Saturday, May 26, 2012

Why You Should Plan A Glamorous Equestrian Wedding For Your Special Day

By Flora Vinson


For those couples who love all things horses an equestrian wedding makes a wonderful beginning to a special day. Carriage hire services make such an event easy to plan. A horse-drawn carriage will provide novel transportation of the bridal party to the church or reception venue.

There is often a maximum distance set for the carriage. If the ceremony and reception venues are not in close proximity, other transport will be needed. A time limit of several hours may be set which will include transport and a photo session.

The carriage used for weddings differs with the company. Two horses are commonly used. Depending on the carriage type, four to six people can be carried. There is a great range of horse-drawn carriages but some allow a better view of the occupants than others.

A very popular carriage is the 'pumpkin' coach. This is totally enclosed in glass, making the bride clearly visible. Richly coloured velvet upholstery, ribbons and lots of gilding make the pumpkin coach a fairytale sight.

The landau, also called the barouche or Victoria, is also very elegant. Shiny brass lanterns and thick upholstery add glamour to a special day. The landau is low to the ground and has two benches in the body of the vehicle. These face each other. There may be a low door or this may have been removed to allow a better view of the bride's gown.

Some vehicles are adapted with an extra two external seats. The driver and groom sit separately and high. Fold back hoods can be raised in seconds if the need arises.

Harness horses used for for these occasions must be totally safe and very well trained. Elegant, matching horses will provide a fitting spectacle for your big day. Plumes on the bridles and tassels on the polished harness add to the glamour, making your equestrian wedding a day to remember.




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