Our Wedding Phantoms come in two colours

Pearlescent white or metallic silver. So don’t worry if you’re wearing a champagne coloured dress or a slate grey suit, either Phantom will look strikingly perfect as a backdrop to your entrance photos. And in addition to that their classic design is both modern and classic in equal measure which means it blends seamlessly with any venue.

However, there’s more to the Phantom than the exterior visual aspects. The windows have been carefully constructed to provide a perfect view out with clean lines and unobstructed views whilst maintaining a private intimate feel from the cabin. In terms of comfort no effort is spared either.

The seats are a quality cream or black leather, which means no smudge marks on white dresses or crisp dinner suits. And the entire cabin is air conditioned so if you happen to get stuck in traffic or the journey from your door to the venue becomes a warm one, you can remain in complete comfort. And in terms of entertainment, or distraction if you’re nervous, there’s an on board entertainment system which includes surround sound speaker system and dvd players to rival that of your local cinema (albeit on a much smaller scale – but bigger isn’t always better right?)

Getting in and out of the Phantom couldn’t be easier

With the classic coach-door opening system in the back of the car. These doors open backwards to allow a smooth and generously sized exit – once again, perfect for dresses and suits to avoid snagging. Buttons are mounted within the car itself to open these doors and are automatically disabled during transit for safety. And if it rains there are umberellas built into the doors themselves to save you from any typical British showers.

Rolls Royce Phantom Specs at a Glance:

• Pearlescent White or Metallic Silver
• Creamy Leather Seats
• Coach Door Opening
• On-board Minibar
• Centre Console & Entertainment System
• Fold-away armrests
• Fully Air Conditioned
• V-12 Engine
• Teflon-coated Umberellas Built Into The Doors

Fun Rolls Royce Phantom Facts

• Top Speed: 149MPH
• Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.7 Seconds
• Famous owners: Simon Cowell, Lady Gaga, David Beckham & Kim Kardashian
• Longevity: Approximately 65% of Rolls-Royce cars ever built are still on the road today
• Colours Available: Customers can choose from a staggering range of 44,000 colours!
• Build: It takes at least 2 months to build a Phantom, with over 200 aluminium sections and 300 alloy parts wielded by hand.
• Interior: Around 75 metres of upholstrey fabric are required to cover the interior

If you’d like to know more about our Rolls Royce Phantoms, or for a quote, get in touch with the ASL team today. You can do this by completing our online enquiry form, or simply pick up the phone. Weddings are our speciality!

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Before you even start looking or pick up the phone, you need to determine exactly how many people you require to be transported. This will help you decide if you need more than one car. You may decide to put your bridal party in a limo with you or your husband arriving in separate cars afterwards. Either way, define how many cars you need and what capacity they need to be.

Then comes the fun part – do you want a traditional vintage wedding car, a flashy modern number, or something a little more subtle such as an executive car? You know best which car will suit your needs as well as your personality. If you’re completely not sure, have a browse through photo galleries or social media sites like Pinterest to gain a better idea of which car you’d like to choose.

Making an Entrance

Now comes the fun part, you’ve decided what sort of car you want, but have you
thought about when you need it for? A general rule is to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. This will allow for your photographer to get some wonderful shots of you arriving and getting out of the car, as well as giving you time for any last minute fixes to elements of your dress (or suit!) and hair. Your wedding is stressful enough without the added pressure of time, so allow a margin for error.

Account for traffic levels. The wedding venue will no doubt be somewhere familiar to you and you will be able to anticipate traffic at certain times of the day. You can discuss this with your car provider too, they are well practiced at getting bridal parties to weddings on time so they can offer help and advice as to what time your pick up should be and when you expect to get dropped off.

Questions to ask

• Is there car available for the specified date?
• Do you have to pay upfront or can you place a deposit for your specified date?
• If required, are decorations provided for the car? (ribbons & wreaths for example)
• Will the car remain at the venue during the ceremony?
• What is the hire period, and what extra charges will there by if the schedule runs over?
• What happens in the event of a break down?
• Can you view the vehicle?
• What is included in the hire price (such as added extras like bubbly)?

