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Prom Etiquette – Who Pays for the Limo?

It’s  just about springtime! And you know what that means! It’s time to get ready and start planning for the biggest social event of the year – the PROM! You’ve got to find the perfect dress, the perfect dinner, the perfect flowers and the perfect accessories. But what about the perfect ride? Have you thought about getting a prom limo rental? What better way could there be than to arrive in style?

But in this crazy day and age, there’s a couple of questions. Who is the one to pay for the limo? Emily Post wasn’t around to ask so we took it to a few people to find out what they think:

“The person that does the asking is usually the one that pays for dinner, tickets to the dance and the limo. You each need to buy the other person flowers so that’s an expense for both people.” – Jen

“If you want to go as friends or as a big group of people, it’s fine to have everyone pitch in to pay for the limo and the activity. Sometimes you just want to go to the dance and not be left out. You don’t have to pay for everything.” – Abbie

“I don’t mind splitting some of the more expensive things like pictures or a limo. If we decide as a couple or as a group that it’s something we want to do, but not everyone can afford, we’ll pitch in and see what we can pay and then if it’s enough, we’ll do it.” – Marcie

“The guy is asking you to the dance, so he should pay for the prom limo.” – Kendra

“What if your school is girl’s choice? You can’t say that the guy has to ask and pay then. You can talk and see what you want to do and then make a decision together.” – Brooke

So you can see there’s a variety of answers out there but no one is disagreeing that renting a limo for the prom is one of the most styling, fun and exciting ways you can get there. Whether your going to Prom as a group – or spending the evening with your high school sweetheart we have the perfect ride for you!  Check out our fleet and message us for prices and book your Prom Limo from Limo 805 today!

Contact us here or call us at 805-443-2233 reserve your spot! We proudly serve the Ventura County, Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles areas!

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The Best Wine Tours in LA for Couples this Valentine’s Day!

If you are looking for something that’s fun and memorable this Valentine’s Day, try something a little different. There are more wine tours in the Los Angeles area than you would think, if you just know where to look. The best part about these locations is that they are easy to get to and from because of their central locations.

Hidden Malibu Wine Country Tours takes you on a day trips to some of the most beautiful canyons and vineyards. With other 50 different independent vineyards, Hidden Malibu Wine Country Tours will show you beautiful wineries such as Rosenthal, Semler, and Cielo. Many trips also include a visit to Cornell Winery which is across from the famous Strauss Ranch. At the ranch you can taste and buy a good variety of Malibu wines, tour their art gallery or shop their antiques.

Spend some time over at the San Antonio Winery located in central Los Angeles. They combine food with tastings to give you a different approach. You browse the prepared food that they offer instead of looking at a printed menu and then order exactly what you’d like, made to order. They have a variety of wines that you can taste at no charge.

Another way to do the perfect wine tour is plan a special day yourself. Choose out a few of the wineries that are available in the area and then relax in your own rented limousine. Take all the stress out of the day with worrying how to get from place to place. This way you and your special someone can relax together and no one has to be left out as the designated driver. If you like a particular vintage, you can make sure that is a stop on your tour. By booking something yourself you ensure that you can go to where you want to go, when you want to go. There’s no waiting for the group at a historic look out spot. You won’t have to wait for a group photo or feel that you need to hurry because the group is already ready to go.

Make this Valentine’s Day memorable and book you and your sweetheart a limo for your next Wine Tour! Check out Limo 805’s fleet and contact us today to get your special day on the books!

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Can I Bring My Child’s Car Seat on an Airport Shuttle?

Traveling can be one of the most rewarding and exciting things that you can do with your spare time and money. Learning about new cultures, visiting new places, and having new experiences are just a few of the exciting things that you can do when you travel. Traveling with kids is even better. You get to see the wonder on their face when they get to get on an airplane and see the clouds for the first time. Even going through security can be an interesting new experience for them. And stressful for you. Not only do you have to worry about yourself but now you have a little one to keep track of – not including all their toys, bags, strollers and car seats.

A common question when looking at LAX airport transportation and ground transportation in general is: Can I bring my child’s car seat on the shuttle? The answer is a definite yes! You can always bring it with you. In fact, your child’s car seat counts as a safety item (along with their stroller) which can be checked for free at most airlines (always check with yours in advance, just in case).

