unique. Winter weddings can also include the fairytale element of a horse-drawn carriage, but instead of a carriage it’s a sleigh. Most carriage companies allow the couple to decorate the carriage or sleigh with balloons or signs. Jorgenson says that the beauty of the carriage is stunning even without decoration. For example, Jorgenson’s most popular carriage is a wedding model with hearts on the doors and windows. Giles’ bridal carriage is burgundy, which “lets the bride pop” in photos. For a true fairytale experience, Cinderella Carriage is one of the only companies to offer a rounded, white carriage that looks like it trotted right off the pages of a storybook. It’s by far the company’s most popular carriage option. Hemmersbach decorates the black show horses’ braided manes and tails with custom adornments to match the wedding colors at no additional cost. “The horses are pretty jazzed up,” she says. Also included in the cost are any applicable licenses and fees for the location—a service Hemmersbach recommends couples find out about before hiring a carriage. While the cost might exceed that of a limousine, the photographs and memories of a real horse-drawn carriage are priceless. It’s your special day—why not make it a real life fairytale?
— Abbie Burgess
Top Photo: Char Bowman Photography at Cabin Ridge Rides Bottom Photo: Alisha Marie Photography at Lost Creek Ranch & Carriage Company
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