Not every couple wants a stretch limousine, and not every couple wants the same kind of "not a stretch limousine" either. Two of our most requested alternatives — the 1962 Cadillac DeVille and the Mercedes G-Wagon — sit at opposite ends of the same idea: presence without a stretch. Here is how to think about choosing between them.
What the Cadillac says
The Cadillac is old-school American glamour — long, low, chrome, unmistakably from another era. It photographs like nothing else in a Melbourne wedding car market mostly full of modern black sedans, and it suits a couple who want their arrival to feel like an event in itself. It reads as classic and formal, and it pairs naturally with a garden ceremony, a heritage venue or a vintage-styled reception.
What the G-Wagon says
The G-Wagon is the opposite instinct — modern, boxy, understated, and read as money the moment it pulls up rather than announced by chrome and fins. It suits a groom who would rather arrive in something he would actually drive, and couples going for a contemporary look at a city or architectural venue rather than a heritage one.
The practical difference
Both are genuinely ours — maintained in our own workshop, not sourced from another operator on the day — and both suit the couple's own car rather than the bridal party, who usually travel separately in a classic car companion or a Hummer. If you are torn, think about your venue and your photos first: a heritage building or a garden favours the Cadillac; a warehouse, gallery or modern hotel favours the G-Wagon.
Common Questions
Can we book both the Cadillac and the G-Wagon for the same wedding?
Yes — a common booking is one for the couple and a Hummer or stretch limousine for the bridal party, but pairing the Cadillac and the G-Wagon for the couple and a parent is easily arranged too.
Which is better for photos?
Both work well, but the Cadillac tends to be the stronger hero shot against a heritage or garden backdrop, while the G-Wagon suits a cleaner, modern frame. Tell us your venue and we can talk through it.
Do you own both vehicles outright?
Yes — every vehicle in our fleet, including the Cadillac and the G-Wagon, is owned and maintained by Mayfair. No brokering, no substitutions.
Planning something? Talk to us.
Every car in our fleet is owned and run by Mayfair — no brokers, no substitutions. Tell us your date and we'll confirm availability and a firm price.
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