Wedding bus hire

Why choose a wedding bus?

In a wedding bus you don't travel alone, you travel together. Witnesses, parents, the photographer or your best friends can all come along, which makes the ride to the ceremony or the reception that much more fun. The atmosphere is relaxed and cheerful, ideal for a wedding that doesn't need to be too formal. It works in the photos too: a bus full of laughing people gives a very different picture from a couple in a limousine.

On this site, a wedding bus means the classic Volkswagen bus. It is known all over Europe and stands for freedom, travel and the sixties and seventies. A pastel-coloured bus parked in front of a farmhouse, beach pavilion or festival field completes the scene.

The Volkswagen T1 and T2 as a wedding bus

Volkswagen built its bus in several generations. For weddings the first two are the most popular, because they have the rounded, cheerful shape everyone knows.

The T1: the split windscreen

The Volkswagen T1 is the first generation, built from the 1950s until the end of the 1960s. You can recognise it by its split windscreen and the large VW logo on the nose. It is the most iconic version and a real head-turner.

The T2: more space and a panoramic windscreen

The Volkswagen T2 followed at the end of the 1960s and has a one-piece windscreen, a slightly roomier interior and a sliding door on the side. That makes getting in with a dress easier. The T2 is a little more modern, but has the same cheerful look.

Both buses have an air-cooled engine at the back and drive at a relaxed pace. You can find more Volkswagen classics, such as the Beetle, under Volkswagen wedding cars.

A wedding bus combines well with other forms of transport. Some couples drive in a classic convertible or saloon and have the bus follow with witnesses, parents or the photographer. That keeps the group together without everyone having to drive separately. A bus is also a cheerful way to transport a small group of guests between the ceremony and the reception.

For photos, a bus works best in an open spot: a meadow, a beach, a farmyard or a quiet street with old facades. Leave the doors open and let the group pose in and around the bus. It gives lively pictures that suit the relaxed mood of the day.

Practical: wedding bus hire

A classic Volkswagen bus is made for relaxed driving. On the motorway it quickly feels slow, and uphill the speed drops. Plan your route along B-roads and allow some extra time. It is also prettier for the photos.

• Seats: a bus has room for the couple plus a small group. Ask how many people can travel with seat belts.
• Dress: the wide sliding door or the double side doors make getting in easy. Inside there is enough room for the train.
• Heat: there is usually no air conditioning. On a warm day, open windows or an open roof, if the bus has one, will help.
• Decoration: a bus lends itself to flowers on the nose and a sign on the back. Agree with the owner how it will be attached.

Compare the wedding buses above and request a free quote. That way you will soon know whether the bus is available on your date.