But, as with any rule of etiquette, wedding traditions are open to reinvention. Planning the vehicle decorations in advance and passing the plans on to the groomsmen will ensure your getaway car is as perfect as the rest of your big day. If spontaneity is the theme of the occasion or a surprise sounds like the perfect cap to an otherwise rigidly scheduled day, at least make sure your vehicle is well taken care of by letting the decorators know what treatments to use and what materials to avoid. As most weddings include a multitude of bouquets, flowers are perhaps the most popular decorative items. But, simply adding leftovers from the wedding to the car may not be the best idea.
Silk flowers are better than live as they tend to endure the elements and heat from the car better.
If you do decide to use live flowers, avoid delicate flowers like tulips. Instead, choose hearty, inexpensive flowers like carnations or dendrobium orchids. And, while bouquets may be appropriate for the ceremony, garlands have a better effect on cars. To make a garland, simply string strong thread through the centers of live or fake flowers with a needle. Try mounting a garland over a ribbon stretched across the hood or simply tie the garland around the car at window level with bows at available mounting points like door handles, bumpers, side mirrors and hood latches.