When you begin planning a wedding, you soon find out that finding good vendors and professionals is not always as simple as flipping open the phone book and choosing a name. Finding wedding limos is no different -- you want to rent from a company you can trust and that has a reputation for being honest with and loyal to its customers. There are some things you can do other than randomly picking from the back of the phone book, and some of those ideas are listed here for your consideration.

Get a Direct Referral - The best way to hear about the quality of someone’s work is by firsthand knowledge from someone who has used their product or experienced their service. When looking for a company to rent wedding limos from, consider asking friends and family members who have recently been married. Unless that person had direct contact with the owners and operators of the business, be careful about taking their advice on whom to work with. Everyone has an opinion, but it is best to take that opinion from someone with firsthand knowledge.

Ask Other Wedding Professionals - Another great tip for finding the perfect place to get wedding limos is by asking other wedding vendors. At most weddings, you are sure to find a coordinator for the location or venue, a caterer, a wedding officiate, and a florist or baker. These wedding professionals will be familiar with others in the wedding services industry, and will know from both firsthand experience and word of mouth which wedding limo operators are reliable and trustworthy. Asking a formal wedding planner who makes it their business to hire only the best vendors is also an excellent idea. He or she probably has a specific company they recommend to every bride and groom who use their service.

Make Calls from the Phone Book - If you feel you must search the yellow pages of your phone book for the right wedding limos, be sure you don’t pick out a company based on the size or look of their ad. Money talks, but chances are the best limo companies don’t need a large advertisement because they receive enough business by word of mouth. If there are too many companies from which to choose, try giving a few of them a call and setting up personal appointments to meet and discuss your needs, and their ability to meet them with professionalism and class.

Ultimately, when renting wedding limos for the big event, you will want to take a number of factors into consideration and you should ask yourself a few questions. Does this company have a good track record with its previous customers? Is the contract clear and have all my concerns been addressed? Are other wedding professionals comfortable working with this company, and can I plan on having my big day go on without any conflicts of interest? Thoroughly researching before choosing a company to rent a limo from is not only a good idea, it is essential to having a hassle free and memorable day.