Wedding limo mix up ruins bride’s big entrance on wedding day

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A bride from Sheffield was left to hurriedly book two taxi cabs to get her to the church on time after her wedding limo failed to show.

Laura Esberger was the unlucky bride in question. Prior to her wedding, Laura had struggled to find a limousine available on her wedding day as most were already full with school prom bookings. So when she finally discovered one company with availability, she jumped at it, securing her booking with a £60 deposit.

However a month before the big day, bride-to-be Laura was baffled to find the Chrysler 300 limousine she had booked for her big day, waiting outside of her house. After explaining that the date was 4 weeks away, the limo left, expected to return on the correct date.

When the wedding day came, the wedding car didn’t. With just 45 minutes to go until the ceremony, Laura called the limo company to ask where her limousine was. She was told someone would be back in touch; she’s still waiting for that phone call. Instead the bride was forced to call a taxi to the church.

After contacting the booking agent, National Limousine Hire, it transpires that the booking was placed with a Manchester based limo hire company. It appears there was some confusion regarding the date, and Laura’s details could not be found on their system. The company have since offered to refund Laura her deposit, and apologised for the upset.

This is scant consolation to the newlyweds who were looking forward to having the wedding snaps taken in their dream car.

News Source: The Chauffeur.

Sales of second hand limos on the rise

2nd hand Chrysler 300 limo
2nd hand Chrysler 300 limo

2nd hand Chrysler 300 limo

Despite the economic downturn, one limo hire company in East Sussex is reporting an increase in not only the number of limo hire bookings it’s receiving, but also the number of enquiries into purchasing second hand limos. Star Limousines is the largest operator within its area. They are also the only European agent for renowned coach builders, Krystal Enterprises, known in the UK as Limo World UK.

This second string to the limo hire company’s bow seems to paying dividends. They suspect that their increased limo hire bookings and second hand limos sales are linked. As some hire companies fall victim to the recession, others who are surviving may be forced to downsize their fleet. Due to the decrease in limo operators and a narrower choice of vehicles to choose from, customers are not able to find suitable limos for hire.

Star Limousines have maintained their original fleet and are therefore in high demand as they offer a huge range of limos. Other limo hire companies are beginning to realise that their lack of choice is losing them customers, so they are turning to the second hand limo market as a means of bridging the gap.

Many limo hire companies are still finding it hard to get credit from banks so buying a brand new limousine is simply out of the question. So as an alterative, they are looking to purchase the best second hand vehicles they can get their hands on.

Star Limousines are able to offer a great range of some of the latest models, often saving a staggering 50% off the original price. With Chrysler 300 limos available from just £25,995 there’s never been a better time to invest in a new addition to your fleet.