Welcome to
LONDON TAXI WEDDING SERVICES Pty Ltd
  Melbourne Victoria Australia Down-under    Est. 1994

FOR THE WORLD FAMOUS CLASSIC  LONDON BLACK CABS ( AUSTIN FX4 1959 - 1997)

OWNERS...  BRIAN HICKEY of Brian Hickey Promotions & STEVEN OLSEN
               4 Windsor Avenue .. Wyndham Vale Werribee West 3024   Melbourne .. Victoria .. Australia .. Downunder
              Phone or Fax : (03) 97 34 36 97      mobile: 0417 811 502 ..       Email....   londontaxis@ozemail.com.au 
             Melway Map 205 B5     

We are Melbourne's 1st and STILL THE BEST  supplier of London black cabs as wedding cars
Est 1994    NOW CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SERVICE
   Our 1,000th function completed on 10 Nov 2007   for Caroline Daley and Brett
NOMINATED FOR THE ABIA AWARD BY MR & MRS GARRIE (WEDDING OF 5-6-04)
NOMINATED FOR THE ABIA AWARD Franchesca Ieria   (WEDDING OF 26-5 -07)
"Thankyou so much for enthusiasm & sense of fun on my wedding day. It was brilliant! "

Contents    About us                                                                last update 19 August 2008
                Our passion
                    Latest News
                Cabs in WA, NSW, QLD, NZ
                    Double Decker bus
                    Letters from delighted customers 
                    Voting  ................ Industry Award
                    Links
                    Taxis spare parts
           " Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye,     . . Prince Charming has found his Cinderella, and they are to be wed !"

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples,  soon to be the Bride and Groom.

So now you're planning your wedding with a , British, Scottish, Welsh, or Irish flavour.. and London, Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Edinburgh, or anywhere across the U.K. , has a truly nostalgic appeal...... then our world famous London black cabs  with that world famous spacious interior, being  perfect for the largest gowns and hats,  are your perfect wedding-day conveyance, and background for your once in a life time wedding photo's. Truly, nothing else will do. 

Yes thoughts of great times in the U.K. will come flooding back on your wedding day, as you travel by London Black cab, sipping bubbly, clinking glasses, kissing, royal waving ....yes...

....Re-enact the royal tour of 1954, with 'Royal Waves from Prince and Princess Charming, whilst your taxi is HERALDING your celebration ( tooting the Horn) in Grand European style your departures, your passing and your arrivals. Enjoy the towns folk waving in return, and wishing you both all the very very best.

Is your wedding inside the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne not a problem , enjoy 1 or 2 cabs driving you into the gardens for your wedding day 

......How about a London black cab for the Mother of the Bride and her guests too!

 Your "Grand Reception departure" to airport or hotel etc, .....yes the Grandest farewell your friends will ever give you. . . . . . . . .making perfect photo's for the last page in your wedding album.... .with gift champagne, glasses and white linen napkins with each cab ......even Fireworks can be arranged, what a show (see links below)

RESERVE A  BLACK CAB TODAY, .... FOR YOUR ...

WEDDING .. in a church or garden ... country or metro .. , Marriages-Registry office .. full day -part day,  .re-enact your overseas wedding, with a mock wedding here in OZ,  Gay wedding commitment services.. remember Bride on dad's left arm, so he right arm can pull his sword to defend you going up the isle,

RECEPTION DEPARTURE ....yes perfect for every wedding exit to hotel  ....... the grandest farewell your friends will ever give you, by wedding taxi to your secret destination - with gift champagne, glasses, white linen napkins. ......even Pyrotechnics can be arranged, what a show (see links below)  .

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY .... going to your restaurant of choice...say ...the Titanic Theatre Restaurant for your 1st.. 2nd.... , Golden, Silver, Ruby, Diamond, to 70th or more, Renewing vows , 

BIRTHDAY PARTY ... going to your restaurant of choice....for mum, dad,.18th BIRTHDAYS, surprise 21st BIRTHDAYS etc

STOPPED  24/7/08 .... MOVIE MAKING,

BRITISH PROMOTIONS.. with taxis  buses  spruikers   sound systems  chimney sweeps  British characters

ALL DEBUTANTE BALLS .. SCHOOL FORMALS .. GRADUATIONS .. VALENTINES DAY 14th February .. MOTHERS DAY .. COMMERCIALS .. STUDENT FILMS .. .. RACES ..MELBOURNE CUP .. OAKES DAY .. St. PATRICK'S DAY .. FATHERS DAY  ..... TAXI TRANSFER TO YOUR HOT AIR BALLOON CELEBRATION FLIGHT

Don't miss out, call today ( 03 ) 97 34 36 97 .... or email Steven at  solsen@londontaxiweddings.com.au
Ask  for taxi-cab availability, prices,  viewing appointments, 
booking forms, reservations, gift vouchers,***

***to help us quote the best price for your event...  Please have ready .... your date of hire,  hire start point/s and time/s...  & end point and time
Reception departure from where and time... to where . 

