12 Reasons to Take a Limo in Charlotte

Stylin' in My Limo  (Photo credit: Joey Day)

Limo Service Is a Perfect Addition for Almost any Event or Occasion

No matter what the occasion, taking a limousine will just add that much more fun.  And most folks are surprised at how little it costs when you split it up among the participants.  If you have an outing planned for family, friends, or business associates, hiring a Charlotte Limo from A Step Above Limousine Service will make it a time to remember.  We did not include weddings in the list below because that would have been 13 reasons, and you already know to use one or more limos for the wedding.  If not, check out our ideas here.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

Don’t worry about a designated driver! Forget about getting lost.  No looking for parking lots in downtown! A limo can take you safely from place to place all night and deliver you home safely and in time for your trip down the aisle.

Concerts at the Belk or the Verizon

There's plenty to see in Charlotte. You’ve got the perfect outfit picked out, tickets in hand, and you’re ready to step out for the night. Arrive at the concert in style? A limo ride will give you time to warm up with a couple drinks and get you in the mood to party all night long.

A Day Trip to the Yadkin Valley Wine Country by limo

Whether you are planning a trip for local friends in Charlotte, showing out of town guests the great wineries available in the Carolinas or coming in from out of town hoping to taste a bit of the grape, a limo is the only way to go.  We know the local Yadkin Valley Wine Country, and can help you make decisions about where to taste, eat, and shop.  Call early to book your limousine tour of Charlotte's wineries.

Anniversary or Romantic Date

It’s a special date night for the two of you—maybe even an anniversary. Surprise him (or her) with a limo ride to to Charlotte restaurants, bars, events, and/or nightspots! On your way, toast your night with a bottle of champagne, set the mood with some romantic music, and arrive stress free at your destinations.

Going by Limo to the Airport in Charlotte and Coming Home Again

We show you in this post multiple reasons why you should forget about driving yourself or taking a cab or shuttle to the airport and back.  And if you travel and need a limo in Atlanta, keep in mind that we have a sister company there who offers the same impeccable service as we do here in Charlotte.

Prom

Prom is a night your kids will remember for ever.  Just like you did, they have been planning the perfect date, the dress, dinner and corsage for months!  In Charlotte, a limo to the prom is just the new normal.  Regardless of whether they are King and Queen of the prom, your teens will feel like royalty pulling up to their dance on the big night.

 Show Important Clients How Much You Care

You want to show your client that you value them, their time, their comfort, and that you’re serious about keeping their business. A limo pick them up at the airport,  take them to and from your important meeting, or escort them a big lunch or night on the town in Charlotte, will tell them you’ll go the extra mile to keep them happy.

Birthday

You only get one time around on this planet.  Grab five or even more of your closest buds and go do something nuts.

Graduation

You made it!  Whether by the skin of your teeth or Cum Laude, keep the party going before during and after the ceremony. Take your friends and family to the ceremony in a luxurious limo, and then out on the town afterwards for a throw-your-hat-in-the-air evening!

Quincenera

Your family and her friends will be thrilled to get chauffeured here and there and back again in elegant limos. 

Just Because!

Who says you need a special occasion to take a limo? Treat yourself and your loved ones to a limo ride just because you can. Maybe you think your wife has been working too hard and could use a special night out. Maybe your husband got a promotion. There’s no reason not to call a professional, affordable limo service any time you’re ready to go in style!

Motivate the Crew!

Read all about our time tested Night-on-the-Town in a Limo motivational idea to treat the winner of the sales contest or the office staff for making the mark. 

Call (704) 605-1108 or email us at astepabovelimoservice@gmail.com or fill out the reservation form at http://astepabovelimo.com for charlotte or http://Atlanta-Limos.com for Atlanta. 

7 FAQs About Wedding Limo Service in Charlotte

A Limo Will Get You and Everyone Else to the Church on Time and Stress Free

Imagine Luxurious Stretch Limousines with tuxedoed chauffeurs adding the perfect touch of elegance to your amazing wedding day.  Possibly you will choose a traditional black limo to perfectly offset your white gown as you enter into your chariot.  Is the whole affair a bit more edgy, then you could opt for a magnificent Hummer or SUV.

Whatever choices you make for the getaway car, there are other transportation issues that you may want to consider when you call A Step Above Limo Service in Charlotte.

    •    Have a chauffeured sedan pick up parents at the airport.  Maybe others in the party, too
    •    Will you want to use a limo for the bachelor or bachelorette party?
    •    Use limo's the day of the wedding to move members of the wedding party to and from hotels, the church, the reception, and back to the hotel.

Clearly, the availability of trained and skilled drivers at your beck and call will be one way to reduce stress the entire day, not to mention how it will benefit every member of the party.  Provide A Step Above Limo with your schedule for all your needs, then forget about it.  We will coordinate from there with your wedding planner or best man to insure that everyone gets where they need to be in luxurious comfort and style. 

FAQs About Wedding Limo Services in Charlotte

How much does a wedding limo in Charlotte cost?

The cost depends on the type of vehicle.  A standard 10-passenger limo will run between $300 and $500 dollars. A stretch SUV will run between $350 and $600. These figures are based on a three hour minimum with a 20% driver gratuity.  Sedans are less.

Why is there a three hour minimum? 

We charge a three hour minimums to prevent split orders. Three hours minimums are standard because we can't book someone else during the down time.

Why am I being charged for time that I’m not in the car? 

A limousine rental is like staying at a hotel. Although you may not spend every minute in your room, you’re always charged for the whole day. In the limousine industry, this would be considered a 24 hour minimum.

How much should I tip? 

Most services include a 15% – 20% gratuity in the bill. If your chauffeur is exceptional, you should add an additional 10% – 20%.

When should I book a limo for my Charlotte wedding? 

You should book a limo at least six months before your ceremony. This is especially true for specialty vehicles. Specialty vehicles include exotic cars, stretch Hummers or 20 passenger busses.  Also take into consideration seasonal rush times.  May June and September October are very busy.

What color should I get? 

This is a personal preference. White wedding limos are the most popular, but black cars are a favorite for traditional events. It should be noted that black vehicles provide the best background when photographing white wedding dresses.

What size limousine should I order? 

This depends on the size of the service. Most people order one car for the bride and one car for the groom. Once the size of the wedding party is determined, the appropriate limousine(s) can be selected.

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 fiancée 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!

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