Tiny Details for Your Big Day: 5 Fun Ideas for Your Getaway Car

After you and your spouse-to-be say “I do,” you need to beat a hasty retreat to the reception and, later, the honeymoon. While many couples opt for the limo route, you do have options.

Here are five fun ideas for your getaway car.

If you and your spouse are the outdoorsy types, maybe you plan to head to your favorite secluded camping location after the festivities. Four-wheeling to where your sedan-driving friends can’t follow makes an impressive exit.

If you opt for this route, make sure you have an upgraded suspension tough enough to tackle challenging rock climbs. If you go hard or go home, skid plates protect your undercarriage and an attached tow hitch can get you out of tight spots.

Maybe your style is more Ferrari than Range Rover. If that’s your jam, why not opt to rent a luxury getaway car? You could finally climb behind the wheel of your dream automobile.

If you choose this getaway car idea, it’s wise to acquaint yourself with all the different buttons and features before departure. Doing so helps prevent accidents and vehicle damage — a Porsche shifts considerably different than a Jeep, for example.

You get a sense of exhilaration on a motorcycle that’s hard to beat. Granted, you won’t be able to tuck your train into your helmet — safety first. However, wearing a head sock or knit cap underneath can protect your locks as you make a dramatic exit from your wedding venue and entrance at the reception.

If you and your spouse-to-be are animal lovers, who says your getaway car has to have tires at all? The equestrian set can make their wedding day exit on horseback or carriage. As long as you haven’t booked your nuptials for a day when extreme heat or cold poses a risk to the animals, you can make a stunning escape with this method.

The least expensive getaway car option is to use your ride. However, how will anyone know the significance of your special day when you roll out in a Hyundai?

You can go with the traditional tin cans — but adding a floral garland or wreath is also a clever touch. You can also go with streamers, balloons and window chalk to complete the look.

You can make a dramatic wedding day exit with the five fun getaway car ideas above. Here’s to a happy sendoff to start your new life.