            
            STEVEN   Owner-Director, then Graham,  Richard  and Ian (photo from Pat Reidy 30-10-05) , then  Gerry  at the ready  

ABOUT US ... NOW CELEBRATING 13 FUN-FILLED  WONDERFUL YEARS OF SERVICE
                     Our 1,000th function completed on 10 Nov 2007   for Caroline Daley and Brett,
         total bookings... 1,071 as of 24-7-2008
          Established  1994 in Spotswood as THE OLD LONDON TOURER, In May 2000 became "London Taxi Wedding Services Pty Ltd".
            we are Melbourne's 1st and STILL THE BEST  supplier of London black cabs as wedding cars
            Our fleet of 5 taxicabs are all black and Chauffer driven (not self drive).
            Although each cab is set-up as a 5 seater, it is best with 4 adults per cab.
            Yes each Black cab will have tulle (or Flag) in the rear window, ribbon, umbrellas, esky, ice, bubbly, glasses, white linen napkins (not paper),  waving flags etc
            YES ... Government Licensed wedding cars for all over Victoria . ( 2008 RED VTD stickers in all cabs)

OUR PASSION.. includes 4 trips to London, to Visit the Public Carriage Office, to speak with the Top brass, tour Ray's Inspection bay, tour 'Cab Charge' head office, Visit with 'Mann and Overton' head office and spares. Tour the places our cabs have passed countless times, like Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Harrods and more .. even visited Windsor, Liverpool,  Manchester, Gloucester, Brighton, Edinburgh, York, Gillingham in Dorset, Wales, Southampton,
...... now let's chat about your London memories, and your wedding transportation requirements with our authentic London Taxis.

LATEST NEWS..
            May 2008 ............Seen on the channel 7 news report regarding safety in cabs,, "for real driver safety , step inside a London cab" with Norm Beeman

December 6th 2007... we got the call of our lives  for .....  December 14th 2007...... Queen Elizabeth 2.(Gerry Connolly ) rode in our top cab, into the ball room of "Heidelberg", Notting Hill, Gala Relocation Celebration ..............  what a most wonderful standing ovation , and speech   followed by the Royal Ribbon cutting ... regal all the way

 November 20  2007........ Emailed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2,, with congratulations on her 60th Diamond wedding Anniversary

August 1st  2007 in the front of Windsor castle, I bumped into "February Bride ,  what a delight ........HELP IS THIS YOU ?  please  need to confirm who this is....................... she called out from across the Street, Steven Is that you  ?  yes.. she called out from across the Street, Steven Is that you ?

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Jan 15-30 2006  Met some old mates and made many more whilst in England , found York and Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester, 
             9/12/05 With heavy heart we say farewell to the Route-master double decker bus, in London, last ride today, there will be a historic route  
            somewhere in London ( route 15 ? from Trafalgar Square).  
             September 12/13 -2005,   4 cabs hired by British Airways, covered by promotion signs, we had 2 great days did you see us?, 
            July 6th 2005.. Congratulations to London who will host the 2012 Olympics .
            march 7th 2005....Our London cab (FJX..) appearing in tv series Neighbours.. shooting  in channel 10 Nunawading studio
             Wednesday 9th Feb 2005...We welcome the six London cabbies and partners, out here for the Commonwealth games, 
          meeting them at the launch in Federation Square .

LONDON BLACK CABS IN OTHER STATES..

Western Australia  PERTH.....  Aristokraft London Taxis.....call Ashley. 0400 993 775.    
           South Australia       ADELAIDE  Business for sale...no opposition in SA.  .... LONDON CABS in KLEMZIG  call Geoff Sandford, phone..08 83690991...... 2 CABS  FOR SALE   londoncars@tpg.com.au 
            Queensland             BRISBANE  ...... A Golden Roller    4 cabs with one FX3 cab too.  
           New South Wales     Hunter valley  and Newcastle. Exclusive Vintage Wedding Cars call Alan Curtis 02 49307548...        
            NEW....6/12/07  SYDNEY  Brookvale   ...   London Cab Company    call  Ross Elliot 02 99072840    0404054646  ross@londoncabcompany.com.au
            NEW....5/4/08    Port Macquarie .............  email Steven Atkin  calstep@optusnet.com.au  1 black cab

Tasmania ................... still looking for any private owners of London black cabs  in Tasmania, (we lost 1 mate's phone number please call again)  
                                    .... or call-email  us,  be the first in TASMANIA  ...  we will try to assist your wedding day plans with a taxi to come over on the Spirit of Tasmania  ferry.