If you are concerned about their safety on the plane and they have their own seat, you can install the car seat directly on the airplane seat. Many parents don’t feel the need to do this and it’s not required. It’s up to the parent to make the determination if that is something they would like to do. If you are traveling and renting a car, you’ll need to make arrangements to reserve a child’s car seat as well from the rental agency. Most states have certain laws and requirements that come into play with a child’s car seat. You can always check the state you are visiting in advance. Most people prefer to bring their own seat from home. It alleviates an extra expense for the trip and ensures that your child will have something that they are comfortable to sit in. The nice thing about bringing your own seat is that you know what to expect. If you don’t want to bother with an airport shuttle, consider hiring a limo or driver to transport you from the airport.

Limo 805 offers LAX airport transportation in style! We have professional drivers who will make it their priority to get you there on-time and in style! Contact us here or call us today to book your next Los Angeles LAX Airport ride!

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5 Easy Tips to Make your Wedding Day Stress Free

It’s coming up! Your wedding day is almost here! But what can you do to make it as perfect as possible. First you’ll have to show up! Here’s a few tips on what you can do (in advance) to have a perfect day.

#1 First you’ll want to control every possible detail. Turn off the rain, turn on the sun and make sure that little flower girl doesn’t suddenly get stage fright. Sound realistic? It’s probably not. You really can’t control everything, and that’s okay. But you can do your best to prepare in advance.

#2 Take the time to hire the right staff for your event. What? You’re not planning to do hire anyone? Even if you take the time to plan all the details for the wedding yourself, you’re going to need some additional help to get things done. You can’t set up, pick up the food from the caterer, pick up the flowers, take selfies, set up tables and chairs, serve cake in your wedding dress – oops – we forget to mention get ready, get married and enjoy the day. You need to delegate at least the biggest stuff to someone else, and it really should be your close friends or family. You want them to be able to enjoy the day with you don’t you? If you don’t want or can’t afford full time help, you can look for someone to help with the day of. These planners are available for a reasonable fee and have the experience for your day-of help that you need.

#3 Take transportation off your list. There’s nothing more glamorous then being picked up in a limo on your wedding day. You’ll feel so special when you arrive at the salon to get your hair done, the church or wedding venue. Not to mention the great photos when you leave the reception with your new spouse on your way to your honeymoon. You won’t have to worry about parking, traffic, speeding or having room for all those extra items that a wedding involves.

#4 Keep your schedule light the day of the wedding. If you are having your hair colored, do it the week before. Take the time to actually enjoy the day. If you are rushing around from place to place, the day will be over and you won’t have been able to enjoy it as fully.

#5 Take some time alone with your new spouse after the wedding at the reception. Even five or ten minutes alone together will help you enjoy the day and create some incredible memories for years to come.

Let us help you make your day special! Call or contact Limo 805 today to book your wedding transportation needs in the Los Angeles area!

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Choose the Right Limo For Your Prom Affair This Spring!

In the Springtime, there’s one thing that it on everyone’s mind. PROM! And the time to start planning for the big event is now. Prom activities seem to get bigger and better every year. From trips to theme parks, BBQs, sporting events, swimming, etc., day dates are bigger than ever. The day dates is the date that begins sometime during the day before the evening dinner and dance shebang.

And now you have a better idea than ever to add some fun and excitement to your prom! Rent a limo for your prom! With a limo, there are so many things that now you don’t have to worry about.

How nice would it be to have all day and all night transportation? It would be so convenient to be able to go anywhere and everywhere you want without having to worry about driving yourself. After all, the day is about you and your friends right? Who wants to be the only one driving? It makes you feel left out of the party. At least it should, you’re supposed to be concentrating on the road.

One of the best things about renting a limo for your prom is that you and all your friends can ride and drive together. No one is stuck being the only responsible person. Well, actually one is, your driver. But they are there to help you have a fun and safe time by taking you where you need to go.

Another great reason to rent a limo for your prom is that it is one of the few times that you’ll be able to arrive at your school or other special event with absolute style! Unless you get driven to school every day in a limo, renting a limo for prom should be at the top of your list. It’s not as expensive as you may think and when you split the cost between multiple people or couples, it’s even cheaper.

If you need transportation services to your prom or formal dance reserve your limo today. Don’t wait; limos can book fast so reserve one in advance. Limo 805 services the Los Angeles and Ventura County area and provides the best customer service around. Limo 805 monitors local traffic to ensure the best route so you always arrive on time.

Contact us for more information or book your limo for prom today.

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Make That Hard Day A Little Easier With Funeral Limo Rentals

It’s never a good time when someone passes away. There’s a lot to do and emotions are running high for everyone. Family and friends are on edge, wanting to help but not knowing how. One big help is the use of a limo rental for the funeral.

