The 10 Best Wedding Cars

1) Rolls-Royce Phantom  

A stately legacy of the era when automobiles were so much more than just a means of getting from A to B, the legendary Phantom is the Daddy of wedding cars. It’s a masterclass in opulence and not for the timid.

2) 1940s Austin Princess

Don’t be put off by the A-word – this dashing automobile is a world away from the spectacularly drab Allegro and Maestro.

3) Bentley Arnage 

Only available for hire from a select few companies (including Limo Broker), the Arnage has a commanding, manly presence (ggrrrr) and is perfect if you fancy something prestigious.

4) Aston Martin  

Winning wheels for the discerning Groom and Best Man – guaranteed to add some ‘wow factor’ to your Big Day. And if your surname happens to be Bond, it’s a no-brainer.

5) Beauford – 1930s Open Tourer  

This vintage lovely re-captures a bygone era in unbeatable style, if you’re yearning for a bit of retro.

6) Mercedes Maybach 

Rather like a private jet for the road, the unassuming exterior hides endless mod cons, like the natty panoramic glass roof that can be switched from clear to opaque.

7) Maserati Quattroporte

 
Steady yourselves, speedsters. This baby can reach a top speed of 171mph – perfect for last minute escapes if the nerves prove insurmountable.

8) Bentley Flying Spur  

Blessed with acceleration of breath-taking force and every conceivable gizmo, gadget fiends won’t be able to resist this beastie.

9) Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 

A handsome solution for blokes who like to think big, these giants are always in demand due to their sheer presence and stature.

10) Horse and Carriage  

Well spotted. Technically, Dobbin isn’t a car but he’s still a stylish and memorable mode of transport. Trust us – simply by suggesting it you’ll earn an astonishing number of brownie points. 

Five of the best wedding cars ever

Prince William and Kate Middleton borrowed from an extensive fleet of cars, new and old, to get them to and from their wedding ceremony. Kate accompanied her new husband from Westminster Abbey in the same horse-drawn carriage that Prince Charles and Princess Diana used after their 1981 nuptials. William then took the wheel of a 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante.

But what could the 'average' newlywed couple looking to emulate the royals choose? Here are the ultimate wedding chariots:

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Price new: £60,000 (S 350 BlueTEC)
Price to you: £150 per hour

The 'budget' option for a classy wedding is the current Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The big Merc might have a whiff of the far more humble C-Class, but from the inside, on the back seats in particular, it is a million miles away. With a silky ride and an eerie sense of quiet, the S-Class is a great place in which to calm those royal pre-wedding jitters

Bentley Arnage
Price new: £170,000 (Arnage T, 2007)
Price to you: £295 per hour

The Arnage R is the basis of the Bentley State Limousine, used to get Princes William and Harry to last weekend's ceremony. The Queen was gifted two in 2002, to mark her Golden Jubilee. It's not the prettiest Bentley ever made, but it was the company's top of the line motor between 1998 and 2009, with a greater air of tradition and sophistication than the football-tastic Continental GT. Recently replaced by the equally un-pretty Mulsanne.

Rolls-Royce Phantom
Price new: £335,000 (Extended Wheelbase)
Price to you: £450 per hour

As one of the most expensive production cars on sale in the world today, a Phantom is about as lavish as the modern wedding car gets. However, it is as British as the MINI, which is also in fact German (both companies are owned by BMW). A favourite among rappers and celebrity pop moguls alike, it's perhaps the single most impressive, imposing and downright awesome saloon ever made. How they manage to make a 6.75-litre V12 engine so quiet is beyond us.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Price new: £133,000
Price to you: £350 per hour

Yet another British car uprooted from England's green and pleasant land and sent to Germany (Bentley is owned by Volkswagen), the Flying Spur is basically a four-door version of the Continental GT. It can't match the Phantom or the Mulsanne for impact, but thanks to the English Premier League the Flying Spur is probably the most recognisable rich man's family saloon in the country.

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Price new: £6,500 (1965)
Price to you: £300 per hour

Nothing quite has the same wedding day impact as rocking up to the church in a pristine white Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. The quintessential Roller, it was built from 1965 to re-establish the British company as maker of the finest cars in the world. It worked, and reportedly is still the most prolific Rolls-Royce model ever made. It has a timeless quality and taste that the others don't, and that's why it's our ultimate wedding car.

source:yahoo.com