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If you are planning to arrive in style on your wedding day then look no further! Dorset Dubhire offer a multi award winning chauffeur driven wedding hire service in their fleet of classic, beautifully presented VWs.

Experience

A family owned and operated business based in Wimborne, Dorset, established in 2010.

Winners of the 'best wedding transport' category at the Dorset Wedding Supplier awards in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018 and 2019 and winners of 'wedding transportation of the year' for the South West region at The Wedding Industry Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Following years of running an award winning business, owner Catherine White sat on the judging panel for the wedding transport category at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIAs) for three years.

Dorset Dubhire have been privileged to be a part of over 1700 wonderful weddings and are recommended by many local wedding venues and suppliers.

Services offered

'Lillie' is a gorgeous 1972 tin top bay window. Restored locally to an extremely high standard in VW pastel white with bespoke oak interior and pale cream upholstery she really is a fantastic example of a VW bay window bus. Lillie seats up to 6 people in 'L' shaped style seating with one seated in the front.

'Lilah', is a 1965 Beetle. Finished in VW 'bahama blue' with a high quality Bernard Newbury interior she is a multiple VW show winner and has feautured as a centre spread in Volksworld magazine. She seats 3 passengers or the front seat can be removed to accommodate brides with a fuller gown, seating 2 passengers.

'Lulu', the beautiful 1960 early split screen is painted in Dorset Dubhire's bespoke signature shade of powder blue and ivory. Her oak and cream interior and classic style make her extremely popular for weddings. She seats up to 6 people in conference style seating. A real head turner and affectionately known as 'the South's best loved splitty'! Lulu is believed to be the oldest splitscreen bus available to hire for weddings locally.

'Lucy', a 1974 baywindow deluxe bus, is painted in the same popular (and top secret!) colour combination of powder blue and ivory as Lulu the splitscreen. With pale cream upholstery and a bespoke oak interior she seats up to 6 passengers comfortably in conference style seating with one seated in the front.

Newest addition ‘Libby’ is a beautiful 1974 ivory Karmann Convertible Beetle. Seating 2-3 passengers she’s a gorgeous bridal car and with the option of having her roof up or down couples can really make an entrance (or exit) and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities!

How they work

The price includes ribbons in your colour choice, high quality artificial flower garlands, bunting and a just married sign to decorate the vehicle. The service offered is never rushed and is tailored to your individual needs and requirements. The vehicles will always be available for photos after the ceremony and/or to take you to a local beauty spot to ensure you get the most from your experience.

Dorset Dubhire always liaise with couples over timings for their day.

Vehicles are maintained to the highest standard by local VW specialists. Interior work is carried out by local businesses who work in the local luxury marine industry.

Vehicles are kept together in dry storage in Dorset Dubhire's commercial unit in Poole.

Areas covered

Weddings are regularly undertaken in the Wimborne, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, The New Forest, Salisbury and Shaftesbury areas. Dorset Dubhire are happy to travel within a 40 mile radius of their vehicle base in Poole, Dorset.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for an obligation free quote. Viewings are always welcomed and can be easily arranged. It's advisable to view any wedding vehicle before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Bus type:

Cars

Type of vehicles:

Premium quality cars
Classic cars
Other (VW camper van and VW Beetle wedding cars-perfect for bridal parties or the groom and his groomsmen. Choose from a fleet of 5 VW classics from 1960s and 1970s)

About the fleet:

A fantastic choice of show winning vintage and classic Volkswagen vehicles available, from 1960 to the 1970s. Vehicles benefit from bespoke wedding interiors offering optimum space and style

What is included in the wedding package?

Ribbons in couple's colour choice, faux flower garlands, bunting, our 'just married' sign. Plenty of time for photos before and after the ceremony

How far in advance should I contact you?

Bookings can be taken more than a year in advance. Some vehicles book up nearly two years in advance. To avoid disappointment book early! A deposit of £100.00 secures your vehicle

Is the car chauffeur driven?

Yes

Is there a minimum rental time?

No

Is there a maximum rental time?

No

Are there any additional services?

We are very happy to take couples to photo locations and stay after the ceremony for photos. We dress our vehicles beautifully to tie in with our couples’ theme

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, credit or debit card
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Abigail
Abigail Y. Sent on 11/06/2021
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Wedding transport

Amazing
They made our day perfect 😍
Took us to the beach for photos and to our venues
Emma
Emma C. Sent on 07/06/2017
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The driver took me to see my Nan who was too porrly to come to my wedding and was so patient and kind with the two little ones! He even took some photos for us and helped us all out of the car! Brilliant
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Maddie G. Sent on 26/10/2023
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Absolutely excellent!

Wow wow wow! We booked our cars 2.5 years in advance and they did not disappoint. Catherine was so so lovely, the whole way through our wedding planning journey. We used three of the cars for our wedding day and had so many compliments from our guests. Our favourite photos are those in which the cars are in, they are everything we wanted and more. The choice in decorations to the recommendations of where to have pur photographs - over and above. The drivers were exceptional, they worked together to make sure it was all seamless. They were funny and put us all at ease. My children also loved the car beep as the ringtone on one driver's phone. Thank you so so so much for being part of our wedding day. Our children often speak about the journey to the ceremony and it fills me with such joy, we will all have memories that last a life time.
Maddie and Connor Graham
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87 Pilford Heath Road, Colehill BH21 2LY Wimborne (Dorset)

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