Quick answer: Build the wedding car schedule backwards from the ceremony, and have the chauffeur arrive 15–30 minutes before every pickup. Traditionally the bridal party travels together and the couple leaves together. Ontario restricts open alcohol in vehicles, and a 20% gratuity is often already built into the contract.
There is exactly one time on a wedding day that cannot move: the ceremony. Everything about the cars is planned backwards from it. Get that right and nobody thinks about transport all day — which is the entire goal.
Build the timeline backwards
Start at the ceremony time, subtract the drive, subtract a buffer for photos and the inevitable “we just need five more minutes,” and that's your pickup. Then do the same for every other leg. A chauffeur who has done this before will pad each one for you.
An hour-by-hour example
| Time | Movement |
|---|---|
| 11:30 | Chauffeur arrives, car detailed; photos with the vehicle |
| 12:00 | Bridal party to the ceremony venue |
| 12:30 | Second pickup — the other partner / parents |
| 13:00 | Ceremony (car waits) |
| 14:15 | Couple to the photo locations, party follows |
| 17:00 | Everyone to the reception |
| Late | Optional send-off / hotel transfer |
Who rides with whom
Convention: the bridal party travels together, each partner arrives separately, and the couple leaves together. Nobody will arrest you for breaking it. What matters more is that every person knows which car they're in and where it's waiting — write it down and give it to the chauffeur.
Décor: keep it tasteful, keep it removable
Ribbons and a tasteful arrangement are usually fine; anything adhesive, anything that marks the paintwork, and anything that blocks the driver's view is not. Ask before you buy — we'll tell you what works on the specific car.
Alcohol: the Ontario reality
Don't assume champagne in the car is allowed. Ontario's liquor laws restrict open alcohol in vehicles, and the rules are stricter than most couples expect. We'll tell you exactly what's permitted for your vehicle and route when you book — no surprises at the curb.
Photos with the car
Always allowed, and always worth the ten minutes. Tell your photographer which car you're getting — the chauffeur will position it, open the door, and step out of frame. A black Rolls-Royce photographs beautifully in almost any light.
Tipping
20% is the wedding norm — but check your contract first, because many packages already include it. (See how much to tip a chauffeur.)
The one thing to give your chauffeur
A single day-of contact who isn't the couple. On the day, the couple should not be answering their phone about cars. See our wedding service or request a quoteand we'll build the timeline with you.
Frequently asked
How early should the limo arrive?
15–30 minutes before every scheduled pickup. A good chauffeur builds that buffer in without being asked — the car waiting is free, the car being late is not.
Who traditionally rides with whom?
Traditionally the bridal party travels together to the ceremony, each partner arriving separately, and the couple leaves together afterwards. It's a convention, not a rule — plan it however suits your day.
Can we drink champagne in the limo?
Ontario's liquor laws restrict open alcohol in vehicles, so don't assume it's allowed. We'll tell you exactly what's permitted for your vehicle and route when you book — better to know now than at the curb.
Should we tip the chauffeur on the day?
Many wedding contracts already build in a 20% gratuity — check your quote first so you don't tip twice. If it isn't included, 20% is the norm for a wedding.