The mixed reviews for Windy City Limo really scare...

The mixed reviews for Windy City Limo really scared me when I was wedding planning. But my day-of coordinator INSISTED they were the best.

The negatives? Working with them up until the day wasn't exactly smooth. A week before the wedding, they flip-flopped about allowing me to wait in the vehicle prior to walking down the aisle. All the sudden, it went from $80 to $200 if I wanted to sit in the car for even 5 minutes after our 12-minute drive to the church (since the church had nowhere to wait). That left me scrambling to find an alternative on very short notice. I also just don't love the huge branding they put on the side of their party bus (and knew that before booking them). I totally get that it's an easy way to self-advertise, but it was just as tacky in person as I'd feared.

But day-of, I have to admit that our driver was actually really awesome. He was friendly and personable, and when a random rainstorm caused all kinds of chaos, he didn't even hesitate to accommodate. He and the security guard helped each girl hop back into the bus and they were so incredibly polite. My friends also told me our driver had been tapping the breaks along to the music, and everyone was laughing, loving it!

In the end, despite the tacky branding, our party bus through Windy City was SUCH a positive on our wedding day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others -- and be sure to request Timothy Zachas as your driver!