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Wedding Taxis and Buses of
Distinctive British Charm
Central London Bridal Show February 2012
Together with other selected bridal suppliers; we are proud to be exhibiting at the forthcoming
No. 11 Cavendish Square Bridal Show
on Sunday 26th February 2012.
Please click on the No. 11 icon below for further details of a fabulous bridal event at this stunning, Georgian townhouse in London W1.
Synonymous with our great Capital city;
an iconic London wedding taxi provides
a truly head turning mode of transportation
for your very special day!
With a stunning range of classic, contemporary and vintage vehicles;
'City of London Black Taxis' are proud to offer a courteous and professional wedding
taxi service to compliment your very own personality and style.
In addition to ceremony and reception transportation, we are also pleased to
provide late evening taxi transfer to honeymoon bridal suites if required.
Preferential rates gladly offered for the reservation of secondary vehicles such
as Bridesmaid carriages and special
'iconic duo' rates for wedding taxi and
Routemaster bus confirmations.
10% discount on all mid week reservations Monday - Thursday inclusive.
Proudly providing bridal service for some of London's most prestigious ceremony and reception venues such as:
Order of The British Empire Chapel,
St Paul's Cathedral
St Bartholomew The Great, West Smithfield
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, City of London
St Clement Danes, Strand
The Lanesborough Hotel, Knightsbridge
The Sloane Club, Chelsea
Kenwood House, Hampstead
The Lansdowne Club, Mayfair
Many of the above and similar such venues
may require specific parking permits
and arrangements for vehicular access to
the grounds and direct vicinity.
We will gladly advise during the reservation process of specific permits obtainable for your chosen venue in order to ensure that the bridal party receive the very best collection and transfer service.
Your dedicated driver will either be an exclusive member of the London Vintage Taxi Association or a fully licensed London taxi driver. Many drivers are indeed both!
Our driving team are therefore
highly knowledgeable, professional
and fully insured.
Always accordingly dressed in 'collar and tie' attire; you can be assured of the highest standard of service with a friendly demeanor on your very special day!
All costs as illustrated are based on initial collection and transfer to all venues in the Greater London region (within the M25).
We are delighted however to cover a majority of Southern England and with pleasure will gladly quote accordingly for alternative locations.
Please note however; that in this case travelling costs from our SW6 base will be applicable and costs outside of the M25 London area will reflect a minimum charge based on a 3 hour time frame.
All costs as shown are fully inclusive of hire
of your chosen carriage, dedicated driver service and all decorative aspects.
Please note that during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games - all reservations will be held on a minimum 2 hour hire.
This will affect all forwarding reservations between the dates of:
Friday 27/07/12 - Sunday 12/08/12
&
Wednesday 29/08/12 - Sunday 09/09/12
For any other periods we will gladly arrange Classic Fairway or Modern TX bridal taxis on a one hour service as usual.
YOUR CHOICE OF CARRIAGE
Classic and Traditional -
The Iconic Black Fairway
1 hour service - £245.00
2 hour service - £265.00
3 hour service - £295.00
10% discount for mid week hire; Mon-Thurs inclusive and for all secondary carriages
The above quoted rates reflective of all Greater London itineraries (within M25) region
The ultimate London transportation gem and a true City wedding favourite - the classic and eternally gracious traditional black Fairway.
Spacious comfort and affordable City style chic, the Fairway provides an exceptional
and iconic wedding transportation experience.
Comfortably seating up to five bridal party members at any time; the Fairway offers ample leg (and dress!) room with luggage facilities for wedding night/honeymoon baggage if required.
We are pleased to offer unlimited time frames
and flexible hire rates accordingly to suit your particular Wedding Day itinerary.
Our full bridal package offers a
dedicated commitment to your own particular
style and wedding theme.
With pleasure we will tailor our decorative aspects to compliment your own personal colour scheme or individual requirements.
Majestic Monochrome -
Black and Ivory White Fairway
For a fabulous twist on traditional black -
introducing the stunning two tone black and
ivory white Fairway.
Available for bridal hire from 14th April 2012
If you are undecided on traditional black or wedding white; this fabulous Fairway offers the best of both!
Perfect for ever popular monochrome wedding themes; the distinctive contrast between the ebony mid frame and ivory white panels is guaranteed to provide bridal arrival in a totally unique, head turning style.
Immaculately presented with additional adornments such as sparkling silver hub caps and luxurious leather seating. An undeniably distinctive alternative to the classic London Fairway.
