The Top 10 Rolls-Royce Wedding Cars, From the Phantom to the Cullinan

For more than a century, a Rolls-Royce has been the car brides dream of arriving in. The tall Pantheon grille, the Spirit of Ecstasy leaning into the wind, the doors that open from the middle so the bride can step out like royalty: no other car says “wedding” quite like it. Today there’s more than one Rolls-Royce to choose from, though, and each suits a different bride, groom and wedding. Here are our ten favorites from the cars you can book through our Rolls-Royce rental service, what makes each one special, and how to pick the right one for your arrival and your getaway.

The ten at a glance

What makes a Rolls-Royce the wedding car

Plenty of cars are luxurious. A Rolls-Royce is built around exactly the kind of moments a wedding is made of:

• Coach doors. The rear doors of the Phantom, Ghost and Cullinan are hinged at the back, so they open wide from the middle of the car. The bride can turn, sit and gather her dress without squeezing past a door pillar, then step out facing her guests.
• The Spirit of Ecstasy. The figure on the hood has graced Rolls-Royce cars since 1911. On a modern Rolls-Royce she even slips down into the grille when the car is locked.
• Umbrellas in the doors. If it rains on your wedding day, your chauffeur has a Rolls-Royce umbrella waiting in the door.
• The ride. Rolls-Royce calls it the “magic carpet ride”: smooth and quiet enough that the bride, her hair and her flowers arrive exactly as they left.
• The starlight headliner. Many Phantoms and Ghosts have a ceiling of hand-placed fiber-optic stars, which turns an evening getaway into a ride under the stars.
• Wheels that stay level. The RR badges in the wheel centers stay upright as the wheels turn, so the logo is always straight in your photos.

The top 10 Rolls-Royce wedding cars

1. Rolls-Royce Phantom: the bride’s arrival

The Phantom is the flagship, and the name has crowned the Rolls-Royce range since 1925. It’s the longest and most stately car in the lineup, with a tall, upright grille and a cabin made for being driven rather than driving. For a bride, it’s the classic choice: she sits in the back with her father or her maid of honor, the coach doors swing open on arrival, and every guest on the steps turns to look.

Choose white or ivory to suit the dress, or ask for a Phantom with a starlight ceiling for an evening ceremony and the drive to the reception.

Best for: the bride’s arrival, formal church and hotel weddings.

2. Black Rolls-Royce Phantom: black tie and the groom

A white Phantom belongs to the bride; a black one is pure black tie. For an evening wedding, a city ceremony or a groom who wants to arrive in style, the black Phantom is all presence, and it looks spectacular in photos beside a white dress. Some couples book two: a white car for the bride and a black one for the groom.

Best for: evening and black-tie weddings, the groom’s arrival.

3. Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine: the bride and her bridesmaids

A Phantom carries the bride and one or two more in the back. A Phantom stretched into a limousine takes the whole bridal party, so the bride, her bridesmaids and her mom can ride to the ceremony together and share the moment. It keeps the Phantom’s grille and presence, with room for gowns and bouquets.

Best for: the bride and bridesmaids, or the couple and their families.

4. Rolls-Royce Ghost: understated elegance

The Ghost arrived in 2009 as a slightly smaller, more modern Rolls-Royce, and a second generation followed in 2020. It has the coach doors, the Spirit of Ecstasy and the hushed ride of the Phantom in a sleeker shape that suits a modern wedding as well as a classic one. If the Phantom is a ball gown, the Ghost is a tailored dress: quieter, and every bit as beautiful.

Best for: modern and minimalist weddings, daytime ceremonies, the bride or the groom.

5. Rolls-Royce Ghost with a red interior: romance in red

Open the coach doors of this white Ghost and the inside is entirely red. It’s made for photos: a white dress against red leather, red roses in the bouquet, the doors open outside the church. It’s perfect for a red-and-white color scheme, a winter wedding or a Valentine’s Day wedding.

Best for: red-and-white palettes, winter and Valentine’s weddings, standout photos.

6. Rolls-Royce Ghost limousine: the wedding party in Ghost style

Like the Phantom limousine, this Ghost has been lengthened for a bigger group, with the Ghost’s cleaner, more modern lines. It’s a lovely way to bring the bridesmaids, the groomsmen or both families to the ceremony in one car.

Best for: bridesmaids or groomsmen together, bringing the families.

7. Rolls-Royce Cullinan with a white interior: the easiest car in a big gown

The Cullinan arrived in 2018 as the first Rolls-Royce SUV, named after the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. For a bride, its secret is height: the seats sit higher, so she steps across rather than down into the car, and the wide coach doors leave plenty of room for a full skirt and a long train. This one is white inside and out, so it matches the dress from every angle.