Getting a quote

When getting a quote, ensure you know what type of car you’d like, how many cars you need, as well as the date and time you need them for. There will be flexibility on the time, but it will allow your company of choice to reasonably say yes or no if they have the car available on that day.

It’s sensible to get quotes from various companies. However, when obtaining a quote remember that if it sounds too cheap to be true – it probably is. For example, you might think you’re booking a Rolls Royce Phantom and it actually turns out to be a lesser Rolls model. This could seriously impact your mood on your wedding day, so to avoid such mishaps find out why they are cheaper – and if you can afford to pay a little more, it is probably wise to do so.
Take advantage of seasonal offers. For example many wedding car firms will have ‘lulls’ in the season and offer hire of their cars at a lower than average rate. To take advantage of this stay tuned for offers by following them on social media in the months during your wedding planning

Many companies will be willing to beat a previous quote, so it’s always worth calling around and being honest with how much other companies have said they can provide a car for. And at the end of the day they may end up fighting for your business by offering additional extras free – such as bubbly or a floral decoration on the car! It’s always worth asking.

 If you’re thinking of booking a wedding car in London, Absolute Style Limousines guarantee to beat any quote and provide free bubbly as standard. Our chauffeurs are friendly and professional and have years of experience getting nervous brides and grooms to their destination. To find out more, click here to read about our wedding car service.

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What information should I have?

When contacting a limo hire company, make sure you’re prepared with the basic information about your event. You’ll need to be able to provide the date and time of the event in question, and how long you want to hire the limousine for.

But why do I need this?

At this point you probably only want a quote, but it wouldn’t make much sense to ask for a quote without knowing if the limo you want is available on the day and time that you want it!

Next, you need to know the size of the party that will be travelling in the car. It may be that you require a limo that will seat just a small group, or maybe you’ve got so many people you need 2 cars! The limo company will be able to advise you on how many people they can legally carry in each limo and you’ll be able to avoid the ‘sorry we’re only allowed 8 people, you’ll have to get a taxi’ moment…

Name the occasion

When contacting hire companies, make sure you explain what the occasion is, as some companies charge different hourly rates based on the type of event (why do they do this? Well keep on reading!). Many hire companies will provide package deals for events with predictable start and end times, whereby you’re able to hire the car for a fixed duration. This often works out cheaper, and makes the whole process incredibly easy. However, for events which have a flexible end time will obviously incur more costs. Weddings can unfortunately fall into this precinct because ceremonies can often over-run for any number of factors.

Shop around
Like anything in life, it’s always nice to get the best deal available; so do ‘shop around’ for quotes when deciding which company to go with. Don’t be afraid to tell companies about other, cheaper quotes you may have had, as many will be eager to try and beat their competitors’ prices; or even throw in some extras like free soft drinks or bubbly.

Be wary, though, if the price seems too good to be true.. Some companies charge additional, add-on prices for fuel or services fees which are not included in the advertised price, so make sure you’re aware of this when comparing quotes. Additionally make smart choices on the TYPE of limo company you go with. If you’d like to know more about the differences between brokers and actual car owners check out our wedding car guide here. where the two are directly compared.

Are there different types of limos?

Aside from the size of your party, the choice of limo is completely down to you and which type of car best suits you and your groups’ style. Whether you’re after a classic, elegant look in a stretched town car for your bridal party, or a stretched Hummer for the ultimate stag-do experience, the look, feel and features of your ride should be all about you and your party. If you need ideas or inspiration, have a look at some of the ASL fleet on our limo hire page.

Planning ahead

Attention to detail is really important. Once you’ve decided on a hire company, make sure you let them know well in advance exactly what it is you’re after. From the drinks in your car, the route the driver takes to the venue right down to the music being played on your journey, the right company will want to ensure you get exactly what you want for your agreed price.
Remember – once you find a car and service that suits you with a company you trust, make sure you move quickly with your booking. Limousines are extremely popular, so to avoid missing out on hiring one for your event, get planning at least a month in advance (and as for weddings, along with the rest of the preparation, we’d recommend a few months to avoid disappointment!).

Organise the pick-up and drop-off points with the driver well in advance, and take their mobile number so you can give them a quick call on the day to make sure there are no problems.

Then, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy that glass of bubbly in style!

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