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Houston, Texas Weddings: Hiring a Horse Drawn Carriage

Sally Ann Murphy
Is there anything more romantic that departing from your wedding ceremony or reception in a horse drawn carriage? Nothing can make you feel more like a royal couple than pulling up with your carriage and driver, a touch of elegance and beauty to your wedding that can only make your day that much more special (and what a great photo opportunity!) If you live in Houston, Texas there are plenty of quality companies that can provide you with the horse drawn carriage of your wedding dreams. For a few of the best, see below.

Classic Carriage Company. This horse drawn carriage company is owned and operated by Houston, Texas born and raised Rick and Barbara Tatum. Their carriages are pulled by Amish-trained draft horses, which are groomed to perfection on your wedding day. All of their carriages are illuminated, so if you are arriving or departing at dusk, the effect of the lit carriage will be breathtaking. This Houston, Texas horse drawn carriage company will provide transportation to your wedding in both Houston as well as the surrounding areas, so give them a call or click here if you are interested. They do require a two hour minimum, and offer various wedding packages. They will work with your photographer, florist and other vendors to ensure that the horse and carriage is just one perfect part of your perfect wedding day.

Heritage Carriage Company. This Houston, Texas horse drawn carriage company has Percheron draft horses to transport you in style on your wedding day. (When you see a photo or illustration of a horse and carriage, it is usually a Percheron pulling it.) Their "Vis a Vis" coach is an elegant choice for your horse drawn wedding entrance (or exit), and comes with everything from a driver and footman to a red carpet! This horse drawn carriage company serves Houston as well as the surrounding areas in Texas. Their package consists of two hours of service. For more information on this Houston, Texas horse drawn carriage company, click here.

All Occasion Horse Drawn Wagon and Carriage, LLC. Looking for a magical horse drawn entrance to you Houston, Texas wedding? Give All Occasion Horse Drawn Wagon and Carriage a call. They have an exquisite vintage coach, pulled by two draft horses, which will make you feel like Cinderella on your wedding day. You can also choose their Fantasy coach, which is modeled after Cinderella's own wedding transportation (on her wedding day, not the pumpkin). It is also lit with tiny lights that will only add to the sense of magic that day. And for a unique Texas twist, you can also choose an authentic covered wagon to transport you on your Houston, Texas wedding day. And you can even have your coach equipped with an ice bucket and glasses. Their prices begin at $350 for an hour. For more information on this Houston, Texas horse drawn carriage company, click here.

Source list:

Personal experience
http://www.classic-carriageco.com
http://heritagecarriage.com
http://www.hiremeahorseandcarriage.com

Published by Sally Ann Murphy

Sally is an attorney who enjoys good wine, excellent food, bird watching and learning about gardening in her adopted home of Little Rock, Arkansas. She has a special interest in cultivating roses, and is the...  View profile

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  • Sandy James12/26/2010

    I think this would be a very romantic idea. Champagne would need to be in the coach!

  • Zona Zirconia12/17/2010

    excellent ♥ thanks for sharing

  • Laura Cone12/14/2010

    very neat thanks

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