Showing posts with label limo service charlotte. Show all posts
Showing posts with label limo service charlotte. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Keith Urban Hits Verizon in Charlotte on July 25

Keith Urban, Little Big Town & Dustin Lynch Team Up for a Huge Evening of Entertainment





Live it up before and after the show.  Put together a group and hire Charlotte Limo.  Or maybe you could make it a chauffeured sedan for just you and your special friend.  Either way you want to check out our website at http://astepabovelimo.com

Please take note that we now have a Atlanta Limos, too, Ambassador Limousine Service.  Our website is here.

Miranda Lambert Coming to Charlotte Area on July 19

Miranda Lambert Comes to the Charlotte Area

Harrah's Cherokee Resort Event Center in Cherokee Presents Miranda Lambert


In her hit single “Baggage Claim,” Miranda Lambert sings about the kind of luggage you wish would get lost. “I have been dragging around your sensitive ego,” she tells an ex-friend or lover -- soon concluding, with characteristic swagger, that she’ll “drop your troubles off at the conveyor belt/I hand you a ticket to go get it yourself.” Mr. Needy is left doing loops on the suitcase carousel while Lambert’s rocking out in the unloading zone.

With the release of Four the Record, Miranda comes bearing some baggage of her own – the precious kind, well-earned over the course of three highly loved (and unanimously platinum) prior albums
Her accolades could fill a whole set of trunks.
To point out just one carry-on case’s worth of kudos: She is country’s reigning female vocalist of the year, as bestowed by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. She’s won the prized album of the year trophy from both organizations, as well – from the ACMs for her second record, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and from the CMAs and ACMs for her third, Revolution. She received the top country female vocal performance honor at the most recent Grammy Awards for “The House That Built Me.” And, lest all her honorifics be so high-minded, she’s been named one of People magazine’s Most Beautiful People and one of Maxim’s Hottest Women of Country. Frequent flyers can hardly rack up more awards points than that.

Now Miranda is on her way to the Cherokee Resort Event Center, and you can catch her act.  Why not make a really special night of it.  Get the whole gang together and rent a limo for the evening.  Go out before and or after the concert.  Don't think about who the designated driver needs to be.  Just kick back and enjoy the luxury of not thinking about the highway, the parking or anything related to transportation. 

Call the best limo service in Charlotte and we'll provide you with unparalleled service. 
(704) 605-1108

Friday, June 28, 2013

Business Traveler - Justify A Limo or Chauffeured Sedan on Your Next Trip to Charlotte

You Deserve a Limo.  Here is the Sales Pitch to Get Corporate to Approve A Car and Driver 


Other than standing in line for security at the airport, the only part of business travel that I could easily do without is renting a car.  Unless you have an assistant to do it for you, it will take at least a half-an-hour to find the right car at the right price at the right rental car company.  That's just for starters.

Now you have to find the system at the airport for dealing with the company.  This usually means checking in at the airport, dragging your luggage out to the the stand to wait for the shuttle, then standing in line at the remote lot to get keys and sign the contract.  Another 40 minutes you'll never get back. 

With a little luck the car will not smell bad, have some mechanical issue, or be entirely the wrong car.  My experience is that I'm taking the car back for a different car 10% or so of the time.  20% if my wife is with me.

Unless you've previously driven the type of car selected, you have the nightmare of figuring out all the gadgets and gizmos on the car.  Where is the trunk release?  How do you turn the car on?  Depress brake?  Release little button on the steering column?  Say "pretty please" to the onboard computer?

Now you unfold the map, or figure out the GPS, or set the destination in your smart phone, and off you go.  Even with all the electronic direction aids we have today, you are going to get lost at least once on the way to the hotel or your first call.  This won't be the last time you get lost on this trip. 

Major Advantages in Time, Money, and Attitude when Using a Limo in Charlotte


Or you could use a limo service for the entire trip.  If you are going from airport to hotel, and you're using a limo service, you don't go get a car, you take the hotel shuttle.  If the hotel is far away, has no shuttle, or your first stop is a customer, you have explained this to your car service in Charlotte ahead of time.  The driver is standing in the baggage claim area with a big sign that has your name on it.  He will be taking your luggage to the waiting sedan. 

Now, instead of fighting traffic, getting lost, stressing over learning the rules of engagement on the streets of a new city, you get to sit back and do things designed to sooth your nerves.  You could choose to read a book on your iPad, get updates on emails, call to check in with your family, confirm appointments, or just close your eyes and do absolutely nothing. 

On the way to the appointments you've set, repeat the above.  Except you could also be planning for the call, reviewing your information on the client, going over the proposal, or contemplating the give and take of the upcoming meeting.  Of course, you will be on time for the meeting.  Your time on the road may be costing the company hundreds of dollars per hour.  The potential for the meeting must be worth it.  Why would you want to waste the driving time with uh ... driving?

After the meeting, you slip back into the luxurious comfort of a late model touring sedan, and either relax, jot down notes from the meeting, or call the office with an update.  You could do some of that while driving, but we all know how much fun that is in a strange vehicle in a strange city. 

