Month: April 2017

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Wedding Etiquette for Limo Rentals

Getting a limousine for a wedding is a timeless plan. There are few ideas more generally accepted than there being a limo for the bride and groom at the wedding. In many cases, especially when the wedding and reception are in separate locations, the entire wedding party will get the limousine treatment.

Most of us don’t ride in a limousine every day. We might be lucky enough to have ridden in one for some special occasions, but maybe this wedding is the first time. Maybe we’re worried about who should pay and tip the driver, or how to act inside the limousine itself.

Who Pays for the Limo?

The morning of the wedding a limousine is waiting to take the bride to the ceremony. Who pays for it? What about the limo taking the bridal from the park where pictures were taken to the ceremony? The one traveling with the entire wedding party to the reception? The one whisking the happy new couple off to the airport for their honeymoon?

The good news is these days there are no hard and fast answers for these questions, they’re flexible. Traditionally wedding day transportation for the bride is covered by the bride’s family, as part of the wedding. Likewise, honeymoon transportation is traditionally covered by the groom. Realistically it’s the bride and groom’s party, and if they want to pay for a limousine for themselves, then they should.

How do You Act in the Limo?

Honor the person who either paid for the limousine or is the guest of honor. Allow them the best seat. Don’t dive into the liqueur cabinet, wait for the host to offer it up. Don’t stick your head out the moon roof. Don’t stick your head out the windows either. Always allow the driver to operate the door. Part of their job is to open and close the door for you. This is a chance to be pampered, let it happen.

Should You Tip the Driver?

The driver should always be tipped. Limousine drivers are working a service industry. The contract for the car may or may not include a tip. In either case, you should offer a cash tip when you get out of the car for the final time.

Looking for a wedding limo rental in Ventura County, CA? Contact Limo 850 to schedule it!

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Finding The Best LA Wine Tour

A trip to Los Angeles without stopping by a vineyard is like a trip to Denver without visiting a brewery. It just seems like something is missing. Thousand Oaks, CA is part of Simi Valley, home to many excellent vineyards.

A wine tour takes this a step further. Instead of just visiting a single you visit a handful of them. At each one you have an opportunity to sample some of the wines specific to that vineyard. When the tour is over you’ll have sampled many of the wines available from the region.

Details, Details

Planning a tour like this on your own is a daunting task. The task is even harder if it’s your first time visiting the area. With no knowledge of where the vineyards are located, the best routes to take from one to the next, or what types of wine each specializes in you are looking at a mountain of research. Even after doing your research you can’t be sure you’re making the most of your time, or budget. To get the best wine tour you need help.

Find a Tour

If you know some people that live in the region, you can connect with them to get your planning done. Without those connections, you’ll need to look for help elsewhere. California has some companies that specialize in nothing more than organizing wine tours for tourists. Their offerings range from a simple consultation to full multi-day private wine tasting extravaganzas, including limo service. Likewise, their prices range from relatively cheap to extremely expensive.

The best wine tour for you depends on your taste and budget. Truthfully, working with a local company you’re almost guaranteed a great tour. Rest assured they can find a tour to match your experience level and budget.

Designated Driver

The biggest problem with taking yourself on a wine tour lies in the driving. Sampling many varieties of wine and driving a car just don’t mix very well. Whether you go for a full-service wine tour or stick to your own research you should consider some type of limo service.

Most limousine companies in the area, such as Limo 850, offer guidance for wine tours as part of a limo rental. This guidance will often come in cheaper than a dedicated wine tour company because a limousine company sees the guidance as an added perk, not a primary revenue stream.

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The Four Things Every Bachelor Party Needs

It happened. Your best friend is getting married and wants you to throw a bachelor party. The problem is, you’ve never done anything quite like this before. Searching on-line for ideas, the results are endless. There are too many ideas and chances are none of them are quite right.

When it comes down to it, there are just four things that will ensure a successful bachelor party. Not specific things, like a bowl of only red M&M’s or something, but things that can be fit to every person getting a bachelor party planned for them.

Friends to the End

The guest list is the first important decision. Some bachelors will have a list already, others may only have ideas. The guests should be people the bachelor cares about, and that all get along. Having people fight at the party does nobody any good. The list should also be small. This part is about the bachelor’s best friends hanging out with him one more time before he has to run all his excursions past his new spouse. Schedule a separate party with a larger group if the situation calls for it.

Activities to Remember

The days of every bachelor’s party consisting of a drinking run through the strip club are gone. Some bachelors expect to make a stop, so go ahead and plan it. Don’t focus on it though. This group should be spending time doing something together the bachelor loves. This could be a weekend hunting trip, a night at the ski slopes, a week-long offshore fishing excursion. Let the groups budget and the bachelor’s likes guide the activities, and make them something to remember and share after the fact.

A Meal Together

This party is about bonding, reminiscing, planning for the future, and being together. There is no better way for a group to bond than to take in a meal together. There should be at least one meal focused on time to hang out and chat.

Transportation

The best party in the world can be easily ruined if someone gets lost between stops. Traveling in more than one car means a chance of getting separated. It also encourages people getting in cliques, and fighting over time with the bachelor.

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles Limo Service call Limo 805 at 805-443-2233 for a ride that keeps you together.

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