CLASSIC COACH & CARRIAGE
| THE WEDDED BLISS
JAN-FEB 2014
BY JENNIFER WATKINS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMIE MALDONADO & LAUREN LABOYTEAUX
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PROVIDING MUCH MORE
THAN A CAR SERVICE
“We go the extra mile so you
can enjoy the BIG DAY...”
Limousines are not just for the rich and famous. When are you
looking for affordable first class car service for your wedding, you need
not look any further than Classic Coach & Carriage. Owners Louise
and Wayne Ellison pride themselves on going the extra mile to ensure
their clients are happy. When looking for a car service, brides and
their families should look for one that is dependable, with nice, clean
vehicles and most importantly who provide excellent service. Classic
Coach & Carriage does all of that and more!
When they purchased the business, their goal was to be the best
limousine company in town with the best service. "We are always
available and answer our phone 24 hours, 7 days a week. Being available
for clients is important! This also helps when a bride and groom decide
they are ready to leave the wedding reception early. We have their car
already waiting to whisk them to their next destination. Our goal is to
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be waiting on you, the client. We try to anticipate your needs," says
Louise. They help make sure the bride and groom have everything with
them in the car from their very important luggage, to make up bags
and purses, things that can often be left behind in the chaos of the
big day. Also, brides and grooms, have no fear! At Classic Coach &
Carriage, they will protect your luggage and the car from your wedding
party, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers and siblings who might be
interested in the usual wedding pranks! (Louise and Wayne have also
been known to help out with last minute, middle of the night wedding
night hotel fiascos in Dallas, too!)
"We really do work to give our clients special treatment. I pulled up
to get a bride once and she was worried about coming out into the
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windy weather and messing up her hair. So,
we pulled the car into the family's garage to
help keep her looking as beautiful as when
she left the hair salon," says Wayne.
"We go the extra mile so you can enjoy the
big day and don't miss the bride and groom
cutting the cake or the first dance because
you're helping ensure a family member gets
back to the hotel safely. Let us do that for
you," says Louise.
Over the years, they've been part of many,
many weddings. One of their favorite stories
was when a grandfather secretly wanted to
hide a bottle of champagne in the limousine
for the bride and groom to enjoy later as a
special finishing touch to their wedding night.
Many occasions call for a car service. Weddings,
engagements, birthday parties, bachelor
and bachelorette parties, and anniversaries.
Classic Coach & Carriage strives to provide a
vehicle that makes whatever special occasion
is happening in your life, just a little more
special.
QUICK FACTS
…
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OWNERS: Louise and Wayne Ellison
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EXPERIENCE: They've been in the
business 20 years! They worked for
the previous owner and in 2004, they
bought Classic Coach & Carriage.
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FLEET: White stretched Executive
Lincoln limousine, Lincoln Navigator
SUV, Sedan, white Typhoon Lincoln
limousine and Shuttle Bus Service.
Their drivers wear a suit and tie
and are always in proper attire.
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FAMOUS PASSENGERS: Some of
the most famous people they've
chauffeured around include Sarah
Palin and Jerry Seinfield.
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CHARITY WORK: They work with
clients all over the U.S. and with
local non-profits including Make a
Wish Foundation, Night of the Super
Stars and The Annual Crystal Ball.
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Another aspect of Classic Coach & Carriage
includes a bus service from their fleet. Using
a bus service for the wedding party, elderly
family members and out of town guests
can help make the entire wedding event go
smoothly. It can also ensure safe transport
for guests if there is alcohol served at the
rehearsal dinner or reception.
Louise and Wayne really do build relationships
with customers. They met a couple in Van,
Texas who had four daughters. Classic Coach
& Carriage have provided car service at each
girl's prom through the years and at two of
their weddings. They realize they are carrying
irreplaceable cargo and do everything they
can to treat every client like a VIP.
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VENDOR INFORMATION
Classic Coach & Carriage
(903) 581-7566
ClassicCoachAndCarriage.net
Available by Phone 24/7
14714 FM 2964
Whitehouse, TX 75791
Special thanks to The Arbor for letting us use their
venue as the backdrop for our photo shoot.
(903) 534-4997 | arborvenue.com
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