Looking Forward to the 2015 Wedding Season

Only one wedding to go before we close the 2014 season and get the cars ready for 2015. We operate the cars from March 1st to October 31st each year but remain open throughout the winter for enquiries and bookings. Bookings for 2015 are already high so don't leave reserving your car too late as your choice may not be available.

Thanks to all the couples who booked with us this year and a special thanks to those that took the time to leave a review.

A Trio of Weddings

The Silver Grey Jaguar was popular this weekend with weddings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday it was in Bucks for Natasha and Ben's wedding in Great Hampden. We picked up Natasha, her mum and bridesmaids from Notley Abbey for the half hour drive to St Mary Magdalene church on a private estate. We returned to Notley Abbey for the reception.

 

Notley Abbey

St Mary Magdalene Gt Hampden

Ben and Natasha at the Abbey

On Saturday it was a pick up in Cookham to take Helen to the old Town hall in High Wycombe for her marriage to Andrew. After the ceremony we took them to their reception at Monkton Barn near Marlow Bottom.


Helen and Andrew at Wycombe Town Hall

Sunday Helen and Lee tied the knot at Beaconsfield Registry Office joined by friends. They then had a celebratory lunch at the nearby Royal Saracens Head before the Jag returned to drive them back home to Wooburn Green.

Before and after. Helen and Lee before leaving for the wedding.

Outside the registry office after the ceremony

A Couple of Tips for Brides to be

Timing

Although we always have the car at the pick up address early, it's traditional for the bride to be late if not just on time. In reality many brides tend to be get caught up in the excitement of the day and are ready early and want to get to the church. In cases like this we always advise the bride to wait a bit longer because if you leave too early guests will be milling around outside chatting and renewing acquaintances plus other guests have yet to arrive. Ushers will panic and wave the car on as they and possibly the photographer are not ready to receive the bride.

We always pre-plan our journeys and the time it will take (barring any unforeseeable circumstances). Unless the journey is over 20 minutes we will always advise leaving to arrive on time. If the journey time is over 20 minutes we will allow 5 minutes or so contingency and if as we near the church it looks like we will be early we will make a short detour to ensure an on time arrival.

Of course the bride has the final say and we will always abide by her wishes but we will give advice based on the benefit of our experience.  

  

If you've timed it right you should only see the vicar, bridesmaids and photographer on arrival

A wedding is almost as exciting for the bridesmaids as it is for the bride however both brides and bridesmaids often forget the bridesmaids responsibilities. You would be amazed how often the bridesmaids jump into their car, head off to the church and go straight in leaving the bride unaided.

The bridesmaids should be there to help the bride into her car and ensure she has everything with her such as bouquet, bag, emergency make up etc. Their car should then leave with the bride's car following close behind. On arrival at the church the bridesmaids should be waiting to help the bride from the car and make the final checks to dress, hair and make up. She will be grateful for the assistance and it will make  her more relaxed for the ceremony.
Ensure your bridesmaids are suitably briefed prior to the day.

Looks like perfect bridesmaids

Little Marlow Wedding

The Silver Grey Jag was booked by Colin for his marriage to Paula at Little Marlow church this weekend, a lovely quiet setting and location used several times by Midsomer Murders.

After photos outside the church we drove the couple to Moors Hall in nearby Cookham.

 

Paula and Colin outside Little Marlow Church

The Jag

Little Marlow Church

 



We now offer 4 Jaguar/Daimler MK2s

In time for the 2015 season we can now offer a choice of four cars including our Silver Grey MK2, Old English White Daimler 250, the Morse Regency Red Jaguar MK2 and now an Old English White Jaguar MK2. All these cars can be booked as a single vehicle but imagine the impact of 2 or more of these cars providing the transport for the Bridal party and other guests. For a quote for your wedding email us at info@henleyclassiccarhire.co.uk.
 

Daimler V8



Jag Mk2 3.4 Litre

Morse Jag Mk2 3.4 Litre

Jag Mk2 3.4 Litre



 

 



Pub Wedding in Leighton Buzzard

Bride Laura booked our Silver Grey Jaguar for her wedding to Steve at the Five Bells in Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard. The pub has a wedding licence so the couple were married and held their reception there. As always, the car waited until after the ceremony for photos.

 

The Jag attracted the usual crowd outside the venue

Steve and Laura after the ceremony

Perfect Autumn day for a drink outside



This Week's Weddings

Another high mileage weekend with weddings in Newbury, Bicester and a little closer to home in Maidenhead.

 

The weekend began on Friday where Sandra and Adam were married in the West Berkshire village of Yattendon. Sandra and her father travelled to the church in a horse and carriage with the Jag taking mum and the bridesmaids. After the ceremony they travelled to the village centre in the carriage then transferred to the Jag and a glass of Champagne for the journey to Newbury Manor Hotel.

