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Awarded 'Best of Weddings' 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, having earned TheKnot's coveted 'Hall of Fame' badge and honored to be represented in over 14 years of Reviews!
From brides to Broadway, FilmCars and partner enterprise New York Checker have earned rock solid reputations as the most trusted resources for hiring a classic car for wedding parties. Since 1983, couples have trusted us for guaranteed dependability and flexibility in helping make the Big Day special. FilmCars knows that a successful wedding requires flawless coordination. Our drivers work with cinematographers under demanding conditions and will work with your photographer even when there are unexpected changes that may mean our staying on a little longer and not calling it overtime. We offer discounts for those in the armed forces (both active and retired) and to first responders.
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We had an absolutely incredible experience with FILMCARS and cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very first interaction, their team was exceptionally friendly, prompt, and thorough in their communication. They made sure every question was answered and every detail was carefully considered, which gave us great confidence leading up to our wedding day.
The vintage taxi itself was stunning—a beautifully maintained piece of history that added a perfect touch of charm to our special day. Mr. Peter Yannello went above and beyond to ensure that we felt safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout our journey.
We used the taxi to travel to the church with the bride and her father and later as newlyweds to Central Park for our wedding portraits. One of the most special touches was the customized rear windshield design, which was thoughtfully incorporated into our photos throughout the day, along with the vintage cab itself. By the end of our portrait session, the writing had been updated with gorgeous styling—an unforgettable detail that made the experience even more magical.
The interior was spacious, allowing both of us to travel comfortably in the backseat while our photographer joined us in the front. Cruising through the city in such an elegant and unique car made the day feel even more cinematic and special.
Every aspect of our experience with FILMCARS was handled with such grace and care. We are beyond grateful to Mr. Peter Yannello and the entire FILMCARS team for making our wedding transportation so seamless and memorable. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind ride for your big day, look no further!
We are so thankful that we hired Peter- his vintage yellow taxi was a really fun addition to our wedding day at The Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island last month. He is thoughtful, communicative, and went above and beyond for my husband and I on our big day! He drove back to the venue after he dropped us off so that we could take sunset photos with the vintage taxi- they are some of my very favorite photos from the day. He was also so sweet to my little cousin, who is obsessed with cars- Peter was patient and answered every question that he asked him! If you’re looking for a stylish ride to be a whimsical addition to your NYC wedding, look no further than Peter!
Working with Peter was so lovely! He is such a kind person and has everything you might need on your wedding day in his car: photo supplies, signage, and more. Our vintage cab was driven by him and so special to have for our first look portraits and bridal and wedding party pictures, and our guests loved seeing it outside as they arrived at our wedding. Definitely recommend using film cars for the most beautiful NYC cars for your wedding and the sweetest staff!
We are so grateful to have hired Peter and his vintage taxi cab for our NYC wedding photoshoot. It was such a spectacular addition. Peter was kind and responsive throughout the booking process & provided whatever we needed during the photoshoot. His love for his car & company was evident in all the extra care he takes with his clients. We highly recommend this vendor to all future couples!
If you're thinking of hiring Peter's checker cab, as an addition to your wedding day, we could not recommend it highly enough! Peter was a pleasure to work with; from his initial, carefully thought out emails, to his demeanor on the day, as well as the presentation of the cab, he clearly has a keen eye for detail. Peter was meticulous with his facts, as he drove, and chose the perfect spot in Washington Square Park for us to have pictures. We will look at Peter and his services fondly as one of the highlights of our big day.
We had the most incredible experience with the 1968 taxi and the most exceptional Peter as our driver. It was unbelievable experience! The vintage taxi added such a unique and special touch to our wedding day, and Peter's service was outstanding. The charm and character of the car, coupled with Peter's professionalism and warm and kind nature, truly made our day unforgettable. We highly recommend this combination for anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia and class to their special occasion. A week on and we still cannot stop thinking about what a truly remarkable human being Peter is. It almost brings tears to my eyes at the thought of not being able to have the opportunity to see him again.
