To rent a luxury car for your wedding, decide who will drive, choose a vehicle that fits your passengers and outfits, and request a quote covering the entire itinerary. Before reserving, confirm the exact car, service hours, costs and rental terms. DDE Rentals offers chauffeured wedding transport and self-drive rentals on qualifying vehicles in Chicago, with availability confirmed by the team.
1. Decide what you need the car to do
Start with the journey rather than the badge. Is the car for your ceremony arrival, photographs, travel between venues or the reception getaway? Those are different requests—and a car booked for an afternoon arrival should not be assumed to include a late-night departure.
Write down:
Your wedding date and each pickup and drop-off address.
The times you need to arrive, not just leave.
Who will ride on each leg, including any photographer or attendant.
Photo stops and how long you want the car present.
Bouquets, garment bags and overnight luggage traveling with you.
Any accessibility or assistance needs.
DDE's wedding transportation service includes venue delivery and coordination with your planner. Bridal-party and guest transport can also be discussed, but plan those movements separately from the couple's car.
2. Choose chauffeured or self-drive service
Choose a chauffeur if your priority is traveling together without managing the driving. Choose self-drive if taking the wheel is an important part of your wedding plans.
| Decision | Chauffeured wedding transport | Self-drive wedding rental |
|---|---|---|
| Who drives? | A professional driver | A qualifying, approved renter |
| How is it priced? | Quoted for the vehicle, route and hours | Starting daily rental rate, with final terms confirmed for your dates |
| What should you confirm? | Passenger space with the driver, stops, waiting time and final drop-off | Eligibility, insurance, deposit, mileage, handover and return |
| What remains your responsibility to plan? | Passenger list and itinerary | Itinerary plus driving, parking and return arrangements |
DDE's chauffeur service page makes the pricing distinction clear: daily rental rates are not chauffeur package prices.
If you want a chauffeured arrival followed by self-drive photos or a getaway, request that combination explicitly. Do not assume you can take over the wheel without driver approval and agreed arrangements. If you expect to drink at the reception, arrange a driver for the departure.
3. Shortlist a Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini or alternative
A useful shortlist gives the team a preferred car and an acceptable alternative. Choose by body style and intended use as well as appearance.
| Car to consider | Why put it on your shortlist? | What to check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | A sedan option for a traditional wedding arrival | Rear-seat access with your outfit and space for everything traveling with you |
| Rolls-Royce Cullinan | A Rolls-Royce in SUV form | Entry height, passenger arrangement and luggage needs |
| Bentley Mulsanne | An alternative to the Rolls-Royce sedan | Exact vehicle presentation, passenger space and your quoted itinerary |
| White Lamborghini Urus | A Lamborghini SUV for couples who prefer that look | Passenger count with a chauffeur, garment bags and photo-stop access |
| Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder | An exotic option to discuss for a driving-focused getaway or photographs | Seating suitability, entry and exit, and whether separate transport is needed |
Rolls-Royce or Lamborghini?
For a chauffeured arrival, start by comparing the Ghost and Cullinan with the Urus. If your goal is the experience of driving an exotic, add the Huracán to the discussion—but do not treat it as interchangeable with an SUV for wedding transport.
Ask whether you can assess entry and exit before committing, especially with a full skirt, long train or mobility considerations. Confirm the exact passenger arrangement rather than relying on general model specifications.
4. Request the full cost—not just a daily rate
For a starting point, DDE's wedding service page lists self-drive rates from $1,199 per day for the Bentley Mulsanne and $1,699 per day for the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The white Lamborghini Urus listing starts at $1,699 per day, with a $2,500 refundable security deposit.
These are starting self-drive figures, not complete wedding transport quotes. Final rates depend on your dates and rental length; chauffeur service is quoted separately.
Ask for a written breakdown of:
Rental duration or chauffeur service hours, including any minimum booking period.
Delivery and collection arrangements and charges.
Included mileage and additional-mile charges for self-drive.
Waiting time, additional stops and overtime for chauffeured service.
Taxes, applicable fees, payment schedule and any security deposit.
Cancellation, rescheduling and late-return terms.
What happens if the selected vehicle cannot be supplied.
Keep the security deposit separate from the rental cost in your budget. Ask how and when any hold is authorized and released for your specific booking.
5. Check eligibility and venue logistics before reserving
If you will drive
DDE requires a valid driver's license and qualifying insurance before handover. Published requirements generally start at age 21, with some vehicles carrying higher minimums and younger drivers considered case by case. Do not assume eligibility until DDE has confirmed it for the selected car.
For example, the white Urus listing specifies comprehensive, collision and liability coverage with minimum limits of $100K/$300K/$100K. Have DDE verify that your policy qualifies, and review the rental requirements and FAQs before booking.
If the car will visit your venue
Ask your venue or planner to confirm the loading point, permitted parking or waiting area, photo access and any restrictions on the driveway. Build boarding and photography time into the schedule rather than allowing only driving time.
If you want ribbons, flowers or other decorations, discuss the design and attachment method with DDE first. Do not attach decorations without approval.
Finally, agree who will communicate schedule changes: ideally, one planner or nominated contact should have the transport itinerary and the contact details supplied for the booking.
6. Send a complete inquiry and confirm the reservation
Contact DDE once your date and venues are set. Sending an inquiry does not itself confirm a booking; ask which steps complete the reservation and review the agreement before paying.
You can adapt this message:
We're planning a wedding in Chicago on [date]. We'd like [chauffeured/self-drive] service, preferably a [car], with [alternative] as another option. There will be [number] passengers, plus [bags or other items]. Our itinerary is [pickup address and time], [ceremony], [photo stops] and [reception or final drop-off and time]. Our budget is [amount]. Please confirm suitable vehicles, availability, the full quote, eligibility requirements and booking terms.
Before the wedding, reconfirm the vehicle, pickup point, passenger count, photo schedule, final drop-off or return, and the day-of contact.
Discuss your wedding car and itinerary with DDE to find out which arrangements fit your plans.