Best for: ball gowns and long trains, country and estate weddings, brides who want comfort.

8. Rolls-Royce Cullinan with a blue interior: something blue

Every bride needs something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. This white Cullinan takes care of the last one: its seats and door panels are blue. It’s a playful choice for a coastal or beach wedding, a navy-and-white palette, or a bride who wants her ride to be part of the tradition.

Best for: coastal and beach weddings, navy-and-white palettes, the bride’s something blue.

9. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge: the groom and his groomsmen

Black Badge is the darker, bolder side of Rolls-Royce, with darkened chrome, a darkened Spirit of Ecstasy and more power. This black Cullinan, with flashes of red inside, is the car for a groom who wants to make an entrance, with room for his best man and a few groomsmen.

Best for: the groom and groomsmen, evening receptions, modern black-tie weddings.

10. Rolls-Royce Dawn: the top-down getaway

Launched in 2015 and built until 2023, the Dawn is the four-seat Rolls-Royce convertible, and it’s made for the moment the ceremony ends. Picture it: the roof folded away, confetti in the air, and the two of you waving as you drive off as newlyweds. It’s just as lovely for a sunset photo session between the ceremony and the reception.

Best for: the getaway, summer and destination weddings, sunset photos. There are more ideas in our getaway car guide.

Two-door Rolls-Royces for the getaway

If your getaway is just the two of you, a two-door Rolls-Royce makes the ultimate exit:

• The Rolls-Royce Wraith, a sweeping fastback coupé built from 2013 to 2023, with rear-hinged doors and room for four.
• The Rolls-Royce Spectre, the first all-electric Rolls-Royce, which arrived in 2023. It glides away in near-silence, which makes for a very cinematic exit.

How to choose your Rolls-Royce

A few questions narrow it down quickly. You can compare every option on our wedding car rental page.

1. Start with the dress. A ball gown or a long train needs room, so a Cullinan or a limousine is easiest; a slim dress suits any of them. A bright white car can make an ivory dress look cream in photos, so look at pictures of the car beside a dress like yours.
2. Count the passengers. A Phantom, Ghost or Dawn suits the bride and one or two more, or the two of you. Bridesmaids, groomsmen and families fit better in a limousine.
3. Think about two cars. Many couples book one Rolls-Royce for the bride and another for the groom, or a sedan for the arrival and a convertible for the getaway.
4. Plan the time. Wedding cars are booked for a block of time that covers the arrival, the photos and the getaway. Here’s why minimum hours exist.
5. Book early. White Rolls-Royces are in high demand on spring and fall Saturdays, and each car can only be at one wedding at a time.
6. Know what goes into the price. Our wedding car cost guide explains it.

Rolls-Royce wedding moments to plan for

• The arrival. Ask your photographer to be ready as the car pulls up: the coach door opening is the shot.
• Father and daughter. The quiet ride to the ceremony is often the last moment the bride and her dad share before the aisle.
• Ribbons on the hood. White ribbons from the Spirit of Ecstasy to the mirrors are a classic finishing touch. Ask when you book.
• The exit. Sparklers, petals or bubbles, a “Just Married” sign and the two of you in the back seat: the getaway is the photo you’ll frame.
• Portraits with the car. Golden hour and a Rolls-Royce grille are a perfect pair.

Questions couples ask

Which Rolls-Royce is best for a wedding?

For the bride’s arrival, the Phantom is the classic choice. The Ghost is sleeker and more modern, the Cullinan is the easiest in a big gown, and the Dawn convertible is the dream getaway car.

What’s the difference between a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Ghost?

The Phantom is the flagship: bigger, taller and more formal. The Ghost is slightly smaller and more modern in style. Both have coach doors, the Spirit of Ecstasy and the famously smooth Rolls-Royce ride.

How many people fit in a Rolls-Royce?

Most Rolls-Royce sedans carry the bride and one or two more in the back. For bridesmaids or groomsmen, choose a Phantom or Ghost limousine.

Can a Rolls-Royce be our getaway car?

Absolutely. A Dawn convertible with the top down, or a two-door Wraith or Spectre, makes an unforgettable exit. Our getaway car guide has more ideas.

Do wedding Rolls-Royces come with a chauffeur?

Yes. A wedding Rolls-Royce comes with a chauffeur, so the bride and groom can relax and enjoy the ride.

Are there vintage Rolls-Royces for weddings too?

Yes. Classics like the Silver Cloud and the Corniche convertible are wedding favorites. See our top 10 classic and vintage Rolls-Royce wedding cars.