Peter and his team at FilmCars were an absolute pleasure to work with, and did a fantastic job at our wedding in May 2024. From the onset, we were super comfortable working with Peter, who was so communicative and thoughtful that we ended up with a truly incredible wedding day and set of epic photos to remember it all! On the day of the wedding, we never even had to think about the schedule, as the driver was prompt and careful, allowing us to get as many photos and vidoes as we our hearts desired! We were the talk of Downtown Brooklyn, as dozens of onlookers watched in awe and took photos and videos of their own! We felt like celebrities!
I wish I had the option to give 100 stars! Peter was absolutely amazing and probably the kindest human I have ever met. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best day! We had some obstacles along the way (outside of his control) and he helped us overcome them! We even forgot our vow books in his car trunk and he met us on a different day to make sure we got them back! Highly recommend to anyone considering!
Peter from Film Cars is an absolute dream to work with. He is friendly, attentive and organized. Miguel, our cab driver, was an absolute angel as well. He made us feel so special and was so kind throughout the day. Highly recommended!
I would give them 6 stars if I could. Peter was amazing from start to finish! Professional, communicative, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. And his checkered cab is absolutely pristine! I highly recommend contacting him for your event or special occasion!
Peter and his amazing car really made our wedding just so very special. I am so glad that we reached out to him, I don't even know where to begin. Peter was incredibly responsive and so thoughtful in his suggestions for our day.
He picked us up (and was early) from our first look location downtown - and the second we saw the car we were even more excited about the day, which we didn't think was possible!
We told him a few spots we were thinking of in Brooklyn but really put everything in his hands, which worked out beautifully - he drove us over the Brooklyn Bridge and found the perfect spot that wasn't crowded and had absolutely gorgeous views. And then when our photographer wanted to go back to another mural we passed, Peter didn't blink and knew exactly how to get there.
I know he's been doing this a long time, but he seemed just as excited about the adventure as we were which made everything just so fun. The car was, of course, AMAZING - which we could tell by the photos and information he sent us initially - but what we didn't know was how wonderful Peter himself would be.
We are seriously considering booking him again for our one year anniversary - Peter, please keep September 3rd free :-)
Peter and FilmCars was a very magical part of a very magical day, and we are so thankful we found him! If you're considering it too, go for it, you will not regret it!!
Using Film Cars for our wedding transportation was the best idea! The taxi was beautiful and extremely spacious so I was able to fit in it nicely with my wedding dress. Having the beautiful taxi in our wedding photos was also a great choice. they are some of my favorite photos. Also communicating with Peter was amazing. He is such a nice guy. He had a family emergency and couldn't make it for our event so he had Gil come in his place. He was on time and so kind and patient through everything.
Peter was amazing and made our wedding day so special. I would highly recommend him for any wedding or event - it really made our day.
Peter at Filmcars was amazing to work with. We could not recommend him any higher. The car was absolutely pristine and beautiful. Peter went above and beyond to make our day special. Some of our favorite moments from the wedding were just the two of us in the cab. It felt like a fairytale moment. We would gladly work with him again.
We had the absolute best experience with Peter and FilmCars on our wedding day! From the first communication, Peter was not only knowledgeable and helpful, but an absolute delight. I'm not kidding when I say that I have never enjoyed reading someone's emails so much. He is the sweetest man and has fantastic stories. He even took us to some really charming spots in the area to grab a few more photos on our way back to our hotel. Peter is just the best and clearly loves what he does.
In addition, the taxi, which I booked as a surprise for my fiancée and our friends, was beautiful, comfortable, and looked amazing in pictures! It was a treat riding around Brooklyn in the taxi, seeing the joy it brought to passersby. I would book FilmCars and Peter again in a heartbeat!
