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January 27, 2017 by Karole Risker

Get Whisked Away by Camden Carriage Company!

What could be more charming than a horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of historic Camden, South Carolina, past live oaks, azaleas and those gorgeous mansions?

For nearly two decades, Joy Gensler took out her pony and cart, delighting people with rides through historic streets and creating Camden Carriage Company. Today, her friends Michelle Marble and Danny Davis have taken over the reigns of this business that plays an important role in the city. Continue reading "Get Whisked Away by Camden Carriage Company!" »

October 16, 2015 by Tilda Helgesson

Inspirational Friday – Arrive In Style

It is always classy to arrive in style whether it be in a horse drawn carriage, and old school automobile or a limousine. Here are some fancy examples of transportation for your special event.

Get inspired and choose the shape and color that fit your personal style and have fun on the way to your event.

For more great ideas and inspiration, check back with the Wedding and Party Blog.

August 24, 2012 by Kelly Curtis

Inspirational Friday – Transportation

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding and party details. The details are what sets your wedding and party apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style and conveys your party theme. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on your transportation.

Transportation is such an important element on your wedding day. It's key on getting you where you need to go and having faith in the driver that they can get you there on time. This also gets your wedding party where they need to go as well. There are so many options. You can choose limousines in white, black or even pink that can fit your whole wedding party. If you're more of a classical bride, choose an elegant town car. However, if you're more of that princess bride, go with a horse drawn carriage. There are so many options, just choose the one that fits your style and needs best to help make your grand entrance.

November 15, 2011 by Kelly Curtis

Make Your Event Unforgettable with HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc.

When planning a special event or wedding, you want everything to be spectacular. You think of every little detail and how to make it your own and convey the theme. It's important to focus on everything to make sure it's perfect to you. This even goes for transportation. Have you every imagined how you'll arrive to your wedding or leave your wedding reception? Is it in a grand limo or perhaps a fairytale like horse carriage? The transportation is just added detail that helps make your event stand out. So, if you're in the Ormond Beach, Florida area, HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc. is the place for you.

A Dream Come True

Wedding Horse Carriage

Why choose HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc.? They've been in the horse industry for over 30 years including, owning a horse farm, producing world champion horses and their current occupation which is making dreams come true with their beautiful carriage and horses.

Fully licensed and insured horse drawn carriage rides that offer services for weddings, parties & events, proposals & engagements, Indian/Asian weddings, commitment ceremonies and just anywhere a horse carriage can be used. So, use their beautiful carriages and great ponies to help you travel in style to your next event.

Wedding Transportation

Of course, your wedding day should be unforgettable. It's one of the most important days of your life. Therefore, why limit yourself to driving yourself or using your own car? A carriage ride is definitely the way to go. Arrive just like a princess in a carriage ride and continue the dream come true after the wedding and can even take a few moments to relax and take it all in when they leave in a beautiful white horse carriage. You can even decorate the carriages to match the theme and colors of your wedding.

Indian Themed Horse Carriage

Also, the drive and assistant will dress for the occasion in formal attire, unless noted otherwise. Afraid you won't be able to see your carriage at your evening wedding? HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc. will even offer lighting for evening weddings so you can see you and your groom on their amazing carriage. They want to customize everything that they can to make your day unforgettable.

Transportation For Events & Parties

If you're not planning a wedding, they also offer their services for any type of event you may be planning. A little girl's princess themed birthday party isn't complete without a horse carriage ride and a proposal will truly be unforgettable with their engagement being during a carriage ride. Even planning an event to view Christmas lights or whatever you think of for a carriage ride, they'll cater to.

When planning transportation for your next event, choose HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc. Their beautiful horses, carriages and ability to customize to your event makes them your only choice. A dream wedding or event topped off with a gorgeous carriage is a must to make your day unforgettable.

July 13, 2011 by Kelly Curtis

You'll Receive An Unforgettable Night with Carriage Company

When planning your wedding, prom, night out on the town or a special event, you want it to be truly special. You want it to stand out and be a night you'll never forget. However, how can you meet this dream? A beautiful horse-drawn carriage can definitely achieve this dream. Carriage Company in Memphis, Tennessee wants to make your night one you'll never forget.

A Great Addition To Any Wedding

Beautiful Horse Drawn Carriages

What's better than showing up to your wedding in an elegant, hand-crafted horse-drawn carriage with Carriage Company? Well, maybe riding off in the sunset with your new husband. However, by arriving in style in a gorgeous carriage, you'll simply wow your guests.

So, what will you receive with Carriage Company? Choose from their Cinderella pumpkin carriage, a standard Cinderella carriage or their standard "vis a vis" carriage to help represent the style of your wedding. Plus, all their horses are absolutely stunning and have unique traits. Their options lets you choose which amazing carriage will fit your wedding best.

Make Your Prom Unforgettable

Along with an unforgettable wedding, you can also make your prom special too! Imagine showing up to your prom in a gorgeous prom dress and arriving in a white horse-drawn carriage with white horses. You'll be the talk of the night and everyone will truly be envious. Everyone does a limousine, so be different and stand out with a horse-drawn carriage.

Princess Parties & More

Just Married

Not only do they offer carriages for weddings and prom, but they also do it for parties and special occasions & events. Are you planning a special princess party for your little girl? Well, it wouldn't be complete without a horse-drawn carriage. Their white Cinderella pumpkin carriage that lights up will definitely light up your princess' face. Even if you're planning a special date night, this would be a great addition to make the night unforgettable.

If you're wanting to plan an unforgettable night, plan it with Carriage Company. Their gorgeous horse-drawn carriages are definitely the way to go for transportation on your wedding night, prom, birthday or any other special event!