Oh.  Did I mention one last thing.  The OMG value.  Someone is going to notice how you arrived and left that meeting.  It will be the talk of the building.  Can't hurt.

There you have it.  The perfect pitch for proving the value of an important business tool.  We would appreciate it, since we have provided you with the ammo, that you would consider us as your limo service in Charlotte when you visit here.   Find rates, reservation form, and everything else you could possibly need on our website at http://astepabovelimo.com .  Rather deal with a person.  Call us right now at (704) 605-1108.


Monday, June 24, 2013

8 Delightful Wedding Planning Websites That Every Charlotte Bride Will Love!

A Step Above Limo Service Picks Top Wedding Planning Websites


Completely head-over-heels in love?  Check.  
Most wonderful fiancĂ©e in the world? Check.  
Loveliest engagement ring?  Check.  
The most inexpressible excitement ever known?! Absolutely!  

At A Step Above Limo Service, we understand that planning your wedding can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. There is so much to consider to be sure that every detail is covered, and in a timely fashion.

  • Budgeting
  • Deciding if you should hire a wedding planner
  • Agreeing on a date
  • Finding the perfect location
  • Choosing your wedding colors
  • Finding the best deal on centerpieces
  • Which floral arrangements will fit your budget
  • Where to find the best deal for your invitations
  • Reserving your limo service
  • Shopping for the perfect dress
  • Finding the best photographer
  • Choosing the perfect bridesmaid accessories
  • Tasting all the delicious wedding cake samples you never knew existed!

You have so many wonderful choices to make, but where do you begin?  At A Step Above Limo Service, we decided that our job is not limited to making sure that every aspect of your Charlotte wedding limo needs are taken care of. We realized that part of our job during the wedding is to remove stress. When we are in charge of making sure your guests, the wedding party, and the two stars of the show get where they need to be on time every time, this reduces stress on you. 



Since we are in the stress reducing business, we thought we could help even more to help ease some of the stress that often accompanies wedding planning all around. So we put ourselves in your shoes and researched various wedding planning sites to see which ones would be most beneficial to you.  We narrowed our list down to 8, because we know your time is valuable.  

If you have found an amazing website that is not on this list, will you comment below and let us know why you love it?  We know you will be thrilled with the results we found!



1. This site provides a wealth of information with the top 100 blogs for brides, from creating your perfect vintage wedding to finding unique wedding venues, to exploring unique destination wedding spots, and even a special blog that specifically helps you coordinate your wedding colors from bouquets to party favors. 


In addition to learning practical budget friendly tips, there’s even a blog on how to have an eco-friendly wedding.    The site is constantly monitoring and updating the latest and greatest information to keep this top 100 list current.   It will definitely take you into a whole new world!

 
2. Check out this site to explore and learn about everything wedding related - from DIY wedding ideas to finding the perfect dress, along with tips for hiring the best wedding coordinator, and how to make a realistic wedding budget.  There is also a host of information about destination weddings, wedding etiquette, party favors, beloved traditions, and reception decor.  You might also be interested in the wedding checklist and guest management tool to help ease your stress level.  There is also a great range of vendors and venues to consider, in addition to special articles such as how to deal with common wedding problems that may arise.  This site aims to take the stress out of every bride’s wedding planning.  


 

3. This unique site brags of having more than 200,000 vendors who have been reviewed by previous brides, so that you can find the perfect venue and vendors for your big day.  The site also provides photo galleries of destination weddings, wedding dresses, jewelry, favors, and invitations for you to peruse.  There is also a tab right at the top of the site called “My Wedding” with a list of planning tools to help you keep organized!  


 

4. This site is reminiscent of a Pinterest board with a plethora of wedding style ideas.  There are wonderful pictures of the latest wedding dress fashions, groom suits and tuxedos, bouquet arrangements, bridesmaid dresses, entertainment, decor, and the latest trends in wedding day hair and make-up.   One of the most unique features of this site is the Wedding Style Category section to help you decide which category best suits you, including Classic, Romantic, Modern, Vintage, Offbeat, Beach, Cultural and Religious, Outdoor, and Rustic examples.  The ideas are represented in picture pinboards, which bring them to life in a creative way.


 
5. Martha Stewart  and Beautiful Weddings - a perfect match indeed!  This site delivers great wedding planning resources for bridal showers, honeymoons, travel, destination
weddings, etiquette, wedding traditions, and upcoming bridal shows in your area - wow!  In addition, you will get advice on wedding dress fashion trends, elegant table decor, bridesmaid bouquet arrangements,  and jewelry accessories.  Under the “Registry” tab,  you will find lovely and unique finds for your new home together.  Martha Stewart does it again - enjoy!


