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There are some things that really got the short end of the stick budget-wise, like transportation. Up until a month ago we really hadn’t given much thought to transportation. Early on we kicked around the idea of getting an old model-T Ford to drive us around. But the model-T search wasn’t the easiest task, and a limo was WAY too expensive for us, so we pictured ourselves driving off in Momma Sunbeam’s Prius and went on with the planning. Then one day it hit me: what about a school bus??
We’re high school sweethearts, so we could definitely chalk it up to a nostalgia thing, and chances were that it would be cheap.
I emailed our high school, who directed me to a transportation director in our area, who gave me the info for the Student Transportation of America organization for western PA. A few rounds of phone tag later, and I was in! The total cost for a bus and driver that will drive us around for photos, take us to the reception, and await our call to take us to our respective hotels is $125. If your jaw is dropping, you’re having the same reaction that I did. Now I am on the hunt for inspiring bus photos!
Hey Cherry Pie! (source)
My original car decoration plan was the ever popular Martha Stewart pom idea. I bet some version of this could still work for a car. God willing, I will have time to make extra after I’m done with all the poms for our reception!
Anyone else using a school bus for their wedding day transportation?? What will you be driving around in?
Cute!!!! I LOVE IT!!! And you can’t beat that price with a stick!
Great idea, and so cheap! Transportation is very low on my priority list as well.
We had one regular size school bus to transport guests and one”mini - bus” that transported the wedding party. It made for some great pictures and everyone loved it!
I love the idea of a big yellow school bus. Good solution and the price can’t be beat!
So cute for you two, since you are hs sweethearts and all 
Will you be attaching poms to the back of the bus? Or maybe hanging them from the ceiling inside?
I think I would have really not liked the idea of a school bus but those pictures are adorable
Especially for HS sweethearts!
We have considered contacting some car clubs to see if we can get someone in a nice GTO to transport us. FH has a GTO that he loves, but it’s currently in pieces awaiting it’s overhaul. Love the bus idea Fun photos for sure!!
@MountainBride: I guess I didn’t say but I did book us a short bus! hehe. I love how stubby they are.
@Miss Bruschetta: I don’t have it planned out yet, but if we stick with a short but we could probably decorate it similar to the car pic. I love the idea of having some poms inside! Good call!
cute pics!! cant beat the price. just don’t sit in gum!
that is such a cool idea… especially since you are high school sweethearts! that’s just so awesome!
so great! I love the play on the HS sweetheart -school bus thing! What a better way to head off as husband and wife!
so fun!!!! our ceremony and reception are in the same place…but otherwise i’d definitely steal this idea =)
Love this idea, especially since you are high school sweethearts! Cherry Pie’s school bus shots were nothing short of fantastic.
Have you thought about playing around with some schooltime props for your photo shoot? I’m thinking old-school wooden rulers, red apples and a mini chalkboard with a cute message like “we do.”
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Mrs. Sunbeam, San Francisco/Grove City, PA Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student & Office Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Motion Designer Engagement Date: May 10, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Harbison Chapel & The Maple Lane Farm About Me: Mr. Sunbeam and I are high school sweethearts. We both come from a small town in PA but are growing to love the California lifestyle. He loves wine and I love cheese... the perfect combination! When I'm not drooling over wedding blogs, I'm attending grad school, out being a foodie, or attempting to "walk" our cat at the park. Two things guaranteed to excite me are wedding cakes and breaking out my suitcase to travel. Mr. Sunbeam and I are personalizing our hometown wedding to celebrate our high school sweetheart status and PA roots with a few CA touches. After ten years of dating we couldn't be more excited to call each other husband and wife!
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