A SENSATIONAL, FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Peter, the owner, is the nicest person I have ever met. His attention to detail, fun and humorous spirit, and genuine kindness made him a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day driver, Miguel, couldn't have been more thoughtful and attentive. The vintage taxicab brought some nice sunshine to our rainy wedding day and made for some standout photos for us, our families, and our guests. I highly recommend FilmCars for your special occasion!
Peter was so incredible to work with for our wedding day transportation! He was SO kind and attentive to detail, and what a cool car!! We highly recommend working with him!
Fantastic day with Peter who made our day that more special !
Peter was patient and very responsive on the lead up to our day. Peter was kind enough to organise some bubbly for us upon request. We saw some iconic sites in the beautiful vintage cab and got some amazing photos taken by Peter to. Peter was incredibly knowledgeable and really went above and beyond for us
I wouldnt hesitate to recommend him for wedding or special occasion
I booked the 1968 Checker Cab with FilmCars for my wedding day. Peter is the sweetest human being, he is so kind and enthusiastic and really made us feel so special on our big day. The cab was in beautiful condition - heads were turning all over Brooklyn as he drove us to our reception. My husband and I had a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend FilmCars to anyone looking for a unique and show stopping experience!
I chose the NewYorkChecker car for our wedding day transportation and we got so much attention.
Peter was our driver and he was absolutely wonderful. He had great communication leading up to the wedding, he was so professional, nice, respectful and really took pride in his car.
I highly recommend!
Wow, wow, wow. Just.....wow. I knew I needed a vintage taxi, but I knew I made that right choice from the very beginning. It was just the cherry on top to finally see it on my wedding day. Peter, you have been absolutely amazing to work with for myself, and even with my Bring On The Brides clients. You are extremely respectful, kind, you care so much for your taxi and clients, you go above measures to confirm information, and make sure that we are all comfortable. Now, on the wedding day......WOW again. The taxi is beautiful, the pictures in/around it were beautiful. Everything about having you apart of my wedding journey and day was completely necessary. I am so happy I went with going DIFFERENT. And anyone who is reading this is thinking the same, I promise you will not regret it!
My favorite vendor of our entire wedding by far! I got married in Central Park in March 2023 and we booked a vintage cab with Peter from the Film Cars team to take us from the ceremony to the reception on the upper west side. Peter was our driver and we couldn't have enjoyed our experience working with him more. He was early to pick us up, met us at the exact location we discussed (which can be a challenge in Manhattan!) and was so positive and energetic. The car was absolutely beautiful and not only were our guests excited by it, but every stranger on the street had to stop and take a photo (which we thought was fun and added to the excitement of the day)! The car is engineered to be the perfect photo op spot – Peter brings lighting specifically for the car, can write a phrase on the back window in beautiful hand writing, and worked with our photographers seamlessly to get the best shots. The actual drive was also a wonderful moment during the day – It was a chance for my new husband and I to relax in the moment in between the emotions of the ceremony and the excitement of the reception. It was a total dream and I felt like I was in a movie. Cannot recommend Film Cars enough!
We booked film cars for our save the date photoshoot and couldn’t be happier. The entire experience was seamless from beginning to end. Customer service was very helpful and responsive. Film cars went above and beyond to fit our accommodations and worked with our time frame, they even recommend locations to avoid heavy crowds. Overall, we are pleased with this company and the exceptional service. We can’t wait to use film cars again on our wedding day!
My wife and I booked Peter and “Big Yellow,” a 1957 Checkered Cab, for our wedding day on New Year’s Eve and we are so glad we did. His warmth, kindness, support and professionalism was clear from our very first communication to our very last.
On the day of, Peter arrived early at our hotel and was on standby. He did everything he could to make the day special—from spontaneously driving us up to Tavern on the Green for photos to bringing additional lighting for inside the cab to having “just married” signs ready on-hand to bringing an Italian flag (we’re Italian) so we could hold it up in some shots to wiping down the car so we wouldn’t get wet to helping our photographer stage photos, Peter went above and beyond to make our day so seamless and so special.