September 13, 2010 by Kelly Curtis

Smoky Mountain Memories Wedding Chapel: Fit For A Fairy Tale

Wow, can you even begin to imagine a place that does everything for you wedding? Only in a dream world, right? Think again! If you're in

Bride Arriving on Horse Drawn Carriage

the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area and have dreamed of a wedding in the country mountains, than Smoky Mountain Memories Wedding Chapel is the perfect wedding venue for your dream wedding. They truly offer an amazing service that offers EVERYTHING!

Always dreamed of a small, intimate wedding with only a few close friends and family? Smoky Mountain Memories Wedding Chapel is the perfect setting. This location helps in all your wedding planning down to the finest details. Choose from an indoor intimate church ceremony or an outdoor ceremony under the gazebo, waterside, nestled up in the mountains. Both sound too good to be true.

Your hair and makeup will be flawless by their local stylist, decorations and floral arrangements will be impeccable and when you make your grand entrance in a horse drawn carriage, everyone's jaw will drop by all the amazing details of your fairy tale wedding.

Outside Wedding Ceremony Under the Gazebo

If all that sounded too good to be true, than wait till your hear what else they offer. Your reception will be perfected down to the very last moment. They offer the setup, decorations, centerpieces, dance floor, DJ, dinner or buffet style catering, a 3-tiered wedding cake, grooms cake, punch fountain and chocolate fountain! Yes, that's right…they offer it all! Even wedding photography and videographer to capture moments throughout your special day. One more thing, a honeymoon cabin! A romantic evening for two, please. You'll be amazed by the stunning wedding decorations to the delicious food and eye-catching, yummy cakes. Everything will be perfect down to the last detail.

With so many different budgets out there, they offer many packages so you can find one suited to yours. They want to make this the wedding of your dreams.

Throw the stress out the window and get started with the fairy tale wedding you've always imagined with Smoky Mountain Memories Wedding Chapel.

May 13, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Think "Outside the Car" When Leaving Your Wedding Reception!

I love it when brides and grooms think outside the box–or in this instance, the car. Here's what I mean: Most newly wedded couples leave their wedding reception in the traditional way–a decorated vehicle. But why not consider a few different ways of departing that are unique to the couple? Here are some ideas to get your creativity flowing. Obviously, for some of these, a tuxedo and wedding gown would not be in order!

* Motorcycles – put on your leather and hit the road on a Harley.

* Horse drawn Carriage – depart in romantic style using this old-fashioned mode of transportation.

* Helicopter – they can land anywhere, so take advantage of their versatility and high impact.

* Hot Air Balloon – go up, up, and away in a beautiful, dramatic balloon.

* Speedboat or Jet Ski – if your reception is near water, this would be the coolest way to leave. Swimsuits required, of course.

* Bicycle Built for Two – if you're into cycling, a tandem bike would be great gear for your getaway.

* Horses – re-create Runaway Bride into Runaway Together Bride & Groom.

* John Deere Tractor – if tractors are your thing, you can't beat a Deere!

Your final farewell to wedding guests should be unforgettable–not the status quo. Many couples use all their creativity for the wedding and wedding reception, but forget the last impression they leave. The departure is your final farewell to your guests, so leave them with something to talk about.

This post is sponsored by Little Rock, Arkansas Horse Drawn Carriage Companies.

January 8, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell

Your Horse-Drawn Carriage Awaits, Princess.

Just the sight of the exquisite Cinderella Carriage with dark ivy winding its way to the top with over 600 twinkle lights is enough to make the inner princess in this tomboy weak at the knees! They say first impressions last a lifetime. KC's Classic Carriage Company truly delivers the finest (and rarest) of all carriages, the perfect way to make your first impression as a newlyweds a lasting memory for all.

KC's Classic Carriages goes out of their way to give you the story book moments you deserve. With delicately decorated carriages and a driver in appropriate attire, you will genuinely feel you just stepped into a fantasy. There are quite a few different carriages to consider from KC's:

Classic Vis-a-Vis

The Classic Vis-a-Vis

This is the most classic type of horse drawn carriage and the most widely used for weddings. KC's has 6 of these beauties, all Amish made in the Victorian style. The carriage's velour velvet seats can sit up to 6 passengers. Each carriage is beautifully decorated with flowers and garlands to befit your special wedding day.

1880 Brewster Laundaulette

Any princess would be thrilled about this authentic vintage buggy. One of the last Laudaulette carriages in existence, it is irreplaceable and reserved only for private wedding manors or resorts. The accouterments are deliciously luxurious: velvet velor interior, privacy shades, crystal bud vases, windows that raise and lower and even an interior bell to page the driver!

Cinderella Carriage

Cinderella Carriage
This carriage really is from a princess fairy tale! It has also risen to some fame of its own. This little gem from KC's Classic Carriages has appeared on an episode of ABC's The Bachelor. It was also transformed into an onion by Universal Studios for Shrek 2™. This is their most popular carriage and can really fulfill any fairy tale dreams*. It is also a great carriage for Quinceaneras!

*Sorry, glass slipper not included.

These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to KC's vast inventory of horse-drawn carriages. There is a 16 passenger horse drawn trolley that is perfect for carriage rides and caroling, a quaint western Surrey complete with fringe with a period attired driver, even a sleigh just like Santa's, just to name a few.

If you are looking for something unique for your first impression as a married couple and happen to live near Phoenix Arizona, KC's Classic Carriage Company is a sure bet!

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August 3, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

Celebrate Tradition In Savannah With A Horse Drawn Carriage

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.

August 1, 2009 by Celebration Advisor

What Style of Horse Drawn Carriage Is Best?

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!

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Inspirational Friday – Arrive In Style

Inspirational Friday – Transportation

Make Your Event Unforgettable with HighHorse Carriage Rides Inc.