How Many Vehicles Do I Need for My Wedding?
Calculate by dividing your total bridal party size by the practical passenger count of your chosen vehicle. Allow one size up if dresses, bouquets, or photography equipment are involved, as these take space.
| Wedding Party Size | Recommended Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6 people | One 7-seater | Bride + 5 attendants, allow for dress room |
| 7–8 people | One 8-seater | Comfortable for full bridal party with bouquets |
| 9–11 people | One 12-seater or two 7-seaters | 12-seater keeps everyone together |
| 12 people | One 13-seater minibus | Entire party in one vehicle |
| 13+ people | 13-seater + additional vehicle | Call to discuss configuration |
Which Maxi Cab Suits a Bridal Party in Brisbane?
The 8-seater is the most popular for bridal party transport. It carries 7 passengers (the bride and 6 attendants) with enough boot space for bouquets, garment bags, and small bags. The vehicle is spacious enough that dresses are not crushed against the windows.
For the groomsmen or a combined party, the 10-seater and 12-seater work well. The 13-seater minibus suits large wedding parties wanting everyone in a single vehicle for the group photo opportunity on arrival.
Timing Your Wedding Day Transport
Work backwards from your ceremony start time. Allow: travel time to the venue (use Google Maps and add 15 minutes buffer), pre-ceremony photos at the venue (confirm with your photographer), and time for the bridal party to settle and refresh.
Tell us your ceremony start time and venue address when you book. We calculate the correct pickup time from your home or preparation venue. Build in a buffer. A wedding running 10 minutes late on a Saturday morning is not unusual, and your driver will wait.
- ✓Ceremony start time
- ✓Pickup location (home, hotel, or preparation venue)
- ✓Venue address
- ✓Number of stops between pickup and ceremony
- ✓Whether the return trip (venue to reception) also needs booking
What to Tell Your Driver When Booking
When you call 0431 971 395 to book wedding transport, confirm: the date (including day of week), all pickup addresses and in which order, all destination addresses, the estimated passenger count, any special load considerations (wedding dress, bouquets, cake), and whether you need a return trip after the reception.
For the bride's vehicle specifically, let us know if the dress requires extra floor space or if the driver needs to assist with loading without touching the dress.
When to Book Wedding Transport in Brisbane
For Saturday weddings between September and December (peak Brisbane wedding season), book 8 to 12 weeks in advance. For other dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is usually sufficient for most suburb pickups. The 13-seater minibus is the vehicle most likely to have limited Saturday availability. Book it first if that is your choice.
Confirm the booking again one week before the wedding. Provide any changes to timing or passenger count at that point.
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Operating licensed group taxis in Brisbane since 2007. 92 Groth Road, Brisbane QLD 4034. Phone: 0431 971 395. Content written from direct operational experience, not aggregated from third-party sources.