Carriage rental charges:
$300.00 for the first hour
(for events in the downtown area of Galena)
$500.00 for the first hour (for events at Eagle Ridge Resort
& Chestnut Mountain Resort)
$550.00 for the first hour
(for events within a 30 mile radius of Galena)
$100.00 for each additional hour or $25.00 per quarter hour
Save the date: A $50 deposit is required to hold your
wedding/event date. The payment is a non-refundable
booking fee and will apply towards your total charge.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required 90 days prior to your wedding/event date.
Contract balance: Remaining balance will be due 7 days prior to your wedding/event date.
Services provided over and above the agreed contract will be charged at the rate of $100 an hour
and can be prorated. Any additional charges will be due and payable at the time of service.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Rain Policy: Cancellation due to inclement weather is at the discretion of the company. The carriage will arrive in light rain, unless we are notified of your desire to cancel. We do not run in heavy downpour rain. If we decide to cancel, all monies will be fully refunded to you within 30 days. We will not make a decision to cancel until the last hours before your wedding or event. You or the location will be notified of our cancellation. A contact number must be given in case of emergency.
NOTE: Inclement Weather – snow, ice, excessive rain, temperatures exceeding 95 F (feels like) and below 32 F (feels like).
Cancellation schedule policy: Direct contact will need to be made if you plan on canceling.
*Cancellation 60 days prior to your wedding/event - full refund of all monies paid minus the $50 booking fee.
*Cancellation within the 60 day period prior to your wedding/event – full refund of all monies paid minus $100 fee.
*Cancellation any time in the 7 day period prior to your event – NO monies will be refunded.
Chris & Kerri Ruch
Cell: 1-815-275-9470
Weddings and
Special Events
Fulfill your dreams of a perfect wedding day…….
Arrive at the wedding ceremony venue in the style and grace of our Victorian Carriage and delight your guests with this unexpected element. You can be are assured of a most luxurious experience on the most important day of your life.
We specialize in weddings and understand the importance of keeping all wedding attire spotless!
- Our Victorian Carriage is impressive in appearance, properly maintained and spotlessly clean with:
~Exterior coach lamps,
~Plush upholstered interiors,
~Handmade coachwork by Amish craftsmen dedicated to quality,
authenticity and serviceability.
- Your carriage driver and footman will arrive in top hat and tails,
- Your carriage will be specially decorated with flowers and wedding bows for the occasion,
- King, our beloved Percheron, will be properly groomed and ready for those memorable photos.
Now serving Jo Daviess County and the Tri-State area including Dubuque, Platteville, Cuba City, Hazel Green and Shullsburg.
Safety - Our carriage is equipped with:
- Lights, turn signals and hazard flashers,
- A horse diaper is used to catch any horse droppings.
Worry-Free, Reliable Transportation:
- Our coach will arrive on time and fulfill the same practical function as a limousine - with far more romance!
- Our horse is of a calm temperament and has been extensively trained to draw a carriage in traffic.
- If your wedding venue is outside of the Downtown area of Galena, both horse and carriage are transported by truck to your general area, then hitched up and driven to your designated location by a coachman in formal attire. (Cost varies based on the mileage and time required).