It’s clear Peter loves his job (and his customers) and we’ll be forever grateful for his kindness and preparedness, which really helped provide a unique and characteristically New York vibe to our wedding. We would 100% recommend Film Cars to anyone interested!
Highly recommend hiring Peter and one of his old taxi cabs. This feels more like a passion for him than a traditional wedding vendor. He clearly loves his old cars and keeps them up beautifully.
He coordinated his timing with our photographer, arrived early, and had great suggestions for photos. His car and himself really enhanced our overall experience on our wedding day. Thanks Peter!
Peter Yannello at FilmCars is one of the most professional, thoughtful, and genuinely nice people you will never meet. My wife and I are big vintage buffs and arranged to make a grand entrance at our wedding via checker cab. After another party claiming to rent them turned out to be the hack themselves — they took our deposit and ghosted — we frantically called the number on FilmCars' website and Peter picked up right away, in the middle of another wedding, in the middle of a long weekend. By that night, he followed up to confirm our date, and was communicative at every step of the process, greatly putting our minds at ease.
On our big day, Peter personally drove us, arrived significantly early to ensure our schedule was kept, and was fully prepared; the cab was immaculate, with an empty trunk for our props, sun shades to help our photographer, and the quintessential "just married!" in beautifully written script soap-markered onto the rear window, which in our despair we didn't even ask for. But the real bonus, upon seeing our guests' starry-eyed reaction to the cab, was that Peter stuck around with the cab a little longer to create the unplanned hit photo op of our cocktail hour (a genius content marketing move), delighting guests with stories of every film production "Big Yellow" had ever starred in. He even changed the window writing midway, too, to mix things up. Truly, FilmCars saved the day.
Whatever vintage cars you may need for your marriage, engagement shoot, or other event, give Peter a call.
If I could give 100 stars, I would. The professionalism, speed, and courtesy Peter handled our request with is unparalleled. As a native New Yorker, it was my dream to rent a vintage taxi for my wedding and he made it happen on such short notice. The driver, Miguel, was icing on the cake. He was beyond kind and went above and beyond for us by providing us with water and helping direct traffic when we were taking our wedding photos. Whether you are looking to use the taxis for a film shoot or a wedding service, I cannot emphasize enough how special they made us feel and the utmost courtesy they provided. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
I can not say enough great things about the cab or Peter. Peter worked with us when the other cars were booked, and offered his personal vintage cab and himself as driver. Peter was a pro at navigating the city and even worked with our photographer to make sure we got the perfect shots- one being the cab, us, and the entire Empire State Building. It looks like it’s out of a magazine, and something that would not have happened without his suggestion.
He was one of the easiest vendors we worked with for the wedding. Incredibly responsive and personable. He made sure we got where we needed to on time and never felt rushed. It was so nice to have a calming presence on the way to the ceremony. If you are on the fence about hiring FilmCars, do it. Peter helped to set the tone for the whole day. He helped to make our big day run so smoothly. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Words can not express how special Peter, and his FILMCARS team, made us feel on our wedding day! We wanted a classic taxi cab for our NYC wedding, and the cab itself was beautiful. Due to a busy weekend, most of the cabs were already booked, but Peter accommodated us with his personal cab, which meant a lot to us. Peter made our vision come to life, as we drove around in an authentic, classic cab, which had everyone's heads turning as we drove by. Not only did Peter provide us with a beautiful cab, but he went above and beyond! We highly recommend using FILM CARS if you are looking for that classic taxi cab feel!
We hired Peter and Filmcars last year for our civil ceremony when we had to postpone our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions! The pictures came out beautifully (Peter and his team even decorated the car with flowers!) and the checker cab really made the day feel extra special. Peter is a joy to work with and one of the kindest, most thoughtful vendors!
Choosing a classic vintage checker cab was one of the best choices we made for our NYC wedding. It added character and style and it looks incredible in the photos. The back seat area is so spacious it could easily accommodate my very full wedding dress! Peter was very easy to deal with and operates with integrity.
