Wedding shuttle: transporting your guests from the ceremony to the return trip
A wedding shuttle transports your guests by coach, minibus or van with driver between the locations of your day: town hall, church or ceremony venue, reception venue, hotels and guesthouses. It saves your loved ones from having to drive after the party and ensures everyone arrives on time. TDS Events organizes these shuttles in Toulouse and the surrounding area, as well as in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
You provide us with the day's schedule and the number of guests. We then suggest the appropriate vehicle, the schedule for each trip, and a single quote.
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A shuttle for each stage of your day
A wedding often takes place in several locations. The shuttle connects each venue so your guests don't have to worry about transportation.
- Accommodation near the ceremony : Pick-up from one or more hotels and guesthouses
- Ceremony leading to the reception : town hall, church or secular ceremony, then estate or reception hall
- Reception to accommodations late in the evening, with several staggered returns
Each guest knows in advance the time and place of their departure: we provide you with a schedule to slip into the invitation or to display on the day.
Staggered returns to ensure a safe journey home
Not everyone leaves the party at the same time. We plan several departures during the night : a first one for families with children and guests who leave early, then others later in the night, at the times fixed with you during the quote.
This is the main advantage of the shuttle: No one drives after drinkingand guests who sleep far from the estate return without looking for a taxi, which is often impossible to find in the countryside at night.
On a long day, regulations limit a driver's working hours. We therefore plan for a replacement or a second driver, and this is included in the quote: no unpleasant surprises on the day.
Coach, minibus or van: the right vehicle for your guests
The choice depends on the number of people to be transported on each trip, and on access to the reception location:
- VIP Van, up to 8 passengers The bride and groom, the witnesses, the immediate family
- Minibus, from 9 to 22 passengers : small wedding, or estate accessible by a narrow road
- Coach, from 30 to 63 passengers the majority of guests in a single journey
Many reception venues are located at the end of a country lane. We check access before suggesting a coach: if the road conditions are impassable, two minibuses are a better option than one large coach stuck at the entrance.
Wedding shuttle service in Toulouse and the surrounding area
Around Toulouse, many weddings are held in estates and castles of the Lauragais, Gers or TarnLocated several dozen kilometers from the city's hotels, our buses and shuttles connect the center of Toulouse, Matabiau train station, Toulouse-Blagnac airport for guests arriving from afar, and your reception venue.
For guests arriving by train or plane, we can arrange a reception at the train station or airport before the transfer to the hotel.
Wedding shuttle service in Paris and the Île-de-France region
In the Île-de-France region, receptions are often held outside of Paris: at a château, estate, or on a barge. Our shuttle service saves your guests from having to use public transport in their formal attire and avoids parking hassles. We provide transportation from Paris, train stations, and Orly and Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airports to your reception venue, and then return transportation to their hotels at night.
Which vehicle for how many guests?
| Guests by rotation | Recommended vehicle | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 | VIP van with driver | Bride and groom, witnesses, close family |
| 9 to 22 | Minibus with driver | Small wedding, difficult access venue |
| 30 to 63 | Coach with driver | The bulk of the guests in a single journey |
| Beyond 63 | Several coaches, or one coach and some minibuses | Large wedding, multiple accommodations |
How much does a wedding shuttle cost?
The price depends on five factors:
- The number of guests to transportwhich determines the number and size of vehicles
- The distance between accommodations, the ceremony and the reception
- The length of the dayfrom the first pickup to the last night return
- The number of rotations : a single round trip or several staggered returns
- The date Saturdays from May to September are the most popular.
Send us your program: the quote details each rotation and each vehicle.
How to book your wedding shuttle
- Send us the program : date, venue addresses, times, number of guests.
- We offer a shuttle service plan. : vehicles, rotations and schedules.
- You approve the quoteIdeally, several months before the date, as summer Saturdays book up quickly.
- We are sending you the shuttle schedule. to pass on to your guests.
- D-DayThe drivers follow the schedule and a TDS Events contact person remains available in case of delay to the ceremony.
Multiple locations, changing schedules, a meal to plan? Our service event coordination handles all transport logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wedding Shuttle
Why arrange a shuttle for your wedding?
This way, your guests won't have to drive after the party, they'll all arrive on time for the ceremony, and they won't have to find their way between multiple locations. It's also easier for guests who have traveled from afar without a car.
How many shuttles should be planned?
Plan for at least one trip per stage (accommodation, ceremony, reception) and two or three staggered return trips during the night. The number of vehicles depends on the number of guests to be transported at the same time.
Can we make multiple returns during the night?
Yes. We plan several departures from the reception venue, at times agreed upon with you in advance.
Can the shuttle stop at multiple hotels?
Yes. The route passes through each accommodation on the way there and back, in the shortest order.
When should you book your wedding shuttle?
As soon as possible once the date and locations are fixed: Saturdays from May to September are in high demand.