A totally unique wedding taxi to the fleet and advance enquiries are therefore highly advisable. Available for bridal hire from 14th April 2012 - forwarding reservations most welcome with immediate effect.
With interior floral arrangement, traditional bridal ribbon and champagne to share for the Bridal Couple (for 2 hour hire or over); our Fairway wedding taxis are available at standard hire rates of:
£245.00 for a 1 hour service
£265.00 for 2 hours or
£295.00 for a full 3 hours
A pleasure to provide rates for alternative itineraries and decorative aspects on request.
Contemporary and Stylish
Modern TX taxis -
Traditional Black, Platinum Silver & Ivory White
Black and Silver TX models
1 hour service - £155.00
Wedding White
1 hour service - £185.00
All TX models
2 hour service - £245.00
3 hour service - £265.00
10% discount for mid week hire; Mon-Thurs inclusive and for all secondary carriages
Modern and sleek TX4 models, may also provide a contemporary theme for stylish wedding transfer.
Either as the main bridal taxi or as part of the Wedding party fleet; our dedicated drivers will
ensure you and your loved ones arrive on
time in comfort and style.
Available in iconic black, platinum silver or
wedding white to best reflect your bridal theme.
Our shimmering wedding white TX models offer the perfect contemporary carriage
for the modern city bride.
As our company ethos is promotion of "traditional iconic London" - our core fleet
taxi carriages are therefore black in colour.
As our white taxis are fewer in number and
increasingly popular; we would propose that enquiries are received as far in advance as possible in order to avoid disappointment.
Wedding hire rates for traditional black or
platinum silver TX models from just £155.00
and £185.00 for our white taxi models.
All contemporary TX models as the Fairways;
seat five passengers with comfort and ease.
Vintage Flair and Iconic Elegance
Stunning Vintage Taxis from
the 1930's - 1960's
Quintessential, city style charm; our vintage
carriages provide the timeless elegance of
a great British bygone era.
All vintage vehicles are costed on a minimum
time frame of 2 hours.
Shorter itineraries are warmly welcomed;however due to essential maintenance ensuring that our vintage taxi carriages
are consistently immaculate;
the minimum rate will be applicable.
1948 Austin FX3
£365.00
Based on a standard 2 hour inclusive service within the Greater London Region
Our immaculate 1948 Austin FX3, provides the
ultimate in gorgeous vintage glamour.
With sumptuous ivory upholstered interior
and gleaming ebony bodywork; the Austin FX3 provides the height of sophistication for the discerning bride.
Comfortably accommodating four members of
your wedding party or five in the case of
young flower girls or page boys; our Austin FX3 offers a truly stunning and elegant wedding arrival never to be forgotten.
Complete with traditional bridal ribbon, interior florals and celebratory Champagne service; this is an exceptionally popular bridal taxi and therefore early booking is highly advisable.
Based on a standard 2 hour service; our inclusive rate for this stunning carriage is £365.00
We will gladly confirm a longer time frame on request, but also as a firm favourite for period
film and television hire; please contact us with
details of your personal requirements.
1959 and 1966 Mk7 Beardmore
£425.00
Based on a standard 2 hour inclusive service within the Greater London Region
The 'perfect charismatic partner' for our
Austin FX3; introducing the fabulous 1959 Mk7 ebony Beardmore and superb burgundy
over black 1966 model.
Following in the manufacturing footsteps of the FX3, the Mk7 Beadmore became the licensed London taxi carriage of the late 1950's.
Similar in stylish charm to that of it's predecessor; our fabulous Beardmores are available for bridal hire at the rate of £425.00 for a minium time frame of 2 hours.
Luxuriously upholstered in rich chocolate leather with headlining in original vintage ivory cream.
Ample passenger facilities for up to four adults; the elegant, black Beardmore is
an archetypal example of London classic
50's style.
Boasting original pre war 'flag' meter,
fully functional 'For Hire' sign and fitted with
as manufactured Metropolitan Police plates on
the exterior rear and interior.
Impeccably presented throughout this is a bridal carriage epitomising vintage style and grace.
Adding a sleek twist of colour to polished black; our exceptionally chic, burgundy over black Beardmore is a symbolic gem of the swinging 60's era!
Lovingly restored over a three year period with luxurious leather seating and deep crimson interior; the 4 door, 1966 Beardmore guarantees true 'head turning' bridal arrival.
Our prospective bridal couples are most welcome to view any of our vintage carriages prior to reservation as photographs alone do not provide the justice that these beautiful bridal carriages truly deserve.
Please contact us with your preferential viewing locations and we will gladly arrange accordingly.