Peter absolutely made our day! We had so much lined up and weren’t expecting the cab to be our most memorable part of the day. Something about breaking away from the hustle and bustle of your wedding day and then riding with your bride down Madison Ave to Central Park listening to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra is so special you can’t put words on it. My bride and I had a destination wedding and we not super familiar with our surroundings. Peter was really patient with us! He did all he could to make us feel special. Crazy too… driving down the road and having people step out to take photos with the cab. And the history of all the movies the cab has been in. Absolutely worth every penny! Thanks Peter!!!
I called Peter on a whim a few days before our wedding and could not be happier with the decision to hire his classic cab home. He takes incredible pride in the cars and went above and beyond to cap off our amazing day. Very easy to work with and he's in the business of making people smile. The evening would not have been the same without him and we have lifelong memories of the night!
Choosing to work with Peter and having his old-fashioned, authentic taxi show up to our wedding was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. We arranged for Peter to show up about an hour prior to the wedding concluding, and to take us home. The car was beyond authentic, no pictures can do it justice. Everyone that left the wedding saw and loved the car, most taking opportunities to photograph with it too. Literally, everything in this car is original, and it's like it transported us back to an earlier time.
This was truly a unique experience. While the car was certainly one of a kind, we felt the same about Peter. His energy, warmth, and generosity brought a perfect, stress-free ending to what was the best night of our lives. We're grateful that our paths crossed and will always remember our cruise home under the city lights, breakfast at Tiffany's soothing our souls after an aggressive but perfect night of dancing.
While the car provides special value and meaning, so does Peter. His energy and warmth were the icings on the cake for a great addition to our special day.
Peter is a top notch professional! Not only is he incredibly reliable, timely, and professional, but he’s also an exceedingly pleasant and kind individual - exactly the type of person you want on your wedding A Team. It’s no wonder he’s made it this far in the film-car biz!
Absolute pleasure planning, riding, and setting up photos with Peter and his sweet vintage checked cab. Short anecdote that really speaks to Peter’s reliability — Peter showed up with a cab with even MORE legroom than we remembered. After our wedding, Peter explained that because of some mechanical issues with the original checkered cab we scoped out (it happens), he swapped it out with a really similar sister car (with the extra legroom, and a sweet rug inside). Not to mention that Peter arrived much earlier than our agreed-upon time. Overall, the experience was flawless.
It was also super thoughtful to take out the headrest from the front passenger seat, because he knows our photographer’s preference to shoot without it. Little things like that- attention to detail- make the difference between a good and a great experience.
We can’t say enough great things about Peter and his company. Our families loved you! Can’t think of a better teammate!
Perfection! Working with Film Cars today was amazing! Kind and gentle and just incredibly patient. They waited while I was able to take my pictures and I didn’t feel rushed. Also, as my couple and I were headed into Central Park I was explained exactly where they were going to be parked so we knew where they going to be parked when my couple and got out of the park. I cannot even explain how sweet and wonderful it was to work with them.
Thank you ❤️ ☺️☺️☺️
Peter is the best!!! We were already super excited about the chance to ride in the vintage taxi, but Peter made the whole process super easy and was so incredibly nice! He gave us great insight to where to stage the taxi since he had done weddings at our church before. He was also a great team player while we did our photos. We’ll never forget how magical he made our day - a truly unforgettable experience! Don’t pass up the opportunity to ride in style!
I may have been late, but Peter was not! Peter was super awesome and really added to a nice vibe when I was running late to my first look at then the ceremony of course! Peter was super responsive, flexible, was able to book me short notice, and even followed up before the big day to make sure everything was good to go.
Honestly the best!
