Limousine Dreams

Limousine Dreams

May 26th, 2011 @ 2:00 pm by Mrs. Pony
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Besides Mr. Pony, there is one thing in this world that makes my heart flutter on a daily basis:

Mah car, the day we brought her home (I don’t know what I am doing in this photo.)

Yep, I’m one of those people who loves their car. Not in the “I’m going to spend $54,038,753 to soup up my four-cylinder so I can make a bunch of noise at a stoplight” kind of way (You know who you are. Also, why?!!), but in the “my car is so cute and I love it” kind of way. Kind of like how people act toward their pets. And since all my dear pets have gone to pet heaven (tears), my car is now the sole object of my affection. You can’t beat that logic.

I love my car so much, we even incorporated the green goddess into our engagement shoot (after a little convincing of Mr. Pony)!

Photo by Jamie Grant Photography

Anyway, this post isn’t exactly about my car. (Although, if you want, I could do several posts dedicated to her. No? Fine. Be that way.) But, this post is about how my car has influenced my preference of wedding transportation.

Back in pre-wedding world (PWW for short), I considered a classic limo to be the standard for wedding transportation. A limo would be fine, but PWW me was unaware that there are so many options for wedding-day transportation.

Awhile ago, while talking about my love for my car, someone mentioned a Beetle limo. Never hearing of such a mythical creature, I decided to Google it myself. And guys…it exists!

Image Credit: Los Angeles Limousine Services (God rays added by yours truly. Mr. P says the rays look like french fries. Either way, the limo is awesome.)

My mind was blown. And then it was blown again. Because…

…there is a Beetle limo available for rent from a company about an hour from my hometown!! (!!!)

Image via Star Limos

I have been too terrified to call the limo company and ask about a Beetle limo for fear that

I will be told that the Beetle limo is a figment of my imagination;
It will be booked already;
It will be ridiculously expensive to use and pay transportation fees to my hometown;
I will completely disregard said ridiculous transportation fees because I want the Beetle limo that badly and I will make my wedding budget cry.

Since the Beetle limo only seats three people, it seems like a waste to spend $howevermuchtheywant on renting the blessed thing for just a few short hours when I have my own (free) Beetle in the driveway. And, in reality, the limo would be more about getting cool pictures then any sort of functionality because there’s no way anyone other than Mr. Pony and I are fitting into that tiny thing. (Can you call it a limo if it only fits three people? I vote no.)

But then again, how many times do you get to say you’ve been in a Beetle limo? Ugh, decisions.

Perhaps I can find a really nice minibus owner to let me borrow their ride for our bridal party for the day?

Image Credit: Cornwall VW

Photo by Jen Robinson / Via Twirl Talk

Doesn’t it immediately put you in a better mood? That’s rhetorical because I know it does.

Am I being unrealistic or ridiculous for wanting a Beetle limo for our wedding? Or should we just use my green beauty and call it good?

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24 Responses to “Limousine Dreams”

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Kcoleybear (message) 683 posts, Busy bee

I think you should totally get the beetle limo. It is something that reflecets you and makes you happy, so therefore it get’s my vote.

5/26/11 @ 2:04 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 778 posts, Busy bee

We used my fiance’s International Scout in our e-pics because he loves his car too! Now that isn’t his everyday car but it made for some cute photos. I love the beetle limo, I think you should call just to see if it is even an option.

5/26/11 @ 2:09 pm (reply)

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futuremrsmaista (message) 750 posts, Busy bee

Get the beetle limo!!
And as far as the bus, FI owns TWO historical ones. If you lived aaaaaanywhere near us, we’d let you borrow it!

5/26/11 @ 2:13 pm (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Beetle limo! Beetle limo! Beetle Limo! No other choice is reasonable.

5/26/11 @ 2:15 pm (reply)

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NowDontLetsBeSilly (message) 230 posts, Helper bee

I have a beetle too, but a dark gray one! And I love her too (her name is Betty ) I am drooling over the old beetle limo, I would LOVE one of those for my wedding, even if it isn’t the most practical for transport purposes…

5/26/11 @ 2:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow Cone (message) 1,026 posts, Bumble bee

I vote you go for the rental! The sheer time and energy needed to clean your car to get it ready to house you and your pristine dress is probably worth more than whatever the rental cost is. Plus, all rental transportation is obscene in my opinion, so you should really, really get what you want

5/26/11 @ 2:37 pm (reply)

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lisamarieloves (message) 446 posts, Helper bee

Oh my gosh. If it is not too expensive, I say you should rent the beetle limo. What an amazing thing to remember forever!

