What Dream Wedding Car Should Whisk Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce To and From Their Vows?
The ultimate fairy tale wedding should start with the right car to chauffeur the bride, then, the couple, to and from their vows.
Cars have long been a part of the perfect wedding. From the bride being driven to the church and emerging to reveal her gown, to the couple tucking into the rear seat and waving farewell, tin cans clinking along behind them, the images are at the center of our wedding vision boards: a great car is part of a picturesque wedding.
In so many of those images the dream wedding car is a vintage model or a convertible with the happy couple riding in the rear seat. But in an era of incredible cars, over the top luxury and comforts, can a vintage car beat out something modern and accommodating? We think modern is a must, so we assembled our list of dream wedding cars. Which do you think is best for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?
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This SUV Wears a Tuxedo: Mercedes-Maybach GLS
The Mercedes-Maybach is more than just a posh SUV designed for dignitaries and celebrities—it’s Martha Stewart’s preferred ride. With its traditional black and sliver exterior, vertical striping inside and out and crisp interior, it’s like driving a tuxedo, and it’s so fitting for a wedding.
The couple can enjoy reclining and massaging rear seats, the finest leather upholstery, and “Hey Mercedes” voice activation—no need to ask the driver, just tell the system yourself that it’s burning up in here, turn down the temperature—and don’t for get to say ‘thank you;’ the assistant will say, ‘You’re welcome.’
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS (Maybach also makes a sedan), as the pinnacle of Mercedes design and innovative comforts, is of course available in an electric EQ powertrain for a silent approach and soaring departure (when needed). Both gas-powered and electric are fast and powerful producing 550 HP (gas) and 649 HP (EQS). So when the getaway from the wedding is over and it’s time to just drive and enjoy your first few moments as a couple, you can also enjoy a delightful drive.
For Classic Top-Down Elegance, We Love the Bentley Continental GT C
Convertibles are really not convenient for weddings; they have small rear seats and can be awkward to climb into and out of, especially in a dress, never mind two passengers who are really tall.
But a convertible is incontrovertibly an ideal dream wedding car. For this wedding there is no better option than the Bentley Continental GT C for so many reasons. First, interior comforts are unwaveringly posh, from the hand-made Bridge of Weir leather to the ‘air scarf’ heat vents in the headrests to warm up a cool day. The one-touch top can be retracted or replaced while you’re driving, so drive away and wave as you do, then put the top up for privacy on the road.
And, you’ll want to keep this one; its elegant proportions and quick acceleration make it equally fun to look at and to drive.
The Go-To Celeb-Mobile: Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen
No one can go wrong, ever, in the Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen. This boxy, capable SUV is easy to get in and out of and it’s right at home in the canyons of Manhattan where Tay and Trav’s wedding is expected to take place.
While the G-Wagen is rugged on the outside, it’s been recently redesigned to deliver the ultimate in comforts, from quilted leather and bespoke finishes to top technology. And yet, it retains its old-school look and feel, with solidly closing doors and a spare tire mounted to the rear gate making it the perfect place for a ‘Just Married’ plaque.
A Modern Twist on a Wedding Classic: Cadillac Escalade IQ
Cadillacs have been the backdrop of weddings for decades—from Elvis to Usher. The classics, such as convertible Sedan DeVilles and Eldorados, lend an iconic look, but the modern era is so much more elegant and capable.
Our pick from the entire lineup is the Escalade IQ. Never mind that this is electric and fast, the most powerful Cadillac in the family, but it’s simply elegant: the rear seat, which can be outfitted with the Executive package with a center control console, screens and massaging seats, has plenty of room for tall passengers in lavish gowns.
Though for a wedding we’d opt for a rear bench seat to allow a bit of snuggling on the ride. With a flat rear floor, there’s no transmission tunnel to to prevent cuddling up.
A Most Royal Arrival: The Uber-Pampering Range Rover SV Ultra
A complete redesign a few years ago gave the Range Rover a modern, minimalist look and feel, from sleek surfaces sans buttons and dials, to a flat screen that does it all. But the top of the line Range Rover SV Ultra, with Orchid white upholstery might be the ultimate arrival and getaway SUV for the couple.
That’s because its rear “Body and Soul” seats allow passengers to literally feel the music. Truly; the seats are programmed for the music’s frequencies to convey a tempoed vibration. Travis will be able to feel Taylor’s lyrics to his core—in a way never experienced before. And, so can she.
And then, there’s massage seats with foot massage; after hours of dancing and walking in spike heels, this will be a welcome luxury.
And, for extra photos, the Range Rover has a split tailgate, perfect for sitting for a bonus photo session.
Speed Away Glamorously in a Lamborghini Urus
For a most glamorous and speedy getaway, a Lamborghini is ideal, and the Urus, the most ideal. This is a no-apologies SUV that produces both power and sound; outfit it in violet paint and a white interior—is there any better combination?—and feel elegant at the same time.
But while this is a fabulous car to drive, the rear seat is a cozy cove of lusciousness. Leather covers everything for a plush feel and the rear roof line creates a canopy of privacy for post-vows snuggling. Once the happy couple is out of view, we’d advise ditching the chauffeur and taking the wheel; this car is all woo-hooo all the time. Is there a better way to get to the honeymoon?
Make a Truly Regal Entrance in the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Aston Martin is one of the royal liveries, providing cars for monarchies for ages. So arriving in one of the brand’s most elegant and refined vehicles feels fitting. You could go with the beautifully appointed DBX SUV, or with one of the sleek sedans, such as the DB12 or the Valiant.
But if you’re already making the compromise of something that rides lower to the ground, go for the flagship, the Vanquish Volante, the convertible version of the Vanquish. This sleek, bullet-like two-seater sports car is powered by a V12 engine that delivers 823 HP, the most powerful convertible on the road. Inside, it cradles its driver and passenger for the ride in bespoke quilted leather, which, with a little foresight, could be embroidered with the couple’s monogram or wedding date.
And, it comes with its own jewelry; the Aston Martin badges are enameled pieces produced by jeweler Vaughton’s, lending a distinctly elegant feel.
This Is The Ideal Dream Wedding Car: Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the brand’s large SUV, wins for arrivals and departures with aplomb. Thanks to its coach-style that open from the center, it’s easy for the bride to both emerge from the car with grace on arrival and to disappear equally as elegantly on departure. There is no better entrance or departure from anywhere than in a Rolls-Royce.
Once inside, bride and groom can push a button to close the door automatically, no need for chauffeurs or attendants to do this.
A Posh Surprise in the Cullinan Makes It Even More Picture-Perfect
The Cullinan’s rear cargo area offers an extendable stadium seat where the bride and groom can pose for photos before being whisked away in ultimate luxury. Then, to continue the celebration, the Cullinan can be outfitted with a champagne chiller; push a button and a panel reveals the chiller, a bottle of bubbly and two glasses.
In my mind this is the winner for wedding day arrivals and departures, hands down. Really, is there any better way to kick off a lifetime together than in the most luxe car on the road?
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