Do we need a wedding car???

🚘 Wedding Car or No Wedding Car? What’s Right for Your Big Day?

When it comes to planning your wedding day, some choices feel grand — like the dress, the venue, the guest list. Others feel smaller… but can still make a big difference. One of those is whether or not to have a wedding car.

At Lightning Hill Estate, we’ve seen both sides work beautifully. Some couples arrive in a stunning vintage car with all the bells and whistles, while others stroll right in from the cottage or ride with their wedding party in a family car — and every version feels just right when it fits you.

So how do you decide? Let’s weigh it up:

✅ Why Have a Wedding Car?

1. A Grand Entrance

There’s something special about pulling up in a beautiful car and stepping out as your guests catch their first glimpse. It sets the tone and adds a moment of drama (in the best way).

2. Photo Opportunities

Wedding cars are often styled beautifully — and they make a gorgeous prop for couple portraits, especially here at LHE where our countryside backdrop is made for it.

3. A Moment of Calm

That short drive before your ceremony can be a peaceful pocket of time — a chance to breathe, listen to a favourite song, or share a quiet chat with someone close.

4. A Touch of Luxury or Fun

Whether you go for a classic Rolls-Royce, a quirky Kombi, or a powerful muscle car, your wedding car can reflect your style and personality — it’s a statement piece!

🙌 Why You Might Skip the Wedding Car

1. Everything’s Already Onsite

At Lightning Hill Estate, many couples choose to get ready onsite in our beautiful cottage or nearby — meaning no need to travel at all. You can simply walk to the ceremony space, no fuss!

2. Budget-Friendly

Hiring a wedding car can be an extra cost — and if it’s not a priority for you, that money might be better spent on food, florals, or live music.

3. Less Coordination

No need to coordinate pick-up times, car access, or potential traffic delays. You’re right here, ready to go.

4. It’s Just Not Your Thing

Some couples feel a wedding car isn’t essential to their day. And that’s absolutely okay! What matters is what feels right for you — not what tradition says.

🛠 Tips If You’re Not Using a Wedding Car

• Create a beautiful “arrival moment” even if you’re walking from nearby. Consider your entry path, music, and how the moment is staged.

• Use other details to elevate the experience — like your bouquet, bridal party styling, or ceremony arch as focal points.

• Get creative with photos — your photographer can still capture magic without a car (and the LHE property offers no shortage of dreamy locations).

🚦So… Should You Have a Wedding Car?

The short answer: only if you want to.

Whether you arrive in a classic Jag, a family SUV, or walk hand-in-hand from the cottage, what matters most is that you feel calm, confident, and joyful when the moment comes.

At Lightning Hill Estate, we’re here to support your choices and make your arrival — with or without a wedding car — feel effortlessly beautiful.

Need help deciding? Let’s chat it through. We’re all about making your day uniquely yours 💛