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Wedding & camper hire questions, answered
How far will you travel for a wedding?+
Lancashire and the Ribble Valley are covered as standard, and we regularly travel into Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Cumbria and Cheshire. Anything beyond our standard area is quoted with a clear mileage contribution before you commit.
What's included in a VW camper wedding car hire booking?+
Your chauffeur for the agreed hours, ribbons and bows in your colour, chilled prosecco or soft drinks with glasses, unlimited photographs with the camper, and a route plan agreed with you in advance.
Do you do more than one journey on the wedding day?+
Yes. A double journey — bridesmaids first, then the bride — is one of our most popular options, and we can also take you on to the reception or out for evening photographs.
How early should we book our wedding car?+
Most couples book nine to eighteen months ahead, and summer Saturdays in the Ribble Valley go first. If your date is close, still ask — cancellations and midweek dates come up.
Do you visit the venue beforehand?+
Rob knows most Lancashire and Ribble Valley venues already. If yours is new to us, he will drive the route in advance so the timings on your schedule are real ones, not guesses.
Who will drive us on the day?+
Rob, the owner, drives almost every wedding. If a date genuinely can't work for him, the only alternative is a driver he has personally selected, insured and driven with himself — never an agency stand-in.
Are you insured for wedding car hire?+
Fully. We hold hire and reward insurance and public liability cover, and we are happy to send certificates to you, your venue or your wedding coordinator on request.
What if our wedding runs late?+
It usually does, and that is fine. Waiting time inside your booked hours is included and we will always do our best to stay longer if the day slips.
What if it rains? It's Lancashire.+
The camper is warm, dry and fully weatherproof, we carry umbrellas, and honestly some of the loveliest photographs we have been part of were taken through a rainy window.
Can the camper be used just for photographs at the venue?+
Yes — static hire at the venue is popular where the ceremony and reception are in the same place. She parks up as your backdrop for the whole drinks reception.
Do you take more than one wedding a day?+
Never. One booking per day, every time, so nobody's timings are squeezed and nobody is watching the clock.
What happens if the camper breaks down?+
We plan properly: rolling servicing with VW specialists, a full pre-wedding check, and a contingency arrangement with a local partner operator should the worst ever happen. You would not be left without transport.
What VW camper van do you hire out?+
One camper: a 1970s VW bay-window in blue and cream, with a restored cream leatherette interior, chrome that gets polished the night before, and ribbons fitted in your colour on the morning of your booking.
How many passengers can the camper carry?+
Up to four passengers plus the driver, all with fitted seatbelts. We never carry more than that, whatever the occasion.
Is the camper easy to get in and out of in a wedding dress?+
Yes. The wide side door and step were made for it, and Rob will always offer a hand. Big skirts, long trains and older guests are all fine — we do it most weekends.
Do you only have one camper van?+
We do, deliberately. One camper means one booking a day, cleaned, checked and prepared specifically for you rather than turned around between three weddings in an afternoon.
Is the camper reliable? She's over fifty years old.+
She is serviced on a rolling schedule by classic VW specialists and given a full mechanical and cosmetic check before every single booking. We also hold a contingency arrangement with a trusted local operator, so you would never be left without transport.
Can we see the camper before we book?+
Please do. Viewings are welcome by appointment near Clitheroe in the Ribble Valley — bring your mum, your colour swatches and your questions.
Does the roof come off or open up?+
The pop-top opens for photographs when the Lancashire weather behaves, which makes for some lovely shots. She is fully weatherproof and heated when it doesn't.
Can we decorate the camper ourselves?+
Ribbons and bows in your colour are included and fitted by us. If you have something specific in mind, tell us and we will usually make it work, as long as it can't mark the paintwork.
Is confetti allowed?+
Biodegradable confetti is absolutely fine and photographs beautifully against the cream paintwork. We just ask for no silly string, spray paint or anything sticky.
Is the camper wheelchair accessible?+
She is a 1970s classic, so there is no ramp or lift, but the wide side door and step make her easier than most cars. Tell us about any access needs and we will be honest about what will and won't work.
How much does VW camper van wedding car hire cost?+
Guide prices for our ceremony, full-day and prom packages are shown on this page. Your exact figure depends on your date, your hours and how far you are from our Ribble Valley base, and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Is mileage included in the price?+
Local Lancashire and Ribble Valley bookings include travel. For venues further afield we add a clear mileage contribution, quoted before you book — never added afterwards.
What deposit do you take?+
A deposit secures your date and is deducted from the total. The balance is due before the day, as set out in our terms and conditions.
How can we pay?+
Bank transfer for the deposit and the balance, with a receipt for each payment and a written booking confirmation setting out exactly what you have paid for.
Are there peak-date surcharges?+
Prices vary a little by season and day of the week. Whatever we quote is the full price — there are no hidden extras for ribbons, fizz or photographs.
Do you charge for waiting time?+
Waiting time inside your booked hours is included. If your day overruns we will do our best to stay, and any extra time is charged at the hourly rate agreed in advance.
What is your cancellation policy?+
Deposits secure a date we then turn other work away for, so they are non-refundable, and balance refunds depend on how much notice you give. The full position is set out plainly in our terms and conditions.
Do you offer gift vouchers?+
Yes — vouchers for birthday and anniversary trips are available on request and make a very good present for someone who has everything.
How many friends can share a prom booking?+
Up to four of you plus the driver, which usually works out cheaper per head than a limousine and photographs infinitely better outside school.
Can parents book and pay on their child's behalf?+
Of course, and most do. We deal with parents for the booking and the payment, and with the group only on the night.
What time do prom bookings run?+
Typically a home pick-up with photographs, the arrival at school, and an optional collection afterwards. Tell us the school's arrival slot and we will build the timings around it.
Is alcohol allowed for prom hires?+
No. Prom bookings carry soft drinks only, and our drivers will not carry alcohol for under-18s under any circumstances.
Are prom drivers DBS checked?+
Yes. Any driver carrying young people is DBS checked, fully insured and personally known to Rob.
Can we hire the camper just to sit at our party?+
Yes — static hire is popular for garden parties, christenings and corporate days. She becomes the backdrop everyone queues up to be photographed with.
Do you do surprise birthday pick-ups?+
Regularly, and they are our favourite bookings. Tell us the plan and we will play along completely.
Can we use the camper for a photo shoot, brand day or film?+
Absolutely. We work with photographers, brands and production teams — send your dates, location and rough schedule and we will quote.
How long can we book the camper for?+
Anything from a two-hour local run to a full day. Longer bookings work out better value per hour, and multi-day shoots are quoted individually.
Do you do anniversary and milestone birthday trips?+
Often. Retracing the route to the church you married in, or collecting an eighteen-year-old from home the long way round, are two of the loveliest things the camper does.
Can you park the camper indoors or on grass?+
Grass is usually fine in dry conditions, and indoor venues work if the access height and doorway suit her. Send a photo of the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do you attend village fêtes, shows and charity days?+
Yes, across Lancashire and the Ribble Valley. Community events often get a friendlier rate — just ask when you enquire.
Can children travel in the camper?+
They can, on the fitted seatbelts. Bring your own child seat if you need one and we will help fit it before you set off.
Is your date free?
Tell us your date, your venue and roughly what you have in mind. Rob usually replies the same day — no pressure, no hard sell.