset when a limo is delayed. Again, the
driver, dispatcher and owner did not arrange for an accident just so your limo
would be late. Please stay calm and try not to attack, threaten or scream at
your driver, dispatcher or owner of company. All companies try to resolve
problems as soon as possible – even though sometimes the problem can not be
resolved. 8.) Limos are vehicles
just like your own vehicle: Limo companies do as much preventative maintenance
as possible - but parts can break down at any time just as can happen with your
own vehicle. Often there is enough time to make a repair and still be on
time. Whenever possible, limo companies try to substitute another vehicle
when something happens to your scheduled limo. In this less than perfect world,
it is just not economically feasible to always have an extra vehicle just
sitting around…..for the few times a breakdown happens. So if a breakdown
happens.......try to keep it in perspective and try not to crucify the driver,
dispatcher and company owner. None of them want a breakdown to occur and
yelling at the driver, calling the office and yelling at the dispatcher and
owner do not help the situation. Even though drivers, dispatchers and owners
can understand and empathize with the bride and her family’s frustration when a
problem arises……..the frustration does not justify an attack on any one of them
or on all of them. 9,) Extra Vehicle
available: It is a good idea for families to try to arrange in
advance.....to have a few other vehicles on hand to take the bridal party to the
ceremony. If and when a problem does occur……and transportation company is not
able to locate a replacement vehicle – these extra vehicles at the pick up
location……..can be used to transport group to ceremony so that bride can arrive
as close to “on time” as possible…..with the least amount of stress. Most of
the time…..when a problem with the limo occurs……if it can’t be fixed in time to
use to transfer bride to ceremony……. usually the problem is rectified soon
after ………and the limo gets to the ceremony location – so that when newlyweds
come out…….the limo can take the group to the reception.. Again, most important is
to try to stay calm. Every limo company dispatcher, owner and all drivers feel
extremely terrible when a breakdown happens or something unforeseen causes
vehicle to be late. Limos are machines and machines do have breakdowns.
Most limo companies maintain a 4-6% margin of error. No matter what the
margin of error.....when a problem occurs……..you can either look at the bottom
side….that limo was late or that a breakdown occurred. Or you can look at the
top side - which is... limo was late or a mechanical breakdown occurred….but
problem didn’t cause physical harm to anyone in your group. 10.) If limo is
late because of circumstances beyond the limo company's control.........and
substitute limo….is accepted and used…..to transfer individuals to ceremony
and/or reception – there is no cash refund. Limo companies do not give
a cash refund when vehicle is accepted and used….but usually will offer a few
hours of free service to acknowledge they understand client’s frustration
because circumstances beyond their control caused your reserved vehicle to be
late – or caused your reserved vehicle not to show up at all. 11.)
Refunds: Most companies divide their wedding package service in to three
parts: a.) Getting to ceremony. b.) Time at ceremony . c.) Getting to
reception. If a company misses arriving in time to transfer you to
ceremony....usually there is a 1/3 cash refund due. If limo takes you to
ceremony and is at ceremony and somehow the limo overheated and won't start to
get you to reception....then there usually is a 1/3 cash refund due.
In the
limousine industry, a universally accepted refund policy is ………whenever a limo
has been used to take group to ceremony/reception and client has a
complaint.......when a refund is justified......refund is only given in form of
service time credits because limo was accepted and service was used. Cash
refunds are not given when vehicle accepted and used.
When a problem occurs and client
reserved/paid for vehicle(s) that didn’t arrive as requested and no other
substitute vehicles is available from same transportation company…. It stands to
reason that a cash refund would be due.
12.) Whether free service
is donated to a fund raising group or if a client receives free service because
a problem occurred on their wedding day, recipients of the free service pay for
gas and minimums to driver.
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Steps to take for ordering limo:
1. Complete
Quote Form...include as much information as possible.
We will reply with a written quote via email to you.
2. After you receive our quote...and you decide to order transportation with us, also
print and complete the contract that is attached to our email.
3. Two months prior to wedding, a full time schedule for your limo(s)
should be done.
4. Please be patient with us on the phone, the information you give us will effect the most important day of your life.
Monday through Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm)
No cash refund if less than four weeks notice
is given to cancel vehicle. After vehicle accepted & used for
any portion of wedding transportation -
refunds, if and when
justified, are only given in form of service credits.
by Maria Lanides (Reprinted from
www.PocketWeddingGuide.com)
5.) Transportation companies work with people, machines, traffic and weather.
All companies endeavor to be on time for all pick ups - but machines are
machines...and as such...even with preventable maintenance....limos do have
breakdowns. Weather conditions also affect timeliness. It is best to address
these situations - and say it like it is - so that everyone can deal with these
issues and not think their limo company arrived late... or had a breakdown on
purpose.