What breaks with standard-market charter vendors

The 4 pain points that come up on almost every Wedding Planners intake call:

  1. Guest shuttle providers ghosting the week of a peak Saturday wedding
  2. Getting 3 different price quotes from the same carrier depending on who picks up the phone
  3. Late-night pickup drivers not knowing which entrance the reception exits from
  4. Client changing headcount 14 days out and vendor refusing the modification

What we do differently for Wedding Planners

Planner rate card

Locked hourly rate across all bookings for the calendar year. Same rate whether the wedding is 40 or 400 guests. No haggling per event.

Priority peak-Saturday booking

Peak Florida wedding Saturdays (October through April) fill 6 to 9 months out. Planner accounts get a hold-the-date reservation up to 12 months out at no deposit.

Dedicated dispatcher

One dispatcher assigned to your account for the season. Knows your venue portfolio, your recurring hotel blocks, and your standard contract terms. On the phone directly, not through a ticket queue.

Formal-attire drivers standard

Black suit driver attire included on every wedding booking, no upcharge. No paying extra for basic professional presentation.

Continuous-block pricing

6, 8, or 10 hour continuous blocks that include ceremony standby, cocktail transfer, reception, and late-night guest returns. Cheaper than booking two separate trips.

14-day modification window

Headcount, timeline, or vehicle class changes accepted at no fee up to 14 days out. Standard-market carriers charge 15 percent modification fees inside 30 days.

How the workflow works

Onboarding call
30-minute call with the assigned dispatcher to review your venue list, hotel blocks, recurring vendor contacts, and preferred vehicle classes. One-time setup, entire season covered.
Per-wedding booking
Email or portal booking with 4 details: date, guest count, ceremony venue, hotel block address. Vehicle class auto-selected based on guest count and venue. Confirmation with driver name + phone by end of business day.
T minus 14 days
Final headcount + timeline lock. Any modifications after this window subject to standard change fees.
Wedding day
Driver arrives 15 minutes before scheduled pickup in formal attire with a printed wedding-name sign. Coordinates with your day-of coordinator by phone or radio.
Post-wedding
Invoice sent within 3 business days. Optional gratuity typically 15 percent standard. BusBrother emails your client a review request 3 days after the wedding (opt-out available if you handle client reviews separately).

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer wedding planner discounts?

Yes. Planner accounts get a locked hourly rate applied across all bookings for the calendar year, typically 5 to 10 percent below standard published rates. Same rate for 40-guest and 400-guest weddings. The tradeoff for the discount is a minimum annual volume commitment (typically 10 to 15 weddings per year) confirmed at onboarding.

Can we hold peak Saturday dates without a deposit?

Yes for planner accounts. Hold-the-date reservations for peak Florida wedding Saturdays (October through April) require no deposit up to 12 months out. Standard clients need a 25 percent deposit at booking. The hold converts to a firm booking 60 days out when your client signs the wedding contract.

What happens if we need to change vehicle class the week of the wedding?

Planner accounts get free vehicle-class changes up to 14 days out. Inside 14 days, class changes are subject to availability but usually accommodated without fee for planner accounts. Standard-market accounts pay 15 percent modification fees for same changes.

Do drivers wear formal attire?

Yes on every wedding booking. Black suit is standard, no upcharge, no advance request required. Alternate attire (tuxedo, white gloves for VIP transfers) available on 48 hours notice for a modest add-on.

How do you handle multi-hotel wedding shuttles?

Multi-hotel loops are standard on planner accounts. Deploy 2 shuttles running parallel 15-minute rotations for weddings 100+ guests across 2 to 4 hotels. Wedding coordinator sends written pickup schedule to drivers 48 hours out so guests know exactly when to be in the lobby.

MG
Written by Mark Gabrielli
Founder, BusBrother. 15+ years running group transportation and services marketplaces across Florida.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 by the BusBrother Operations Team. Next review: 90 days out.