To make that day just a little bit easier, you won’t have to worry about getting to and from the funeral. Nothing could be easier than just getting into the care and having them take you exactly where you need to go.

Using a limo for the funeral also means that you don’t have to worry about your own vehicle. There’s no last minute issues or problems. Maybe your car won’t start. Maybe you’ll get lost. These are a few worries that we can take off the list of possible problems.

The other nice thing about taking a limo is that all your family can sit together with you. Because limos can hold so many people, you don’t have to worry about splitting up into multiple cars that are all going to the same place. That adds another piece of family togetherness which is extra important when you have a big family function. Especially one as emotional as a funeral.

Not having to drive yourself means that you don’t have to deal with traffic or other drivers. You don’t have to worry about getting somewhere on time – it’s all taken care of for you. And if your funeral arrangements include lunch or multiple stops throughout the day, that’s okay! Your driver can be told your needs and wants in advance or you can modify your plans as you go along. For those that want to partake of alcoholic beverages at a luncheon, there’s no need to worry about taking a cab or finding a designated driver.

Limos are also great because in such a busy area, you won’t have to worry where to park. Your driver will take care of that for you. And you don’t have to worry about bringing all your personal belongings out to the grave site – you can leave them safely secured with your driver back at the vehicle.

Funeral Limo Rental Service in Ventura County!

Limo 805 offers everything you need when it comes to the best limo service in Ventura County, and our experts will ensure that your transportation always runs smoothly. Ready to book your limo? Call our experts today at (805) 443-2233

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5 Reasons Why Your Next Rental Should Be A Party Bus!

You’ve got a big party coming up! It might be a girl’s weekend, a bachelor or bachelorette party, a church group, a milestone birthday, or just a long weekend! What better way to get all your friends or family together in one spot then with a party bus! Here are five reasons that you should have your next group rental should be for a party bus.

#1 It’s fun! What more is there to say? There’s something fun and special about unique, big group transportation. When your entire party can travel as a group, there aren’t any people feeling left out. The group can continue their conversation from the home to the restaurant to the bar or club or event. There is enough seating for everyone to be in the same place at the same time.

#2 You don’t have to drive! One of the best parts of using a party bus is that you don’t have to drive! What could be better than that? Just like the hostess never gets to really relax at a party held at home, the driver is never having as much fun as the participants. Also, there’s no need to have a designated driver be one of the attendees! You’ve got one built in!

#3 It’s affordable! A party bus rental is much more affordable than you might think. And can you really put a price on the fun that your attendees will have? Plus you don’t have to pay for parking or valet! There’s a cost savings right there!

#4 No having to worry about parking! When you leave the driving up to an experienced party bus driver, you leave the parking problems up to them as well. No worrying about finding parking places together, valet, parking tickets, fees, etc. You can be dropped off and picked up at the location most convenient for YOU!

#5 Did we mention, it’s fun? So important it made the list twice! It’s even in the name. A party bus means that you want to have a party! So take the time to get a party bus rental in advance for your next event and make it a REAL party!

Limo 805 can hook you up with the perfect party bus for your event. Call or contact Limo 805 today to book yours today!

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The Pros of Airport Limo Transportation

For airport transportation, there’s no better choice than using a limousine service. Drivers meet their clients in the airport and direct them in finding their luggage. They help collect their luggage and give that extra special feeling. Don’t you like seeing your name on a tablet or placard? Doesn’t it make you feel special? When you see drivers holding placards for others, aren’t you wondering who Tom Smith is? Is he important? He must be! He’s got his name on a sign – with his own driver!

This is the type of experience that money CAN buy – especially for when you have clients or customers coming into town via the airport.

Limo service offers convenience and complete anonymity to passengers. In addition to making their passengers feel special, you can be completed relaxed. No more using maps or struggling with the GPS to try and find the closest restaurant or your hotel. Your driver can provide valuable local information.

And your ride can also be your office. Not only can you have a meeting on the run, but you can prepare or just relax in the comfort you experience by our tinted windows and experienced drivers. Our drivers are completely discreet. Or image the feeling that a potential client feels when they are picked up at the airport. Instead of your assistant or secretary picking them up, they arrive in style – feeling the care and attention that you put into their transportation needs.