Peter was the nicest human and the absolute best to work with! So kind and thoughtful and super easy-going - we had to change the date of the shoot and he worked it out so wonderfully with us. Not to mention he had such a knowledge of NYC that he was helping us pick out places for our photos. And at the end, once our photographer had left, he wrote our wedding date on the back of the cab for us to take a photo with and of. So thoughtful and so sweet. Highly recommend working with him! Also he had the best pricing out of all the cabs we looked into - pick Peter! Haha
Just had to write this. You couldn't ask for a better company to use for your wedding. Very professional, very accommodating, beautiful clean car. No need to look further. They are the best.
Very highly recommend. Thank-you Peter, and the most magical vintage checker cab! You added an extra something to our day that went beyond our expectations. From the first contact Peter was not only very professional, but also very supportive, helpful and flexible, by making suggestions for our route on the day, decoration and many other details. Having always called NYC home and we being out of towners from…Australia, Peter’s local knowledge and hospitality was wonderful. With much gratitude, Simone and Thomas
I hired this company to have a Checker Cab for my wedding and don't have one single regret. Peter was so professional before, during and after the wedding. The taxi cab was just as pictured, and we got lots of great pictures that I will treasure from our wedding day. The price was fair and within reason given other transportation quotes we got for regular cars. The driver was super nice and flexible to the schedule and photographer. They even offered to write something on the window if we wanted in chalk marker. It was extra special to have a few minutes of privacy during the ride in this taxi to our wedding venue with my groom. Would highly recommend to any bride who wants a little something special and classic NYC!
I never write reviews, but after working with Peter at FILMCARS, I had write one! One of my duties as best men for my best friend's wedding was to find a car service that could transport the bride and groom from the wedding venue to their hotel. I did some digging on the internet and found FILMCARS. The old NYC taxi cab was beautiful and perfect for my friend's getaway ride. I sent a message, expecting a generic email, but I was surprised to get a well thought out, detailed email from Peter, the owner and driver at FILMCARS. From my initial message until the wedding day, Peter was extremely responsive and helpful. He answered all of my questions and made sure all the details were covered for the big day. His thoroughness and responsiveness relieved an enormous amount of stress during pre-wedding planning. On top of all of Peter's coordination, he offered music and a message on the back of the car for the couple. Peter went above and beyond to give my best friend and the bride a beautiful send off! I would highly recommend Peter for any wedding car service. Thank you again Peter for helping make that day so memorable!
- Ben M.
We used this company for our recent wedding and found the service absolutely first rate. Right from our first enquiry email, we found the service to be professional, friendly, and highly responsive. We dealt with Peter in all our correspondence and he was our driver on our big day too. I cannot express in words just what a lovely man he is! He was really flexible about pick up and drop off times until these could be confirmed by the company organising our ceremony. He was also flexible about our drop off location, as this changed on the day. The hire is charged by the hour which helps with flexibility. The vintage checker cab itself was just wonderful. It has been really well looked after and just really made the day even more special. Peter himself was brilliant too - telling us lots of interesting stories about the car, the areas we were driving through and just himself in general. He had us at complete ease from the moment he collected us and even contributed to our photography. Peter then took the time to send us a congratulatory message after our wedding. Yes we paid for the service but Peter really does go the extra mile, and is so genuine with it too. I genuinely cannot recommend him and his company enough, they are worth every penny.
Peter was one of our kindest vendors at our September wedding. The vintage cab we used was beautiful, clean, air conditioned, and filled with cold waters for us. Peter was a pleasure to talk to and allowed us to take SO MANY photos with the car. While we were at our ceremony, he surprised us by writing a wonderful script wedding message with our names on the back windshield that looked awesome. I would highly recommend working with Peter for a an extra magical element on your wedding day!
Peter was a great driver, full of fantastic information and super friendly and welcoming. We really appreciated him being a part of our big day :)
Bianca & Cameron
Peter is a very rare find in the wedding industry AND in New York City! His level of dedication and professionalism exceeds any expectation anyone could have. Yes, I know, it sounds like an awful big deal of a review for "just a car rental" but the truth is that renting HIS car can really make a diference in your wedding day. The quality, kindness, and thoughtfulness of the people that are around you on your wedding day is Key in making your day an enjoyable experience or a rather hectic one. Peter goes out of his way in making you feel pampered.
