Recap: Ding, ding, ding went the trolley!
Ok, so the trolley as a mode of wedding transportation is a bit trendy right now. I thought the idea was charming, but originally assumed it was out of our budget. And then I priced limos large enough to hold 12 people (the two of us plus our wedding party). The prices were high, and SUV limos that were very much not our style were often the only option.
So we looked into the trolley. It turned out to be very economical-- half of what a limo (or two) would be, and the local trolley company had a great reputation.
What I didn't realize was how fun the trolley would be. The 25-minute ride from the ceremony to the reception was our time to hang out with our wedding party (our best friends) with out anything else to do. My maid of honor/sister stocked the trolley with snacks and beverages, we toasted, and the cars around us (to whom we were easily visible since the trolley had open sides) celebrated with honking and cheering. The ride was a blast.
The next few photos are by our friend and groomsman Rich:
(on the left there above is Rich, taker of that first bunch of lovely photographs.)
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Hi! Love your pics! Just a quick question about the trolley...we have a bridal party of 18 (yep...we're one of those people!) plus us the grooms parents and 2 children...do you think we will be ok spacewise with the trolley? (I think total is 22 adults 2 kids?) I am so excited now...looks like you guys had a great time!! Thanks for your thoughts!
First of all congratulations on your wedding! I have enjoyed reading your blog, which I found via a Practial Wedding. I was wondering if you would mind sharing the name and/or web site of the store where you got your beautiful vintage ring? Thanks!
Thanks for the comments!
Sara- they told us the trolley we rented would hold 24. We had 13 people on it (10 wedding party, 1 photographer, us) and it was comfortable, but I think it might have felt crowded with many more. I would check with trolley companies in your area and see what they say. We really loved the trolley. I worried a little about it being silly, but it was silly in a very good way!
Anna- My rings came from a local jeweler who specializes in antiques. The store is in Northampton, Massachusetts and it's called The Family Jewels (ridiculous name, I know). We knew the jeweler personally and a couple of friends had bought jewelery there, so we were confident that we were getting quality jewelry from a reputable seller. If you find some place near you that sells antique or estate jewelry I'd just be sure to check some references. If you're anywhere near Northampton I highly recommend Serena at The Family Jewels.
We enjoyed your photos. Reminds me of my wife and my wedding in Brooklyn in 1981 when we posed in the open front entrance of an old fashioned bus.