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