I am the director of Wedding Packages in NYC and I work with a lot of different vendors here in new York, and I can confidently say that Peter is a lot more than a car rental company. He is the absolute guarantee that YOU will have a good time!
I got married in Central Park and I wanted to add a more romantic feel to it- the very iconic NYC vintage yellow cab! Peter, our driver, was SO sweet, accomodating, and professional from the very beginning to the day of the wedding. He was very prompt in replying to all my questions, entertained us while driving to the venue by telling us the history behind the yellow cab, he even had a tire cover so it wouldn’t get on my dress when I was sitting on the hood!! It was definitely an eye catcher for the crowd and everyone in my wedding party loved it. I think it was one of the best things I’ve done for my wedding. Thank you so much Peter!
When we were trying to decide what to do for our wedding, there were so many possibilities, but one theme seemed to add romance to our story - the glamour of classic NYC. We decided to get married where we got engaged, Central Park.
Our photographer knew how to use the city for the backdrop we wanted and we explored the city with our guests. Yet, the one element that stood out after the ceremony itself, was our ride in and photographs with a classic checker cab by FilmCars.
Our driver, Gil, was both professional and courteous, but what more, entertaining with an incredible knowledge of the city and its history. It was as if he was part of the wedding party.
The car itself was exactly out of time. A true classic, used in such period pieces on television and cinema as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Mad Men, Catch Me If You Can, and When Harry Met Sally, and was the car Lady Gaga took to her Roseland Ballroom engagements in 2014. It is a special car and it felt special being driven inside it to the ceremony.
I would not have changed anything about the day. I will remember it all as one of the happiest days and our checker cab experience - allowing us to step back in time to be part of the days of NYC that are locked in the past - is a gift that I will treasure eternally.
Thank you.
I can’t say enough good things about Peter and the cab we used for our elopement! To quote my husband it was “the highlight of the day!” (Which he corrected himself and said “a highlight” after I glared at him 😜) The day of our wedding I was a bundle of nerves- once Peter arrived though with his friendly and easy going manner- all the stress of the day melted away! It was such a wonderful experience and I’m so grateful to Peter and his beautiful cab. Highly recommend!!
Hiring FilmCars for our wedding ride was one of the best decisions ever! It was pretty last minute for us, but Peter was SO accommodating--incredibly responsive, so reasonable and highly detail-oriented. Getting a vintage yellow cab to take us to our venue and for our grand wedding exit was probably one of the biggest highlights of our day, and we are so glad we did it! Thank you to FilmCars and especially to Peter for making our day so special!
Peter was our driver for our wedding day and he made us feel extra special. He has the best customer service and will exceed all of your needs. He is a one of a kind gem, someone you will never forget. I highly recommend hiring him and the checker cab. My only regret was not getting a picture with Peter!
We hired Peter and his checker cab for 2 hours on our wedding day and could NOT have been happier with both the service and the photos!!
The car adds so much character and charm to an NYC wedding and Peter is a delight to ride with. Peter went out of his way to accommodate us and made us feel very special on the day. He is very responsive via email and extremely reliable. He made sure every detail was perfect and we had such a great experience with him and the car!
Highly recommend!!
We rented a vintage Checker Cab for our wedding Memorial Day weekend, and the car was gorgeous - everyone loved it! Peter is just the sweetest, most caring vendor to work with, and was flexible, generous, and really we could not recommend this service and car rental more. Our driver was a delight, knew a lot about the car, and was a great prompter to our guests to sign our car with their well wishes!
I HIGHLY recommend using Film Cars!! If I could give them more than five stars I would. Since my first contact with Peter, during the planning process and even after our wedding he was absolutely wonderful to work with. My favorite vendor BY FAR! His emails were always so friendly, helpful and prompt. He was incredibly easy to work with. The vintage Taxi Cab added an extra special touch to our wedding day. I would use Film Cars over and over again for any of my special transportation needs and definitely refer anyone to him!
