New ... or Traditional
“We have a large selection of antique and new specialty vehicles,” says Mark Vigliante, founder and president of M&V Limousines. “The whole idea is to have different vehicles for every bride. Some brides have exotic tastes and some are more traditional. Everyone is different.”
New Antiques & More ... “Our antiques include our 1956 Ford Fairlane Skyliner. It’s a convertible with two-toned paint and air conditioning.” Their 1961 Rolls Royce Princess is white-on-white with extra room in the rear, perfect for a bride with a large princess gown. “Our 1957 Chevy Bel Air stretch limousine is a beautiful American classic. It comes with air conditioning and a radio in the back. It’s perfect for couples looking to be unique and memorable on their big day.”
Mark recently purchased a 1934 Oldsmobile in perfect condition from a collector. “It was burgundy, but rather than repainting, we left the burgundy, because England’s Princess Kate got married in a maroon vehicle. We market it as ‘Royal Burgundy’ in our Royalty Package and brides love it.”
Some M&V drivers have been with the firm for 20 years and have done as many as one thousand weddings. “In addition to driving the vehicle, they’re assisting and coordinating with your photographer, your church or temple, and your reception venue.”
New High-End Sedans ... Their new high-end sedans includes a white-on-white Mercedes Maybach EWB that has power curtains, a divider, and leg lifts. “Our EWB Rolls Royce Phantom was previously owned by boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. The extended wheelbase is perfect for brides with big dresses. It also includes automatic closing doors, rear monitors, and tray tables.” Their BMW 750 XMi is white-on-white with a rear executive package that includes massaging, heated, and “cool adjustable rear seats.”
They’ve also added new 12-passenger and 15-passenger Chrysler 300’s, one-of-a-kind 15-passenger Lincoln Continentals, and a 20-passenger Cadillac Escalade, all custom built for M&V. “We’ve also added 6-passenger Cadillac XTS’s, and more. Now we also have a sales office in the Wedding Salon. It’s in the heart of Manhattan, near Penn Station.
Red Carpet Treatment
Their Royalty Package includes special red carpet treatment. “Before the bride and groom walk out of the church, our drivers roll out a red carpet leading to the car. We set up a bottle of champagne with two flutes for their first toast. They will have these pictures for a lifetime and we want every part of it to be special, so we work with the ceremony venue to make sure they’re holding the flowers at the appropriate height and that everything is organized for the couple to walk out onto the carpet.”