Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Vintage Wedding Transport & Styling Experts
The Vintage Wedding Drive is a family-run business established in February 2017, born from a shared passion for weddings and vintage cars. Our mission is to alleviate the stress of wedding transport while adding timeless elegance to your special day. We offer meticulously maintained vintage vehicles, including the iconic Beauford convertible and Regent Landaulette, ensuring stylish arrivals with coordinated ribbons and champagne celebrations. Our additional styling services feature handcrafted flower walls and illuminated LOVE letters, designed to create unforgettable photographic backdrops. Based in Bedfordshire, we serve local towns and neighbouring counties, combining local expertise with nationwide reliability.Our team of directors, including founder Patrick Barnard and his daughter Louise, bring decades of combined experience in event logistics and automotive excellence. Every service is delivered with professionalism, from venue route planning to 24/7 client support during event hours. We prioritise single-event bookings to guarantee undivided attention, with pre-visited venues ensuring seamless drop-offs and pickups. Recognised as Four Counties Wedding Awards nominees in 2018, our commitment to quality remains unwavering. All vehicles are polished to perfection, with interiors maintained to the highest standards for comfort and luxury.
Services
Wedding Cars
Flower Walls
Love Letters
Venue Styling
Chauffeur Services
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Established in 2017 with dedicated vintage car expertise
- Family-run business ensuring personal service
- Vehicles maintained to the highest standards
- Single-event bookings guarantee exclusive attention
- Venue route planning completed in advance
What people say
Immaculate cars
Professional staff
Stunning styling
Reliable service
Perfect photo backdrops
Services
Wedding Cars
Our vintage wedding cars include the ivory Beauford convertible with walnut dashboard and Regent Landaulette with retractable roof. Each vehicle features coordinated ribbons and champagne service. Cars are chauffeur-driven with pre-planned routes to ensure timely arrivals at ceremony and reception venues.
Flower Walls
Handcrafted flower walls using premium artificial silk blooms create romantic backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. Available in multiple sizes including the Florence foliage design with blush tones and Penelope ivory roses. Ideal for photo opportunities and table centrepieces.
Love Letters
Four-foot illuminated LOVE letters with vintage fairground lights add festive ambiance to weddings. Perfect for entranceways, dance floors, or reception backdrops. Each letter is individually lit to create memorable photographic moments with distinctive styling.
People
Louise Hollis
Director
Co-founder with event planning expertise since 2012. Oversees daily operations and client relations, combining wedding industry knowledge with family automotive heritage to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Patrick Barnard
Director & Chauffeur
Founder and lead chauffeur with lifelong vintage car passion. Transforms automotive hobby into professional service, maintaining vehicles to pristine condition while providing expert driving for wedding events.
Loren Barnard
Director
Creative director responsible for styling services. Introduced flower walls in 2017 and developed LOVE letters concept. Combines artistic vision with practical event requirements to create visually stunning yet functional decor solutions.
Questions
How far do you travel for car hire?
Approximately 30 miles from our Shefford base, covering Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire.
Do cars stay during the ceremony?
Yes, vehicles remain with you until photographers finish at the reception venue.
Are mid-week weddings available?
Yes, we provide services for mid-week, Sunday, and bank holiday weddings.
Can you operate in winter conditions?
Yes, we provide year-round services regardless of weather conditions.
What styling options exist?
We offer flower walls in multiple designs and illuminated LOVE letters for photographic opportunities.
