Wedding Carriages
n
o Mackinac Island
wedding is complete
without taking a horse
drawn carriage ride.
Lovers for centuries have used the
horse and buggy to parade around
Mackinac’s peaceful, scenic roads. A
bride arriving to her wedding ceremo-
ny in an elegant carriage makes an
unforgettable grand entrance. After
the ceremony, the bride and groom
can take a romantic ride through the
Island, feeling like royalty and having
that romantic time to themselves.
Bring a bottle of champagne to cele-
brate or just relax to the cadence of two
high stepping horses.
Locally owned carriage companies on
the Island offer private wedding car-
riages for charter. Each company has
several colors and styles to choose
from. The carriages are paired with a
team of handsome horses and a driver
dressed to accent the carriage. All car-
riages offer retractable tops that cover
passengers in case of bad weather.
Many carriage rides begin by picking
up the bride and bringing her to the
wedding ceremony. If you choose to
do this, the carriage may need to be
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rented for additional time. After the
ceremony, the bride and groom climb
onto their pretty carriage while family
and friends watch, taking photos as the
couple wave goodbye and ride off.
During the ride, guests have a chance
to make their way to the reception or
dinner, allowing the couple time to be
Your
Wedding
Day
Several Beautiful Carriages to
Choose From For Your Special Day
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