1934 Austin 6 Low Loader Covertibles
£495.00
Based on a standard 2 hour inclusive service within the Greater London Region
An exemplary model of pure nostalgic charm and class; introducing the fabulous 1934 Austin '6' Low Loader convertible.
Exceptionally distinctive; our rich maroon
Austin 6 is the only known model of the
early thirties known to exist.
An alluring 'show stopper' and exclusive
bridal carriage of utterly unique finesse.
The epitome of vehicular elegance from the
'English City Society' of 1930's London.
Impeccably maintained; our 1934 Austins
are offered in unique warm, wine maroon or stunning sapphire blue to compliment
your personal wedding colour scheme.
Whilst recent years recognise 'the black cab'
as the great traditional London taxi; prior to the 1940's, licensed London taxi cabs could be found in a variety of shades.
Fleets would therefore have their own colour theme - a vast majority of which were deep sapphire blue!
Traditional bridal ribbons and creative front florals provide additional elegant bridal touches to these outstanding carriages of such high character.
Very comfortably seating four adult
passengers at ease.
With the facility of providing a convertible open top for sunnier days or closed transfer for less fortunate wet weather; you can be guaranteed of charming transportation and service with a smile!
Based on a minimum of a 2 hour time frame
either Austin is proudly offered at the
inclusive rate of £495.00
Routemaster Double Decker Buses
£595.00
Based on a standard inclusive service within
the Greater London Region
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A legend of the London streets and the perfect transportation solution to ensure your wedding congregation arrive as a collective party from ceremony to reception.
Immaculately presented both inside and out and completely free of any advertising,
signage or livery.
An exceptionally convenient transportation option for your wedding guests; our Routemaster Double Deckers are at your service from £595.00
We fully recognise that this rate may be slightly less favourable than alternative operators, but our rate as quoted is
reflective of a 'stand alone' personal service
of which you are 100% guaranteed.
This essentially means that your Routemaster will be reserved for your individual service only and will not therefore be rushing off
to a further reservation later the same day.
May we strongly advise that for your own peace of mind this factor is kindly taken
into consideration when choosing your
bridal Routemaster bus provider.
With the provision of our fully qualified
driver and bridal host; your congregation can arrive at your reception venue as a collective party, in comfort and true London City fashion!
On board champagne toasts are warmly welcomed and exceptionally popular! We do however kindly request that all beverages are consumed from either plastic flutes or 'mini' bottles only for on board safety aspects accordingly.
Sparkling Wine and Champage Packages
Should you require assistance in
acquiring high quality 'fizz' for your celebratory transfers; it will be our pleasure to
source for you from our excellent supplier.
We are pleased to offer a wide range of sparkling wine or Champagne according to your own personal taste and preferred budget.
Our collective beverage package includes the supply of your chosen beverages, champagne flutes, direct delivery to your Routemaster Bus and V.A.T on all supplies. Please note that for safety aspects high quality plastic champagne flutes are provided in our package.
In order to assure an immaculate condition of seating and upholstery, the consumption of on board food is regretfully not allowed.
Inclusive decorative aspects such as traditional
bridal ribbon, large grill bow or flowers and 'Wedding Special' front and rear blinds offer additional touches to make your wedding party transportation a memorable experience.
For a nominal fee; with pleasure we can also arrange personalised name or message blinds and souvenir bus tickets -
a fabulous momento of your special day!
Our service covers the entire Greater London area (all regions with the M25) on which quoted costs are based.
We of course understand that your wedding
day is as individual as you are and welcome
enquiries for alternative itineraries which will
be quoted accordingly.
For all wedding and civil ceremony services; it would be a pleasure to discuss your specific and indiviual requirements.
In the first instance; please contact
Helen Ward, Head of Client Services
who will be delighted to discuss your
personal itinerary and bridal transfer.
An initial 20% deposit guarantees any reservation and we are happy to accept a
range of payment options including
all major credit or debit cards.
Please note that all carriages are only
held on a provisional basis until firm receipt
of deposit payment.
All carriages, particularly the vintage models which are individually unique to the fleet, are reserved on a 'first come first served' basis.
Every bridal taxi carriage and bus will exclusively serve only one bridal engagement per day.
In order to guarantee your preferred taxi
carriage we would be grateful if you could kindly please bear this factor in mind!
Please contact us by telephone, email or via our'customer enquiry' form on the website.
Full terms and conditions of hire can be viewed on our 'Terms and Conditions'
page of this website.
0207 736 9958
07540 653 506
enquiries@cityoflondonblacktaxis.co.uk