THE bride usually grabs all of the attention at a wedding, with the groom dutifully standing back and letting her shine.

However, a wedding is about both of you, and one way the groom can set the stage for his big entrance is by hiring a beautiful classic car.

A company that can help fulfil this wish, and make every groom’s motoring dreams come true is family-run business, The Grand Touring Club.

Based in Stowmarket, The Grand Touring Club holds a fleet of impressive vehicles that make the ideal arrival and getaway car for a groom, and add star quality to those wedding photos.

All of the cars are British or European and a wide range of colours is available, from white through dark green, silver and red, meaning that you can choose a model that colour matches your wedding theme.

Starting at £185 for 24 hour hire, based on two drivers, the cars include anything from a stunning 60s Ferrari Dino, or vintage-looking MG TD, through to the head-turning Aston Martin DB6 – perfect for James Bond wannabes.

As members of the Classic Car Hirers Guild (HCHG) you can rest assured that the service you’ll receive and the quality of the vehicles will be second to none.

All cars are carefully prepared and polished to perfection before hire, and are fully insured for two drivers, who must both hold clean full British driving licences and be aged between 25 and 70.

Cars can be collected (with secure parking available at the company’s Stowmarket base), free pick-ups from Stowmarket Station are available, or you can have your chosen car delivered to you for a charge.

Hire is available in blocks of 24 hours, for as long as you like.

What makes The Grand Touring Club really stand out is its bespoke hire packages, whereby they can arrange accommodation in independent hotels and inns in East Anglia in addition to car hire, and provide you with details of tourist routes so you can get the most out of the experience.

They can even arrange special picnics alongside hire, with everything you need, from locally produced food, to cutlery, crockery, glasses, folding chairs and even a picnic rug – this could make a fabulous post or pre-wedding treat, or a nice surprise gift for the mother and father of the bride or groom.

Corporate events such as classic car treasure hunts can also be arranged, and gift certificates are available too.

To find out more visit www.grandtouringclub.com or call 01449 775270.

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Aston Martin DB6

Aston Martin V8 Coupe

Aston Martin V8 Volante

Aston martin DB7

Bentley Continental S

Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Jaguar Mark II Saloon

Ferrari Dino

Poresce 911T

MG TD

MG A

Triumph Stag