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Elegant horse-drawn carriage hire for beautiful, memorable wedding arrivals.
Wedding carriagesFirst-class, personal carriage hire
Horse-drawn carriage hire for life’s most important moments
Make your arrival, journey or farewell truly memorable with professional horse-drawn carriage hire across the United Kingdom.
Weddings Indian & Asian weddings Funerals Dove releases UK-wide
For every chapter
Arrive beautifully.
Journey with care.
From the first conversation to the final turn of the wheels, we plan every detail around your family, your traditions and your day.
Our services
Carriage hire, handled personally
Experienced horses, attentive drivers and thoughtful preparation for the moments that matter most.
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Horseback entrances and carriage hire planned around your ceremony, venue and traditions.
Indian wedding hire
03Funerals
Dignified horse-drawn funeral carriages and outriders delivered with care and respect.
Funeral carriages
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Care in every detailUK-wide
A family-run company
We love what we do
Blackthorne Carriage Company is passionate about creating memorable experiences for every customer.
From the comfort and presentation of our carriages to the care of our horses and the professionalism of our drivers, every detail matters. We work closely with families, couples, planners, funeral directors and venues so each journey is carefully prepared.
About Blackthorne“Personal service means being there, listening carefully and preparing properly.”
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Find the perfect carriage for your occasion
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0506Why Blackthorne
A first-class service, delivered with heart
Experienced hands
Calm, experienced horses supported by attentive drivers and handlers.
Carefully planned
Routes, timings, presentation and venue access considered before the day.
For every tradition
Respectful support for cultural, family and ceremonial requirements.
Across the UK
Available for bookings throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Personally yours
A warm, personal service from your first enquiry to the journey itself.
Indian & Asian weddings
A memorable entrance, planned around your traditions
We understand how important tradition, presentation and timing are. Our team works with you, your family and your venue to plan a safe, memorable horse or carriage entrance.
- Groom entrances on horseback
- Traditional attire where required
- Decorated horses and experienced handlers
- Carriage hire for the bride or wedding party
- Planning with venues and wedding coordinators
Funeral services
A dignified final journey
Our horse-drawn funeral carriages provide a respectful and memorable way to honour a loved one. We work closely with families and funeral directors, taking great care with timings, presentation and every part of the procession.
- Black and white carriage options
- Matching horses and outriders
- Traditional presentation
- White dove releases
- Coordination with funeral directors
Kind words
Trusted with unforgettable moments
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“Gary arrived before the wedding and was patient, helpful and knowledgeable. Dressed in traditional clothing, he walked the groom in on horseback, then changed into top hat and tails to drive the carriage with the bride. Gary also allowed guests to take photographs in the carriage.”
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“What can I say except thank you for making our daughter’s entrance an unforgettable experience. Gary went above and beyond to give her a magical experience and made her feel like a true princess.”
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“Nothing is ever too much trouble for this company. They go above and beyond. Gary and his family are amazing, and their horses know their jobs. We have taken them through heavy traffic and unexpected noise, and they simply carried on calmly.”
A glimpse behind the reins
Moments, journeys and preparation
Wherever the moment takes you
Horse-drawn carriage hire across the UK
Blackthorne Carriage Company is available for bookings throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
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Start a conversation
Tell us about your special occasion
Share a few details and our team will come back to you personally. We can then talk through the right horses, carriage and timings for your plans.
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