Mackinac Island Weddings Mackinac Weddings Wedding Carriages No Mackinac Island wedding is complete without tak- ing 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 ceremony in an elegant car- riage makes an unforgettable grand entrance. After the ceremony, the bride and groom can continue with a romantic ride through the Island, feeling like royalty and having that romantic time to themselves. A bottle of champagne can be brought along so the couple can celebrate with some bubbly or they can just relax as new husband and wife to the cadence of two high stepping horses. Locally owned carriage companies Be sure your photographer follows your carriage to beautiful areas for fabulous pictures on the Island offer personalized, pri- vate wedding carriages 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 carriages offer retract- able tops and side window panels that can go up to protect the couple in case of inclimate weather. Many carriage rides begin by pick- ing up the bride and bringing her to the wedding ceremony. If you choose to do this, the carriage may need to be rented for additional time. After the ceremony, the bride and groom climb onto their pretty carriage while family 32 Mackinac Island Wedding Guide 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 alone together. When the carriage ride is over, guests are usually in place and the newly married couple make their big entrance at the reception. Be sure your photographer follows your carriage on their bicycle for wed- ding pictures along the way. Carriages are rented by the hour which allows enough time after the ceremony to ride through the Island stopping for photographs at various locations. The Ride with us and Arrive in Style Dark Blue Vis-a-Vis Carriage White Vis-a-Vis Carriage Gray Vis-a-Vis Carriage Justin Touring Carriage Gough Carriage Livery Call Jodi Gough for Information 906-440-9846 www.Goughcarriages.com