Savannah, Georgia is a city steeped in rich southern history. Everything about Savannah exudes incredible southern pride and a sense of tradition. Finding a unique date idea that celebrates this heritage can be difficult. However, the night starts off right when you begin it in the back of a horse drawn carriage.

During the time Savannah came into its glory days, horse drawn carriages were the only expedient way to travel. These were not recreational villages but were instead reserved only for those who could afford to purchase one or the fee to hire one. Therefore, the mentality associated with horse drawn carriages in Savannah was that the people riding inside these were the elite, the powerful. Why not draw on a little tradition this year for your next big occasion?

Imagine celebrating your anniversary with a true, southern date for your southern belle. Begin the night with a horse and buggy ride to a historical themed restaurant. You could also host a ball in honor of your love where you ask guests to come in traditional southern attire. What a fun and unique party! It's certainly one that true southerners from good ole' Savannah G-A will enjoy.

Weddings are also perfect occasions for celebrating the rich tradition of the south. Arriving to your wedding in a horse drawn carriage is something unique, sweet and special that no one will forget. It is also the perfect way to pay homage to the southern pride that flows through the veins of people in Savannah. Georgia is the pride of the south. Live up it's rich tradition for a night starting with a horse drawn carraige ride through Savannah.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: My boyfriend is a history professor at a small college in Saint Louis, Missouri. He's very into the aristocratic periods of France and England so I thought I would rent us a horse carriage one night as a just-because surprise. What style do you suggest to make this experience the most authentic? Thanks! ~ Lorie

The Celebration Advisor: Good question! The horse drawn carriage that you are after can actually be one of many styles. At their peak, there were more than 300 styles of horse drawn carriages and choosing between them was a status symbol much like luxury cars are now.

Of the main styles that currently exist, your best bet will likely be a vis-a-vis carriage. Even still, this only narrows down the field a little. Vis-a-vis means face-to-face in French and refers to the type of carriages that allow seating on either side (facing the driver or away from). These are less intimate than many other types of horse drawn carriages but are very authentic.

Victoria carriages are also very intimate and authentic. Horse drawn carriages in this style usually hold two people along with the driver. Talk about a romantic evening!

My best suggestion is to call about hiring a horse and carriage in Saint Louis. Before you get into the particulars, ask if they have any carriages that would fit the theme of the evening that you want. Mentioning "victoria carriages" and "vis-a-vis carriages" reveals a lot about the style of evening and carriage that you want. After that, it's just ironing out the details!

Some things about renting horse drawn carriages in Ann Arbor, Michigan are obvious.

• You obviously want to make a lasting impression on someone.
• You obviously want to have a unique evening with charm and a hint of tradition.
• You obviously want to do something special for someone special to you.
• You obviously have exquisite taste in what makes a romantic evening.

What isn't always so obvious is how to find a horse drawn carriage in a town like Ann Arbor. Where cars reign and other modes of transportation take a far second, where do you go to find something as unique as a horse and buggy? Well, you come to Wedding And Party Network! Now that you're here, hiring a horse drawn carriage for a night around Ann Arbor is as easy as one, two, click.

Ann Arbor MI is full of beautiful places to take your date. You could pick an area close to your homes or one far from the madding crowd. Either way, your evening will be spent snuggled up with your sweetheart under a warm blanket. You can view the stars as if you were right beside them or you can close your eyes and picture them as you enjoy nestling next to someone valuable enough to deserve a very elaborate, special way to say "I love you" or "I really really like you."

Get ready for a magical evening of strolling through Ann Arbor's parks and easygoing areas with the person of your dreams. Prepare for a romantic evening in one of Michigan's most beautiful cities. Relax and think about the easy patting of horse hooves as they clop-clop-clop through the grass around the scenic areas of Ann Arbor.

Sit back. Take a breath and make the call. You'll be glad you thought of this incredibly romantic and attractive gesture. What a lucky date you have!

Most people do not associate Chicago Illinois with horses of any kind, especially horse drawn carriage rides. However, Chicago is a very progressive city that is constantly looking for new forms of entertainment and new twists on old favorites. That's where horse drawn carriage rides come in. They're a new twist on a classic favorite that many will love and many more will envy.

Chicago Weddings Without Horse Drawn Carriages? Unthinkable!

Poppycock! Hooey! Who would ever think to put down the fine tradition of hiring a horse and buggy as their wedding transportation? Horse drawn carriage rides are part of most Chicago brides' romantic fantasies. When it comes time for the wedding, go all out with a horse and carriage!

Put Pep In The Party With Horse Drawn Carriage Rides!

Laugh it up about the thought of arriving at a club-type Chicago party in a horse drawn carriage, but that's not the type of party that needs pep. They have plenty! If you are attending a formal gala, a wedding, a private dinner party or some similar affair, consider Chicago's horse drawn carriage rentals. They may not be as "fancy" as limousines but they have all of the appeal plus the added perks of freshness, originality, and individuality.

You wouldn't want to wear the same outfit as someone else so why use the same party transportation or wedding transportation? Live it up for a night with a horse and carriage ride through Chicago!

It's "The City of Brotherly Love". Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is well known for being a city that celebrates closeness. Because of this, horse drawn carriage rides are especially popular in Philly because they allow a very intimate, romantic evening for couples.

Prefer snuggling up under a blanket to sitting in a crowded movie theatre? Why not move the cuddle date to a horse drawn carriage where you can quietly ride through the town under the stars? It's an unforgettable date; quite the "dear diary" moment for sure.

Philadelphia is a city steeped in wonderful history. Horse and carriages were the only way to travel across Philadelphia during the early days. While Philly has come quite a long way between then and now, it's still a fun blast to the past to rent a horse drawn carriage.

Guys:  Need A Romantic Date Idea?

Need a way to impress a date? Whether the first or the fourtieth time you've taken your sweetie around Philadelphia, rent a horse drawn carriage! You cannot top this first impression. Imagine her face as you knock politely on the door, present her with a lightly scented bouquet, then give your arm and escort her to a horse drawn carriage. Wow! What a great way to start a romantic evening!

Girls:  Want To Make Your Wedding Extra Special?

Arrive to your wedding in a horse drawn carriage if you want to ensure dropped jaws on all of your guests. Some may see this as the perfect expression of your personality (fun and unique) while others will be jealous and flabbergasted at your unique idea. Carriage rides are fun for everyone, but renting a horse drawn carriage for a Philadelphia PA wedding is something that will make your wedding extra special.