Peter and his 1968 Vintage Taxi Cab was the perfect addition to our special day. Peter was more than prompt and professional in every way. The vintage checkered Taxi Cab was in immaculate condition and definitely a showstopper! From the minute we walked down and saw Peter and the car we felt like movie stars...I can’t say enough how thrilled we are to have included this in our wedding day.
From the very first time we made contact with Peter we were impressed. His warm, friendly and enthusiastic emails helped put us at ease immediately. We are from England and it's very difficult to know that you're booking the right people from so far away. Peter came highly recommended by our wedding photographer Sascha Reinking and he did not disappoint, in fact he was a real pleasure to have on our wedding day and the service he provided was truly amazing. Peter responded to our emails extremely promptly and did everything he promised and more!
The car, a 1960's checker cab was the most perfect addition to our wedding day. It made for convenient travel around the city, made us feel extremely privileged with all passers by wanting to take photos and the enthusiasm Peter had telling us stories about the car kept the conversation on the travels engaging and interesting. Peter had a great relationship with our photographer which really helped with organisation, on our wedding day they communicated between themselves which meant that we didn't have to. At the end of our ceremony after we have finished with our photographer, Peter took the time to park up and let us take some photos with our phones. He let us get in the drivers seat and he spent 10 minutes taking photos of us having fun in his amazing car.
After our wedding day Peter sent us the most heart warming email, with a couple of photos he had taken of our day himself. He could not have given us better service if he tried. Peter had gone above and beyond in every sense and if you are considering hiring his services you will not be disappointed!!
Peter, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope to see you again when we return to visit New York. All the very best to you, we hope this review helps to get you future business!
Tom and Alice
We can't say enough about Peter and our wonderful experience with Film Cars. Not only did his gorgeous Checker Cab complete our vision for our wedding photos and elevate our day, but spending time with Peter was fantastic. He went above and beyond to make our big day perfect, he allowed us to rock out and blast the Jersey Boys soundtrack when we needed a minute to decompress between photo stops, and when our schedule went awry and we went longer than expected, he was completely flexible in helping us to complete our wedding photos. Hiring Film Cars was a fantastic decision on our part, and whenever we see Peter's car in our neighborhood, we look at that cab with the most fond memories. Thank you again Peter for playing such an integral role in our big day!
We had a vintage checker cab pick my dad and me up to bring us to the church before my wedding. Peter was our contact and also our driver the day of the wedding. He is so passionate about his business and clearly loves working with his clients. The car was in pristine shape and really made a mark on our guests. He was even kind enough to wait outside the church for 1.5 hours after dropping us off so that we could take photos with the car after the ceremony and our guests could take a few as well if they wanted! Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique ride on your wedding day.
Peter is INCREDIBLE! My husband and I enlisted his help to use a 1968 checker cab as our getaway car after our ceremony in Manhattan. Everything about the rental was perfect. The car is in immaculate/pristine condition and has been well maintained. The driver/owner, Peter, is the sweetest, most genuine person I encountered during our wedding planning process. He is also very knowledgeable about his vehicles and shared fun facts about the taxi during our short drive from the church to Central Park. Peter remained in constant communication with from us from the time we booked the car (July 2017) through our wedding day (July 2018). He contacted us a few days after the wedding wishing us the best and brightest future (something that other vendors would never do!). He also saved the cork from the champagne we drank as we drove off from the church in case we wanted to save it as a memento! The cab added the perfect NYC feel to our day and was quite the head turner! Our photos with the car are beautiful and were such a unique touch to our day! I would highly recommend Peter’s services to all couples looking for the perfect enhancement to their getaway. Peter is truly a class act, and the checker cab was definitely one of the best additions to our wedding day. Thank you Peter!!
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