Meet Wedology 101: James Limousine*

Wedding transportation is such an interesting category because to me, it’s one of the most important yet it tends to be booked near the end of the wedding planning process. I can’t tell you how many brides have looked at me with a blank stare when I ask them how they plan on getting from the ceremony to the reception.

The good news? When you’re ready to book, look no further then Wedology 101 gurus Randy Allen and Kate Kirby of James Limousine. We were just thrilled when they decided to join our team of wedding professionals.

As you’ll see, what’s wonderful about James Limousine is that it’s so much more than the drive. Emergency Bridal Kit? Yes please!

Take it away Randy and Kate-

Why does James Limousine stand out from the rest?

James Limousine stands out because for over 18 years we have provided an impeccable service with amazing attention to detail. We go the extra several miles for our clients. Our chauffeurs are like family to some of our clients and we treat all of our clients with professionalism and respect.

What is one of your favorite “bridal moments” over the years?

Favorite Bridal moment: Steve, one of our chauffeurs was doing a wedding point to point service for a lovely and slightly klutzy bride. She was one of our brides that prefers to "stage" in the car waiting for the right moment to pop out and walk into the church. As she pops out of the car she promptly steps on the inside hem of her gorgeous gown tearing the hem and creating a hole. Steve not only caught her from falling forward to certain disaster he also broke open our Emergency Bridal Box and whipped the hole closed with needle and thread. Talk about going the extra mile!

What is your biggest Wedding Day “Don’t”?

Brides should never just assume the transportation will happen. It does take planning and payment and lots of brides make the mistake of not planning. They wait until a few weeks or a month before and they have to scramble and use the vehicles that are "leftover" from the brides that did plan.

What are some of the biggest challenges facing brides today with their wedding plans?

One of the biggest challenges facing brides is cash flow for the transportation. It seems to something that is overlooked until the last minute and so they usually don't allow enough in the budget to cover their vision for their wedding day transportation. Never fear, Kate is here and with quite a bit of creativity on my part and flexibility on the bride's part, the chariot will arrive!

What should a bride always have handy when planning her wedding?

A bride should always have a camera or picture phone handy. Best way to remember the tiny details that will have a big impact.

If you had one piece of advice to share with our brides, what would it be?

Brides should always have an open mind. Yes, you have always dreamed of a fleet of stretch limousines whisking yourself and your entire guest list to and from the events of the day but realistically, an elegant town car sedan is picture perfect (and budget friendly).

To learn more about James Limousine, please visit their web site as well as their Facebook page.
You can also meet Randy and Kate at Wedology 101 coming up in less than two weeks on August 15 at Wyndham Virginia Crossings.

Cheers,
Meghan


Meghan Ely is one part of the Wedology 101 team, and owner of OFD Consulting, a niche Marketing/PR firm servicing the wedding industry and the Managing Director of the Richmond Bridal Association. She is a contributing writer with Virginia Bride magazine, and has been published in Premier Bride Richmond. She and Jennifer write a Wedology 101 column for the Richmond Times Dispatch's Celebration section. She loves late harvest sauvignon blancs, letterpress anything and cakes shaped like Death Stars.