New Zealand............. Auckland  .............    Metropolitan Rentals ........ http://www.metropolitan.co.nz/functions.htm
                                                                                                    ....London Black Cabs. . .. http://www.londonblackcabs.co.nz   web site for sale      
                                
                               ..............................  Wellington .............. .London Taxicab Company ltd ...... http://www.londontaxicab.co.nz 
                NEW.... 3/8/08 ....  Tauranga  ..............  Classic London Taxi Wedding Transport  http://www.newzealandadventure.co.nz/chauffeur.htm 
                                    ........................... Taupo   .................... Taupo tours    http://www.taupotours.com/index.htm

Need a Double Decker bus too ... then call these services .. Victoria......Sunshine   Melbourne   http://www.deedecker.com.au .......or call 03 93646263                                 .......for their red London  buses... NODDY and LODEKKA                                 ........  or a 'white party bus' ..... SCOTTY NSW ........... .Sydney   ...'the britstop'™.. .at http://www.thebritstop.com.au                          Hunter valley  ............... Maitland     http://www.londonbus.com.au Tasmania.....   Hobart .......  http://www.captainfellshistoricferries.com.au New Zealand...... Queenstown South Island ...... http://www.doubledeckerbus.co.nz                      .... Hamilton  North Island  ........ http://www.waipadelta.co.nz NZ bus for sale          http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=167510516

Letters and photos from delighted customers  ....... 
              .... Mr & Mrs...

...Challis, from Jeff and Carol Challis, 23 March 2002. Wedding 2/2/2002
We would Like to express our sincere thanks for making our special day, special. It was a magic ride across to Point Cook with your driver helping us feel comfortable and calm before hand. We liked in particular how you made us feel like King and Queen on the drive from the reception to the hotel afterwards

...Park, from Rebecca and Danny Park, Wedding 8/3/2002
Many thanks for your wonderful service for our wedding (8.3.02) Everyone loved the taxi-bus theme and for us it added a touch of nostalgia, regarding our London romance. We wish you well in your future business and will certainly pass our high recommendation to any interested parties.

...Waldon,     from Kellie and Rob Waldon,    Wedding 13/4/2002
We would like to thank you for making our wedding day extra special. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment in 'OLD POM'* especially our trip at the end of the night to the hotel. Driving down Brunswick & Lygon Streets with you beeping the horn and people waving just made the day even more memorable. Also, personal thanks to you for beeping the horn when when the marriage was confirmed, carrying the umbrellas around during our photo session and supplying the champagne. Your presence and participation was appreciated and we have  enclosed some photos for your album, we hope you like them. Once again, thankyou for making our day one we will never forget. .....(*name of cab with ivory interior)

...Friedman, From Victoria and Michael Friedman, wedding 24 March 2002.
Dear Brian and Steven, Thought I'd Drop you a quick note to thankyou both for providing 2 great London taxis on our wedding day and for your prompt efficient & friendly service. The cars certainly set the tone for the day and I enclose a couple of snaps for your files. Thanks again.

...Sandquist, From Amber and Simon, wedding 20/04/2003
Dear Brian, Just a short note to let you know how pleased we were with Steve on Sunday. He even helped out with the bride's dress being caught on a bangle and re-tied the father of the groom's tie! Thankyou so very much for everything... we will certainly be recommending you...love Glenny xxx

..Helen Marchant, wedding 15 March 2003. Dear Steve, Thankyou so much for enthusiasm & sense of fun on my wedding day. I'll never forget going over the Westgate bridge in the black cabs! It was brilliant! Very best wishes from the "lady in red"!! (photo included Helen, yes in strapless RED wedding gown, a fun lady, Maid and Steven with cab at Government House front gate, )

Audrey Cooling,, 70th wedding anniversary for her parents Bill 93yrs and May 89yrs, 26/7/03
Steven.. I have finally printed some of the 70th Anniversary photos, and as promised the one of you-mum and dad with the "Great London Cab" Thanks for helping (to make) a great night even better They are still talking about the surprise, Kindest regards Audrey Cooling