 

 

6. Brides.com delivers charming ideas for engagement rings, elegant dresses for brides, flowergirls, and moms of the bride!  It also provides great tips on wedding etiquette, beautiful decor ideas, and practical resources for finding local vendors.  The gift registry ideas are paired with dynamic pictures, and you’ll find daily top 10 articles on topics that are most important to you.   You can also experience a virtual makeover by uploading pictures of yourself, to see which dresses, hairstyles and make-up look best on you for your big day.   This site was created with you in mind - have fun exploring all the possibilities!


 

7. Limitless wedding ideas are presented with beautiful pictures, along with a list ofvendors they wholeheartedly recommend.  Wedding Window is a great place to create your own wedding website, but even better - it’s a place to utilize every planning tool possible!  You can use free planning resources including a budget tracker, online RSVP, bridal checklist, vendor comparison, guest list, personal reminders, and so much more!  A great resource to help you stay organized without losing your mind.


 

8. This should actually be called the Wedding Network, because it contains countless, amazing “channels” for brides to flip through!  “Planning 101” is a section specially designed to help brides jump right into planning (right after you have given yourself some time to bask in the engagement afterglow, of course)!  There are unlimited resources including hundreds of pictures of real bride hairstyles, beautiful receptions, bouquet arrangements, ceremony decor, groomsmen tux and suit ideas, in addition to thousands of bridal dresses to look through. Make sure you have a good amount of time, a yummy cup of coffee, and enjoy the ride while surfing the Wedding Channel!


We would LOVE to hear what you thought of our list!  A Step Above Limo Service is committed to helping brides have less stress and more fun in this planning process!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Why Does the Average Wedding Cost More than Some People Make in a Year?

A Limo for your Charlotte Wedding Is Not Expensive
 
Most People Are Spending Less Than Average on their weddings in Charlotte
 
Keeping up with the Joneses can be a hard act to follow when you’re planning a wedding. Just look at how much an average wedding costs. Around $27,000, depending on which media outlet you’re consulting.

The reality of how much each couple is spending is far less than that. According to an article on Slate, most people are spending less than the $27,000 that is supposed to be the average.

Who's Spending $27,000?

How is this so? We’ll get to that in minute, but first another question: Did you ever wonder why that figure is so high?

Well, the writer of the Slate article who was planning his own wedding was so curious about this figure that he investigated how that number got so high. His findings are illuminating. It turns out we’ve all been focusing on the wrong figure.

The Median vs. the Average

Instead of focusing on the average cost of a wedding, we should be asking about the median cost of a wedding. The average cost is the total combined spending by all survey respondents divided by the number of respondents. That means that the average figure could go much higher than what most people paid for their wedding if just one person spent a considerable amount of money.

Meanwhile, the median cost of a wedding tells us what the couple right in the middle is spending. The one where half of the respondents are spending less and the other half are spending more.

Median Cost Far Less

Take a look at these figures: The average wedding cost in 2012 was $27,427, while the median was $18,086. The average wedding cost in 2011 was $27,021, while the median was $16,886.

Quite a difference, huh?

We know that many wedding couples, especially the brides, feel a pressure to have their weddings exude that elegant, once-in-a-lifetime feeling. It can be hard to question the exorbitant rates charged by pricey venues and caterers, many who point out the average cost of a wedding by way of explanation.

Moving Away From Pricey Weddings

Thankfully, the trend toward DIY and less traditional weddings has given brides more freedom. Still, it can be hard to turn down all the pricey offerings when we do consider that a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Just remember that your wedding can be a memorable event without having to break the piggy bank -- or worse, go into debt for several years into the marriage -- to pay for it.

One thing you will want to include in every wedding is the Limo.  You only get one chance to do the getaway right.  Make it memorable with a Limo from http://AStepAboveLimo.com

Monday, June 17, 2013

Charlotte's Yadkin Valley Wine Country Is Even Better in a Limo

You Planning to Visit Some Wineries in the Charlotte Area? Limo Is the Best Way By Far

Choices, choices, choices.  Tour bus, rent a car, or take a limo.  How to decide?

Renting a car allows you total freedom.  Freedom to get lost.  Freedom to go to wineries that have lousy customer service.  Freedom to find out the hours changed.  Freedom to worry all day about how much you are drinking, and freedom to get nailed on a DUI.  Freedom is good or not.

Going on a tour provides a festive atmosphere.  Unless the other passengers are duds, smokers, or don't speak any English.  You can meet new people which can be a really good thing unless they are pushy, demanding, winers, winos, or worse.  Festive atmosphere is luck of the draw.

Limo or Sedan with Chauffeur  Then we have the option of a sedan and driver if just for two or a limousine if the group is larger.  The driver knows the territory.  He knows some history.  He can fill you in on the best places and the best deals. 

Besides, the whole outing has way more freedom than the car version.  You can concentrate on romance with your companion or having a blast with your friends.  It is the "no drama" way to tour.  And for a fun kicker - all the other tourists will wonder "who the heck are they, anyway."  It'll be fun to play the role for a day. 

Oh!  By the way, the cost can be as low as $12 per hour per person (4 minimum).

Please note that season is April/May and September/October.  If you are planning a tour during those months, please plan in advance.