Woods Carriage Services

Woods Carriage Services mission is to provide Alabama and Mississippi with a safe and professional carriage service, to enjoy our passion for horse drawn carriages, and to share that passion for horse drawn carriages with others.

Cost of Services

Woods Carriage Services is by no means the most expensive but we can't always promise to be the cheapest either. But if what you want is a truly professional experience Woods Carriage Services can provide that for you.

Contact Information

If you would like more information please use the contact information below. If you contact us by phone please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible as your call is important to us.

Telephone

205-695-9576

General Information:

Special Events

We offer you personal, caring service before and on your special day. We understand the importance of your investment and we are willing to take time to meet with you to answer questions and discuss all the important details about your horse-drawn transportation. Call Woods Carriage Services at: 205-695-9576 to make your reservation.

Engagement:

What could possibly be more enchanting than a proposal in a romantic horse-drawn carriage?

Weddings:

The elegance of a wedding is made complete with a carriage ride for the Bride & Groom. You may even plan to your specifications needs or request

Anniversaries:

Plan a carriage ride for your anniversary to a very special restaurant! We can even be there to pick you up to take you back to your more modern transportation

Country Side Tours:

Show your date just how special you think she is by taking her on a romantic carriage ride, located at the Woods farm (give Woods Carriage Services a call for more information) (Very affordable rates for this service)

Company Events and Promotions:

your company gathering as you shuttle several people from one area to another - or you could offer a single-horse carriage ride around the park!

Holiday and birthday Parties:

“Clip clop, clip clop” the quaint sound of the horses hoofs provides the background music to your Holiday Party!

Any Other Special event:

that might require a special touch

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing is based on date, time and distance. Call 205-695-9576 or email for rates.
Deposit is required to reserve date and time. Reserve your date early to ensure availability.
Decorations are not normally included, but can be provided for additional cost.
Driver is properly attired in formal top hat and coat.
Our horse is well trained to handle any type of traffic situation and have years of experience on southern roads.
Your driver has over 8 years of experience operating carriages all over Alabama and Mississippi.
Our carriage operates year round, night or day. If the weather is chilly, we provide blankets.
All carriages have a convertible top in the event of inclement weather.
Our carriages are licensed and insured to travel on all roads except the Interstate. *For safety purposes heavy traffic areas should be avoided at all cost*
Our carriages are transported by truck and trailer to a site near your location. Only the horse and carriage will be visible at your event.
We try to limit the distance the horse pulls the carriage to 1 1/2 miles or less. Depending on the situation, we do make exceptions.
Woods Carriage Services can provide Non Alcoholic (in toast glasses) refreshments and treats for your ride (at addition cost)
Allow approx. 10 min. per mile and keep travel distance within a 1 1/2 mile radius.

Rain or shine, day or night, our goal is to enhance your special day.

Driver:

Mr. Woods is the only driver, so that you can be assured your driver will be courteous, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy you.
Mr. Woods has years of experience driving horses so that you can also be assured that they will be experienced and safe.
Mr. Woods also have years of experience at weddings and special events. They know what it takes to make your special day memorable.
Mr. Woods will also dress appropriately for the occasion, from tuxedos and top hats for formal events to jeans and cowboy hats for country rides.

Carriage:

Woods Carriage Services provides a beautiful white Vis a Vis Carriage with maroon interior
Our carriage is equipped with flashing red safety lights in the rear of carriage
Our carriage is equipped with brass candled lights on each side of the carriage
We have a just married sign on the back of the carriage
You have the choice of the carriage top up or the top folded down, which ever you prefer.
Our carriage is equipped with a 110 volt power source, this will run lights, decorations, etc.

Horse:

Woods Carriage Services horse is not just a workhorse, she is a beautiful black Tennessee Walker Mare. She is part of the family. Our horse Lady is never over worked, and we will not over book events, therefore dates are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.

Lady is well-trained and very calm natured. They have been worked in almost every situation, so that you can be assured that your event will not only be special, but pleasant and safe.

When we travel off site

We have large trucks and trailers which are specially designed to transport our horses and carriages. When we arrive, we discreetly set up everything 'out of site' and be ready to serve you at the time and location that you have specified on our Agreement.

We will arrive at least 30 minutes early, we take great pride in being on time.

We go above and beyond

Your courteous drivers are outfitted in tuxedos and top hats. A female attendant is there to assist you with your gown while getting in and and out of the carriage and during pictures. Knowing the best angles to photograph a horse and carriage, your driver/attendant will work as a team to ensure your photographer gets "the perfect pictures"! Woods Carriage Services is there to provide a memorable experience on your special day

Booking Services

Dates are limited and events should be booked as early as possible.

Rates/Terms and Conditions:

Wedding Basic Package:

Woods Carriage Services will provide a horse and carriage and a driver and footman (both dressed in appropriate attire) for the wedding ceremony, traveling to the reception (up to 1 1/2 miles on side streets), as determined by the contract, if the wedding event goes longer than the contracted time or for special requests like rides for the children or guests during the reception you will be charged the overtime rate.
Please note: The basic wedding package is for a typical wedding, which requires service from 30 minutes to 2 1/2 hours. But, if something goes wrong on the day of your wedding as to timing, we allow a grace period of up to an 30 minutes beyond the contracted time, up to a maximum of three hours of total service time, before you will incur any overtime charges. For a non-basic wedding package please call us for a quote.

Additional Charges may apply for extra footman, flowers etc. Your florist is always welcome to work with Woods Carriage Services to decorate the Carriage of your choice. Non Alcoholic (in toast glasses) refreshments and treats for your ride.

There is no additional charge for you, your friends, your staff etc. to decorate the carriage immediately before the event.

Additional services beyond the basic wedding package such as distances beyond the 1 1/2 miles in the carriage and traveling on main streets or highways, or rides for guests, etc., are additional costs and are at the discretion of Woods Carriage services.

Please be advised under no circumstances will we work any single horse more than 6 total hours in any 24 hour period. Each horse at a minimum will be given a rest period every three hours or as needed, to be determined by Woods Carriage Services

Cancellation Policy:

Due to limited availability a 50% deposit is required to reserve the date and the balance to be paid in full, 7 day before the event. A full refund will be available 60 days before the event. 50% of the deposit will be refunded up to 30 days before the event, after that the deposit will be non refundable. If your event is canceled because of circumstances beyond your control you may apply the deposit to another event or your full deposit may be refunded, at the option of Woods Carriage Services. In the event Woods Carriage Services and the client determines, before Woods Carriage Services. leaves Vernon, severe weather(all carriages have tops to protect passengers from sun or light rain) makes it unreasonable for Woods Carriage Services to provide services, all monies will be refunded. In the event that Woods Carriage Services determines severe weather or any hazardous conditions for the horses, drivers or footman make it unreasonable to provide services after arriving at the event, the deposit is non-refundable. Deep South reserves the right to cancel an event in the event of illness or injury of a horse, accidents or mechanical failures. In the event Woods Carriage Services cancels an event all monies paid to Woods Carriage Services, by client shall be refunded, plus an additional $25.00 dollars as liquidated damages. All parties, individually and through their agents, agree and understand that this web page is referenced by the client information/contract sheet and is made a part of said contract by reference and further all parties individually and through their agents understand and agree to all terms set forth on this web page and the client information/contract sheet.