.....Nadia and Marco Crescia, wedding 20 September 2003
Dearest Steven And Brian, Thankyou so much for all your assistance on our wedding day. The London cabs were FANTASTIC ! The day was filled with fun, happiness And excitement. The London cabs are very special to us and so great to be able enjoy them on our special day. Best wishes for 2004

..... Jane and David Parlor,  wedding  21 February 2004. Thankyou very much for making our day so memorable with your wonderful cars (cabs please) .. Love Jane and David xxx

Graduation.... Catholic Regional College Melton to The Luxor in Sydenham on 01.12.04)
Steven, .....Just thought I’d finally take a couple of minutes to compliment you on your service. The feedback from the girls and their parents were nothing but excellent. The girls talked non stop about their ride. Many people at the school asked where the Taxi came from and that they thought it was very different. So hopefully you will be known more in Melton. I was very pleased that you introduced yourself to me. I am very sure your business will always move forward in leaps and bounds. We will be seeing you next year as Monique will be making her Debut. Once again, thank you for making the Year 10 Graduation Special. ....................Regards Sharon Lord ... ( 2x customer see letter below)

Sean and Melissa's Wedding, September 14, 2004
Just a short note to say thankyou for providing the finishing touch to our extra special day. We still get comments about the lovely car and our wonderfully eccentric driver, Steve. The special little things you did for us made the day that bit extra memorable. (Note: dress tips...calming my nerves...driving several times around the roundabout whilst tooting the horn and giving the royal wave... comparing suspenders...never forget it!) Thankyou for completing our fantastic day! We have been recommending you to everyone we know! - Melissa, Sean and baby Tahlia...(photos included)

..............Gael Middelveld & Richard Jackson wedding June 2004.... .....Dear Steve & Co., Please find attached our wedding photos featuring your London Taxi, and my best friend (after my husband!) Cherish the Teddy bear. Sorry we have taken so long to get back to you. We hadn't forgotten, just a bit disorganized !  We hope they provide a smile. We had a wonderful day - & enjoyed our taxi rides - a lovely honey-moon, and 6 months later we are still happy. Thankyou for helping to make our day special. Best wishes, ...Gael Middelveld & Richard Jackson & Cherish the bear

DEBUTANTE BALL..... Hi Steven, Thank you very much for all your help on Friday 30^th September. (Luxor drop off at 2:45pm) Both couples enjoyed the ride in the taxi a lot and we had a great time at the deb. I wish you all the best and you never know we may need you again in the future. Be happy always, Sharon Lord

..... Dear Steve / Brian...... Wow what can I say, but a big, big, thankyou for your wonderful service and attention to detail on our daughters wedding Saturday (5-11-05) at Geelong (heritage house). You were an absolute hit with everyone. Once again thankyou for making the day a memorable one.... from .Bronwyn Thomson

..............from the new engaged Oliver Harris and Melea Tarabay  on 2-2-2007...(he popped the question on the beach during  her birthday surprise royal tour ) I would like to thank everyone at London Taxis for making it a very special day. It was fantastic to have a London taxi take us around Melbourne in such style. Thanks Oliver and Melea.....

.........  Matthew and Louise Cross. 17th March 2007 Afternoon Guys,    Just wanted to say a huge thank-you for the cars, they looked amazing with the backdrop of Monsalvat.  Steven  we missed you enthusiasm on the day, but the guys were fantastic. The cars helped make a memorable day all the better with the photos that we have to keep. Thanks again and best wishes  ..Matthew and Louise

Hi Steve, Re. Wedding 17th Feb 2007 - Pinner/Rule - Botanic Gardens Melbourne I hope you are well. I finally got the wedding photos last night and as promised I have some (13) for you. I think there are some really good ones of the car! Thank you so much for all the help on that fantastically hot day! It really made our day and all the small touches were really appreciated – especially the ice cold towels you had waiting for us when we got back to the car (remember it was 42c that day!) You were a real help to me as I was so nervous. The car was beautiful and everyone commented on it!    Kindest regards, Rachel

photographer...Adam Blair of Blair’s Photography

....  Peter and Barbara Newberry.....  Golden wedding anniversary 25 Feb. 2008
    Hi Steven,    We would like to say thankyou so much for a wonderful job well done! Our parents had a great night and enjoyed their surprise journey in your London black cab immensely, they will treasure these memories of their special celebration. So thankyou again for the "Royal" treatment of Barbara & Peter on Monday 25th Feb (2008)   Sincerely Yours    Eva Pagett   (Daughter) ( trip Sunbury to Tram-car Restaurant and return) 