What about when you are going to the airport? Wouldn’t it be nicer for your family to be able to say goodbye to you at home rather than battle through traffic, double park and the curb and watch you walk in to the airport? If you live in an area with expensive road tolls, using a limo service for your airport transportation just makes sense. You’ll get a receipt to expense to your employer as well. No more long expense reports with mileage, parking fees and toll charges. Take control of your airport transportation experience. Whether for you, a family member or client, limo transportation is for you!

Limo 805 can help make your ride to LAX seamless and simple. Call or contact Limo 805 today to book your next ride!

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Limousine Services Are Perfect For Any Event

When you are hosting an event, you want everything to be perfect. So what do you do to take care of your guest’s transportation needs? Do you suggest they take an Uber or a taxi? What type of experience do you want them to have with you, your event or even your company?

There’s something timeless and classic about using a limousine service. Celebrities, politicians and other socialites have been using limo service for years. There is a certain type of class that exudes from being driven to and from your event and location in style.

Weddings are an extremely popular option for limousine service and transportation. When is there a bigger day in your life or in the life of your son or daughter where you don’t want them to have to worry about small details on such an important day. Do you really want to worry about where to park on your wedding day? What about traffic jams? Who wants to feed a parking meter at a special event? A limo service not only takes these items off your plate, they make you and your guests feel very special and classy to arrive in style.

But limousine service is not just for weddings. When we have a loss in our life, a limo service can really help with logistics. Funeral services frequently use limousine services because of their timeless look and feel. In addition to the perfect look, it is the perfect way to travel with friends and family. You can comfortably fit more people in a limo than any other vehicle. Imagine cramming six of your closest friends in formal attire in a sedan or minivan. It’s just not as practical. You don’t want to have to worry about driving yourself on an emotional day.

You can have this type of experience for your guests no matter what your budget. Imagine holding a dinner party and mentioning that you’ll have a “car” pick them up.

Don’t worry about using an app, calling a taxi or trying to coordinate rides for these special events. Take the logistics off the table and give your attendees the class and attention that they truly deserve with a limousine service that they will remember. And they will remember your event for all the right reasons, not for any hassles like trying to find a parking space.

Limo 805 wants to help you achieve maximum fun at your next event! We are available to provide safe, reliable and stylish transportation in and around the Los Angeles area. Call or contact Limo 805 to book your limo or party bus for your next special occasion!

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5 Fun Bachelorette Limo Games

Planning your bestie’s bachelorette party? Make the evening memorable from start to finish with some of these hilarious games that you can play right in the limo!

Scavenger Hunt– A tried-and-true bachelorette party favorite, the scavenger hunt sends the bride-to-be and her friends out on the town in search of almost-always embarrassing items to collect. For a fun twist on a classic, have the ladies play from within the comfort of the limousine by rolling down the tinted windows at red lights to interact with fellow motorists and collect breath mints, phone numbers and kisses to your hearts’ content!

The Nearly-Wed Game– A week before the bachelorette party, email the groom a list of questions about himself (favorite food, where the couple met, etc.) and quiz the bride-to-be on his answers while you’re riding in the limo. Feel free to make the questions as risqué as you like- after all, they don’t call her the “blushing bride” for nothing! For an extra-fun twist, make the bride-to-be take a shot for every question she gets wrong.

Never Have I Ever– You all know the rules to this one: a brave soul gets the game going by declaring, “Never have I ever_______” (gone streaking, kissed another girl, etc.) and then everyone who HAS done the thing she said has to take a drink. Not only is this a great ice-breaker for any party guests who may not know each other well, but it’s a fun way to get pumped up for the big night out on the go!

Car-aoke Nite– Crank up the tunes and warm up those pipes- it’s time to sing!! Who says you need a karaoke bar to embarrass yourself by singing in front of complete strangers? Red lights and rolled-down limo windows make for an excellent mobile karaoke unit on the way to the next bar you’re hitting. For added fun, stock the limo with props (fun wigs, wacky sunglasses, blow-up musical instruments) to really hit those high notes!

Kiss, Kill Marry– This one requires a little advance planning, as you will need index cards with the name (or better yet, picture) of celebrities. The bride-to-be and the rest of the guests will take turns drawing three cards at random, then designating “kiss,” “kill” or “marry” to each one. For extra fun, have some Sharpies and crepe paper streamers at the ready to make sashes with “Mrs. (Celebrity Name)” on each one so the ladies can advertise their imaginary celebrity husband all evening long!

Limo 805 is here to help you crank up the fun level and enjoy your L.A.- area bachelorette party responsibly. We can take you out on the town in style, in Ventura County and beyond! Call today to book us for your next event!

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