Do you plan to rent a limousine for the day of your wedding? Who should ride with you? While the choice of party size is up to you - ranging from a romantic ride with just your partner to a wild party ride - a few people should often be included, no matter what your plans are. Who are these people? Discover five for you to consider. 

1. A Photographer

Whenever possible, have a photographer ride with the wedding couple or bridal party. Lots of sweet, fun, exciting, or spontaneous moments can easily occur in the wedding limo. If no one is around to capture these whenever they happen, you may miss out on some great memories.

Ideally, include a professional, paid photographer in the car. If that's not possible, look for a good amateur photographer in your circle of friends and ask them to be there specifically to try to capture good pictures.

2. An Assistant

The limo ride is a good time to ensure that you look and feel great upon arrival at the ceremony or reception. Most couples do a little adjusting of their hair, reapplying of makeup, tweaking of bouquets, or straightening of ties and corsages. And the best way to make sure all these little touches happen is to have a designated assistant along for the ride. 

Many brides and grooms ask a good friend or member of the bridal party to come along and serve as an unofficial assistant. But, depending on your needs and their availability, you might have the dressmaker, your hairstylist or makeup artist, or even a wedding planner's assistant along too.

3. Any VIPs

Is anyone at your wedding that you simply can't imagine getting married without? If so, keep this VIP guest close by. This might be your best friend, your parent, a grandparent, or even your own kids. By providing wedding day transportation for these individuals, you make sure they arrive on time and ready - and that they are deeply involved in your big day.

4. The One Who Pays

If you and your soon-to-be spouse aren't the ones paying for the limo, consider including the person who does foot the bill. Why? This person or persons cared enough about you to make this luxury available, and they often want to be able to share your joy in the moment. 

Of course, you don't have to include the one who pays the bill in every limo ride. They may stipulate that this is a gift for you and your partner to have a romantic moment. Or you may thank them in other ways. But be certain to have a conversation and express that gratitude in a meaningful way if they won't be a passenger.

5. A Party Planner

The stress of wedding planning or anxieties about the big day can be overwhelming as the wedding approaches. Even in the normally fun atmosphere of a limo, people can get upset, stressed, awkward, drunk, or even shy. Whatever the reasons for any potential discomfort in the limo, have someone in the car who knows how to manage a party.

This person's job might include mixing drinks, getting people talking, reminding you to enjoy this day, organizing party games, or even talking someone out of a panic attack. Your limo party planner extraordinaire should be diplomatic, fun, resourceful, calm, and good with people. 

If you include these five people as you plan your limo experience, the result will be a better atmosphere in the car, preserved memories, and a confident bride or groom. Want to know more about wedding day limousine options? Start by meeting with the pros at Luxury Limousine Service today. We can help you find the perfect limo passenger list no matter how large or how small you want.