...... Burbridge, Neil and Toni (Ryan) Wedding 15-3 -2008,
            My daughter Toni Ryan was married on the 15th March 2008. We had Ian as our driver to the Ceremony. 
I must commend Ian for his courtesy, helpfulness and "nothing was too much" attitude on the day. 
I would recommend your organization to anyone wishing to have something different on their special day.
regards Gary Ryan

.................. Bruns, Daniel and Lauren (Wynhoven) Wedding 22 March 2008, Geelong.
         To London Taxi Wedding Services. We sincerely thankyou for your efforts in supplying us with the most glamorous wedding car. We thankyou for making our wedding day an occasion we will always remember. Your Professionalism was much appreciated. We are very grateful for the hard work an efforts you provided on the day. We had a great day and also much enjoyed our lovely trip to our Motel. The service was incredible. Once again. thankyou for everything. 
Kind regards Lauren & Daniel Bruns.

Thankyou all, for  your wonderful letters,  photographs, and your very excited referrals too.
Please say Hello when you next see us. Just like you we love to re-live great memories
Re- live the joy at your next celebration    ........  our London Taxis are ready and waiting . 
It is never too late late to send a letter or Photo

NEW..17/1/08  . ABIA AWARDS  (Australian Bridal Industry Academy)  

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LINKS....   Aim to create a  Wedding day never seen before 
(these links are offered free, to make your day grand, Please ask these services you found here, to send a letter of thanks )

NEW Full range of British characters.. Bobby, Fagan, Eddy -Patsy, Margie Thatcher and More
..  to entertain your guests.. or open the door on your wedding taxi-cab
Leonie Collins....... Mobile  0409945083
http://www.leoniecollins.com.au

Mobile Wedding Bells......
  http://www.mobileweddingbells.com.au

  new shop in  Melbourne  ... for UK products and Souvenirs ..called... Treats from Home (UK).
Level  1, 234 Collins Street, http://www.treatsfromhome.com.au/index.htm

Kilt hire... www.kilthire.com.au

Bagpipes ....call .. Jimmy Smith 97627937..
Campbell or Lachlan Wilson ..........94381478

Speeches  ,,,,,,, http://www.speech-writers.com

Titanic  theatre  restaurant       .. www.titanic.com.au

Wedding directory..  http://www.weddingpages.com.au/

Hot air balloon flights with           ,, balloon sunrise 94277596

Health for life... http://www.vitamincfoundation.org/basics.html

Scottish weddings.... http://www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE  http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au

White wedding taxis in London ......... http://www.weddingtaxis.co.uk

Chimney sweep ..   http://www.chimneysweeps.com.au/Weddings.htm

for dad's tie Windsor knot (wedding knot) ,     or ask your driver to fix dad's tie

Caricature Stationery....    http://www.sprintprinting.com.au/bridal_stationery_01.htm

Wedding Venue in the Macedon Ranges. At  Wooling Hill  www.weddingsatwoolinghill.com.au

PYROTECHNIC DISPLAYS .. GEELONG FIREWORKS ........ 52443764 www.geelongfireworks.com.au

For marriage - wedding celebrants call ..Marita Wilcox  Melbourne, - 0419398910.. or  at www.brideonline.com.au

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IMPORTATION OF LONDON BLACK TAXI CABS INTO AUSTRALIA ... do not buy a cab in UK ( or anywhere) until you have "permission to import" papers from Dept Transport & Regional Services 0262747111 , Canberra Australia, to import a cab. Do not believe the export service where your got the cab, when they say "nothing else is required" Also customs Australia will tell you "nothing is required" as I found out personally  .... this is wrong. Call 0262747111   Dept Transport & Regional Services. Cabs after 1988 Must have been owned as private for 1 year... and have "permission to import" papers too, ......or your cab will be destroyed - crushed, on landing in Australia. .................................. there are black cabs in Australia for sale ... email us      for current details.

• Obtain a "VEHICLE IMPORT APPROVAL" from the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch of the Department of Transport and Regional Services. 
  Phone: 1800 815 272 (Australia only) or (02) 6274 7506, Fax: (02) 6274 6013, email: Vimports@dotars.gov.au;

TAXI SPARE PARTS  AUSTRALIA .................. ADELAIDE.... LONDON CABS in KLEMZIG    call Geoff Sandford, phone..08 83690991...... 2 CABS  FOR SALE  londoncars@tpg.com.au 
                              England   ..Vintage taxi spares    Dorset Uk...  http://www.vintagetaxispares.com  
                                                                ,,,,,,     http://www.raytomkinson.demon.co.uk/WeddingPage.HTML 
                                       ,,,, http://www.londontaxiexports.co.uk    
              Public Carriage Office, London, UK - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/

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