Weddings
Carriage service can fill many short transportation needs with elegance.
Here are some of the ways Brides have used our services:
Weddings
- Photos with bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Delivering bridesmaids and children to the ceremony.
Delivering the Bride and the Father of the Bride.
Use as a scenic backdrop during the ceremony.
After the Ceremony
- Professional photos of the Bride & Groom in the carriage.
Ceremonial Dove Release (to recognize each other, or honor loved ones who have passed).
A short, private ride for the Bride and Groom (providing quiet alone time while signaling guests to move on to the reception).
Return to the ceremony site for formal photos.
Delivering the Bride and Groom to the reception site for their grand entrance.
Providing guest rides during the reception (highly popular with guests of all ages).
After the Reception
- Grand Reception Exit send-off.
A romantic late-night ride for the Bride and Groom.
Elegant transportation to the after-party, your vehicle, or local lodging.
Mardi Gras
- Photos of the Bride & Groom in carriage
Ceremonial Dove Release (recognize each other, or loved ones who have passed)
Short ride for Bride and Groom (some alone time, also signals guests to move on to the Reception)
Return to ceremony site for formal photos
Deliver Bride and Groom to the reception site for their entrance
Provide guest rides during the reception (very popular with young and old)
Quinceanera's
- Renaissance Faire & Special Themed Events
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Valentine's Day and Other Holidays
Whatever your imagination can dream up!
Festivals & More!
MARDI GRAS season is upon us! The nights are cool and our blankets are warm making the best carriage riding of the year! Arrange a Private Hire for your upcoming special event...wedding, anniversary, birthday, date night...
Other Special Events
Make any special occasion an unforgettable dream with our carriage horse services. Whether you are looking for simple elegance or ornate décor, we can help create a one-of-a-kind experience for your next event:
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras season is celebrated enthusiastically across the Gulf Coast. Our white carriages can make that statement entrance at your Krewe ball or carry the king, queen and/or emblem through the streets of your town's parade.
Quinceañeras.
- We can offer a photo shoot at our farm before the event.
Transportation for the birthday girl and her dad to the ceremony.
Photo opportunities for the birthday girl with family and friends.
Transportation from the ceremony to the celebration.
Festivals & More!
- Renaissance Faire & Special Themed Events
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Valentine's Day and Other Holidays
Whatever your imagination can dream up!
Funerals
Carriages of Pensacola offers horse-drawn hearse services to carry your loved one to their final resting place. Our white hearse has glass windows surrounding the casket and is pulled by our impressive draft horses. A black hearse is also available upon request. The driver is tastefully attired for the occasion. As an added touch, we also offer a white dove release as part of your memorial.
Specialty Add-Ons
If you can dream it, we can surely do it. We offer a selection of carriage enhancements that will add that special extra touch to your event:
- Flower Arrangements & Decorations
Fabric & Tooling Decorations
Carriage Lighting
2-Horse Team: Add An Extra Horse
Rent the Chevelle Convertible
Our Carriages
There are two white Vis a vis carriages and a Vis a vis Cinderella carriage to choose from. Vis a vis is French for face to face which refers to the arrangement of the seating compartment. The first seat faces the rear of the carriage and the second seat faces forward inviting a shared experience by all our guests.
Justin Carriage With Cinderella Pumpkin
Add that truly special extra touch with our Justin carriage outfitted with the Cinderella Pumpkin carriage top. The white and buckskin interior with wrought-iron carriage will cut a gorgeous look and enhance photos at any event.
The Justin (Buckskin & White)
Our formal carriage was built by Justin Carriage Works (they supply carriages to Disney World) and is white and has buckskin (golden tan) upholstery. It can be outfitted with the convertible top, white with matching buckskin liner, or with the Cinderella Pumpkin Carriage. Either carriage can be enhanced with silk flowers and/or lighting for an additional fee.
The Raber (Red & White)
Our second carriage was built by the Raber Buggy Works of Indiana, an Amish company known for their quality. This carriage, white with red upholstery, has a "country" feel and is adorned with a pair of white hearts on the seat skirting. No optional top features available.
Cinderella-Only Pumpkin Carriage
The consummate fairy tale embellishment for your event. All of our carriages can be embellished with flowers, fabric and/or lights.
The Chevelle
Want a unique experience? Rent our eye-catching Chevelle convertible for transportation to your next special occasion and arrive in style!
meet our horses
LEONIDAS
Leonidas "Leo" is a 12-year-old Bay gelding from Millersberg, Ohio. He is a crossbred Belgian and Percheron. He spent his first eight years working on Amish farms before hitting the jackpot and coming to Florida to be a carriage horse.
My friends call him "Mr. McDreamy," and he seems to know he's charming. His hidden talent is that he likes to jump! That's right—all 1,700 pounds of him floats over 2–3 foot jumps with enthusiasm.
In addition to pulling carriages or hearses 1–3 days a week, Leo competes in eventing, which includes dressage, arena jumping, and cross-country jumping.
MERCEDES
Mercedes "Mama" is an 11-year-old black Percheron mare. She was born to a carriage company in Central Florida and briefly served as a funeral horse at Arlington National Cemetery before coming to our farm.
She was carrying a foal at the time of purchase, and he is now a yearling named Biloxi. In the spring of 2026, she gave birth to a Warmblood-Percheron cross colt named Lucius.
Mercedes will be back to work this fall, and we are looking forward to riding her as well.
Madeline
Our newest arrival and our first mare Pecheron. We have just started introducing her to her new mission life, so look for her in Pensacola working her street credentials.
Jameson
Jameson "Jamie" is a 15-year-old Grey Percheron gelding. He is a sweet boy and can do anything you need a horse to do, including carriage work, trail riding, and glamorous photo shoots.
Annapolis
Annapolis "Anna" is our brightest up-and-comer. She is the first horse born on our farm to graduate to carriage work and is also in riding training.
Anna is a cross between a Percheron mare and a Danish Warmblood stallion. At four years old, she stands 18 hands tall and is an elegant young lady joining our carriage lineup this season.
Madeline
Our newest arrival and our first mare Pecheron. We have just started introducing her to her new mission life, so look for her in Pensacola working her street credentials.
Seasonal Events
Check out our Facebook page for information on upcoming holiday and seasonal events!