 

Two weddings on Saturday, the Jag travelled to Bicester for Verity and Gareth's wedding in the charming village of Bucknell. The reception was at Bignall Park Hotel near Bicester.

The Daimler picked Bride Jenny up from Farnham Common to drive her to Lillebrooke Manor in Maidenhead where she married James. The reception was also held there so the car waited for the ceremony so the couple could have photos with it afterwards.

 

Sandra takes her seat on the carriage

The Jag and carriage outside the church

The church in Yattendon

Adam and Sandra at the reception venue



The Jag at St Peter's Bucknell

Verity and Gareth at Bignall Park Hotel

Arrival at Lillibrooke Manor

James and Jenny at Lillibrooke Manor

A picturesque venue



 

 

 



Four Weddings and ...an Evening Run

All three cars were busy this weekend. The Silver Grey MK2 was in Oxford for Tim and Deborah's wedding at Harris Manchester College. Deborah stayed the night before at the Coach and Horses B&B on St Clements, Oxford. We have picked up twice from there this year, the lady who runs it is always charming making sure she has photos of the bride with the car for her Facebook page.

 

Deborah and Tim after the ceremony

The College Gardens

In Henley the Old English White Daimler had collected bride to be Anna from the Crowne Plaza in Caversham for her wedding to Ross in Henley. The couple held their reception at nearby Shiplake College. The Daimler returned in the evening to take them back to Caversham.

 

Ross and Anna on arrival at Shiplake College

The Morse Jag had two outings, the first for John and Debbie who were married at Wallingford Town Hall and held their reception at Cholsey Pavilion. Lisa and Rich tied the knot in Dorchester Abbey followed by their reception at Lains Barn.

 

The Morse Jag at Wallingford

Lisa and Rich at Lains Barn

 

 



Vineyards and Barns

This weekend Mark & Sarah's wedding had a vineyard theme as Sarah stayed at Luxters B&B, which is on a vineyard, the night before the wedding. Following the ceremony at Henley Town Hall their reception was held at Stanlake Vineyard in Twyford. They travelled in the Daimler.

 

Rebecca and Christopher booked the Jaguar MK2 for their wedding at Windsor Guildhall. The car attracted the tourist cameras while waiting outside. After the ceremony we drove to the Long Walk for photos before heading over to Saxons Barn on the outskirts of Windsor.

 

Mark and Sarah leaving Henley Town Hall

The newlyweds at Stanlake Vineyard

Rebecca, father and bridesmaids pose before the wedding in Windsor

Managed to snap the Jag in a tourist free moment

Chris and Rebecca

 

 



Traditional Wedding in Cumnor and Intimate Wedding in Henley

Contrasting weddings this weekend. Alex and Oliver went for a traditional church wedding in the Oxford village of Cumnor. Alex booked the Jaguar to make a total of four trips to the church. The reception was in the hall next to the church but the car waited until the ceremony was over so the couple could have some photos with the car before the short walk next door.

Over in Henley, Harry and Marisa opted for a lovely low-key wedding. The Daimler picked them up from just outside Watlington for the drive to Henley Town Hall where they were married with a small gathering of friends and family. Newlyweds and guests then were driven to the Sir Charles Napier near Chinnor for a celebratory lunch.

Alex and Oliver after the ceremony

St Micheal's Cumnor

Marisa and Harry prior to leaving for Henley

The Daimler outside Henley Town Hall

Waiting at the pick up

Winkfield Wedding

The Daimler and Jaguar made their first visit to St Mary's church Winkfield this weekend for Jenny and Dan's marriage. (This is a good church if you are a campanologist, after ringing the bells as the bride arrived they retreated to the pub opposite until emerging 35 minutes later for the post ceremony ringing.) We picked Jenny, her father and bridesmaids up from Phyllis Court Henley for the 30 minute drive to Winkfield. A coach was provided for the guests. After the ceremony everyone returned to Phyllis Court for the reception in the newly rebuilt riverside pavilion.

Dan and Jenny on arrival at Phyllis Court

Nice pub opposite

St Mary's Winkfield

The transport

The new pavilion at Phyllis Court

Weddings in Highclere, Blenheim Palace and Witney

High mileage weekend this week. Sarah & Stuart were married at St Thomas' Woolton Hill near Highclere and booked the Jag to take them to Lains Barn for their reception. Tanwa and Tim were married at Blenheim Palace and traveled in the Daimler and on Sunday we picked up Charlotte in the Jag from the pretty village of Howell near Burford to take her to Caswell House and Barn for her marriage to Andrew.

Sarah & Stuart at Woolton Hill

Tim & Tanwa at Blenheim Palace

The Daimler outside The Orangery at Blenheim

Andy & Charlotte outside the Keepers Retreat at Caswell

Howell