5/26/11 @ 2:45 pm (reply)

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future.mrs.awe (message) 90 posts, Worker bee

Just to let you know, I also love my car like that. My old car, that is. My baby. I gave it up in November for a more affordable, practical car. I still miss my car. Is that abnormal? Well, I just thought I would share that with you. And a word of advice… DON’T EVER GIVE UP YOUR ADORABLE CAR!

5/26/11 @ 2:59 pm (reply)

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lolo7835 (message) 558 posts, Busy bee

Get the beetle! I would if I could!

And oh my-there’s my dream car. A red vw microbus. Someone please tell me there are shovels and rakes and implements of destruction in there. (bonus points if anyone knows where that’s from)

5/26/11 @ 3:18 pm (reply)

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rosychicklet (message) 2,606 posts, Sugar bee

Beetles rock! My first car (the one I learned to drive on) was an 1968 VW Bug convertible. My dad built it when I was 16 and refurbed it for my wedding.

We had a friend with a classic car as our limo. But after photos, we arrived at the reception in my VW Bug. My husband even learned how to drive stick so he could be behind the wheel!

And like you with the ephotos- we used this shot for our thank you cards!
http://courtanderik.shutterfly.com/81

Definitely look into- it’s worth a shot!

Here are some pics from our wedding:
http://courtanderik.shutterfly.com/539
http://courtanderik.shutterfly.com/533

5/26/11 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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MsJeep23 (message) 1,375 posts, Bumble bee

Hehehe Beetle limo, that would be awesome.
We used DH’s Jeep as transportation on our wedding day because of a similar obsession (see: handle). I wanted to use mine too but that would have required me driving in a big white dress so I didn’t end up doing that, but it was so special to have a Jeep be a part of our day

5/26/11 @ 3:41 pm (reply)

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Emilylhenderson (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

I have a red beetle, and I think you should definitely try to get that limo!

5/26/11 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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ThePinkPeony (message) 264 posts, Helper bee

LUUUURRVE the beetle limo - I just think it’s so cool to incorporate an element into your wedding that’s something you really really love AND will be an incredibly cool sighting for all your guests (especially any under 12 years old - cause that’s got to be, like, punchbuggy a MILLION!) good luck!

5/26/11 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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ThePinkPeony (message) 264 posts, Helper bee

Hi, could I say cool more often?! sorry, not normally so repetitive, not enough caffeine today!!

5/26/11 @ 4:14 pm (reply)

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Fricky (message) 89 posts, Worker bee

A small word of advice! When you check the company that has one and is an hour away, ask how their rates work.

Some limo companies I called charged from the time the limo left the base to the time it returned.

The one I ended up going with charged from pick up to drop off.

I think charging from pick up/drop off is most fair AND it allowed us to cover our bases with a 3 hour package (seems pretty standard in my area).

With the place that charges from leaving/coming back, we’d probably have had to go with a 4 hour pacakge.

5/26/11 @ 4:20 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

CALL. Maybe it’s totally doable! And it’d be so cute, and so you.

5/26/11 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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Viviana

either one! If the beetle limo is beyond your budget (i really wanted a trolley but couldn’t rationalize the $2000 price tag), then use your own car! Obviously every one knows how much you love it and would want it to be a part of your big day…kinda like a pet

I really wanted something different than a regular white rolls. After searching for vintage cars and other modes of transportation, I found the most ridiculous thing ever!! It’s a white harley davidson with a white pricess carriage attached to it. It’s absolutely hilarious and whether people like it or not, they will never forget it which puts a big smile on my face

5/26/11 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

Love the Beetle limo! There is no harm in calling and seeing if it would work for you Do it!

5/26/11 @ 6:20 pm (reply)

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emma5w (message) 547 posts, Busy bee

Seriously, call and find out how much it is. That thing is awesomesauce.

5/26/11 @ 6:26 pm (reply)

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crayfish (message) 4,844 posts, Honey bee

I too was obsessed with VW until my car was 5 years old and I realized how expensive German cars are to get worked on vs other cars (read: $$$ mad loot). But, the VW limo is awesome!!

5/26/11 @ 6:31 pm (reply)

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