Pontarelli Companies

few days before our wedding. They asked for our coordinator and photographer's phone numbers so everyone was in contact with each other in case details needed to change last minute and the day went really smoothly! The bus driver was very timely, our 12 person wedding party + 5 person photo/video/coordinator team all fit and it all worked out! We didn't need the bus for very long and weren't going very many places but Pontarelli was trustworthy and helped keep us on our timeline.

transportation from site to site as well as a personal black SUV for VIP transportation at the conclusion of the wedding. The vehicles were in great condition, very clean, sleak, and modern, the drivers were paramount professionals, able to get us from place to place on-time and in a very smooth manner. I would highly recommend Pontarelli for your wedding transportation needs!

otographer recommended Pontarelli, I was speaking to several other companies, a few of which had lower prices. The catch however, was those businesses didn't use signed contracts, and they weren't able to immediately share copies of their insurance with me. Pontarelli operates as a professional business (with contracts and insurance!). Their customer service and communication was fantastic leading up to the event, and our driver was punctual, professional and courteous. The shuttle van was very clean and comfortable, and we felt safe the whole ride. I would highly recommend Pontarelli seeking a price-competitive, reliable, highly professional transportation service.

did not get on the last shuttle back to the hotel. The company was so understanding and made an extra pick up and drop off to accommodate for everyone. They went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend them enough!!

s for our needs and when we had to change pick up/drop off locations days before the wedding. The driver was prompt and even got us back to the venue ahead of schedule. We will absolutely be using Pontarelli for our next event and will be recommending others to do so as well. Thank you to Michael and the whole team at Pontarelli’s!!

y priced and went through a detailed call with us two days prior to review timeline, contacts and expectations. On the day of, they were punctual, had great tech tools for communication and coordination, and were able to accommodate last minute delays due to the rain.

r months and was told our reservation was secured and filled out a form with our payment info. I called a few months before our wedding to confirm because I had not received a written confirmation and the representative told me there was no record of us in the system and that it would be questionable if they could get us transportation for our wedding. Fortunately we were able to secure a party bus and from there everything went smoothly. We needed to make a few changes to our itinerary the week of the wedding and they did it quickly. The bus on our wedding day arrived early which allowed us to be ahead of schedule as we got married in downtown Chicago and you never know how long it will take to get to your destination. The bus was clean, very nice, and our driver was great! I would recommend Pontarelli to any couple for wedding day. Their prices are GREAT compared to other transportation companies we reached out to in the city!

ge our planned photo locations last minute because of weather, and Pontarelli handled it perfectly.

rocess was pretty clunky - there was a ton of back and forth to ensure that we would actually have what we needed. There were several instances where we articulated what was needed, then the quotes / confirmations had the wrong number and type of buses included. If we didn’t take it upon ourselves to follow up and correct things, the day would not have gone smoothly. That said, we made it through that piece and the transportation generally operated smoothly, up until the final part of the night - the ride from the wedding venue to the after party. We had three buses to get guests from Theatre on the Lake to HighLine, a 15 minute trip. Two of the three buses got completely lost, ending up on lower Wacker and taking 45 minutes to an hour to get there. I understand that mistakes happen, but this was literally their one job - to know the route and get to the destination. It was one of the only things that went wrong during the evening and it’s unfortunate because it seems as if it could have been avoided with a bit more (or any) preparation.

or music? We ended up having to play music from our phone. Bus was also super bumpy.

e had the large party bus and it was top notch - super clean and very luxurious. David, our driver, was super professional too. There was even chilled prosecco waiting for us after we came back to the bus after our ceremony!!! 5/5 would definitely recommend for any brides out there looking to book wedding day transportation that you don’t have to worry about. My guests still are talking about how nice the bus was and how fun it was riding around Chicago listening to music on our way to the reception. You definitely won’t regret booking Pontarelli!

rived on time, yet when I got on the bus I knew my fiancée would not be happy. The pictures show black leather seats and wood floor and the bus was grayish seats, grey floor and white walls. No overhead compartments either as stated. The driver was courteous but not thoughtful in the sense that it was raining and parked with the entrance on the opposite side so I needed my friends husband to ask him to turn around to make it easier to get in, same thing on the way from the church to the venue. On the way to the venue the driver didn’t seem to want to play any music, the radio was pretty much just static and made for a boring ride. There was a miscommunication with the address as our venue was the old building of the new address and the driver almost refused to go to where the correct address but ended up taking us to the venue. Overall, I was very disappointed. Partly my fault as I thought I was clear on what I was getting but for brides I’d advise to ask a lot of questions and ask for actual pictures! I don’t think Pontarelli clearly shows what you’re going to get. Disappointed as I also could have gotten an actual party bus for the same price. Also, I just found out from my sister that after everyone had gotten off the bus, the driver asked the lady groomsmen, “what, no tip?” When gratuity is already included in the price we paid, very unprofessional! He ended up giving him whatever bill he had in pocket and now I’m super embarrassed my groomsmen had to experience that.

request over their website. Our driver was safe and the ride was smooth. We enjoyed working with Pontarelli's and will recommend them to friends and family.

t was effortless in that the drivers were on time, managed to navigate through Chicago rush hour traffic during the Taste of Chicago and everyone got to their destination stress free! The drivers are pleasant, the shuttle limo buses we used were spotless, very comfortable and stylish. Very grateful our guests were able to experience a summer Chicago wedding safely, on time and in comfort. Thank you Pauline and Diane!

smoothly with no complaints from the people who used their service. Thanks Pontarelli!

re able to accommodate all of our requests at a very reasonable price. Pauline has been great to work with and she genuinely cares about you and making your big day as special as possible. We are so excited for our wedding day and are at ease knowing that Pontarelli will be there to get us from place to place. Thank you!

, stellar, on time (always early), and extremely professional. All of their vehicles are top notch, clean, and look brand new. The only constructive notes we have were regarding the communication, and charges to our credit card. Through the wedding process, the middle and end were a bit of a nightmare were the timely communication was lost - we had to reach out to other people, etc., but found out after the fact it was due to illness. Second, my dad's credit card got charged twice for charges that were mistakes. Make sure you watch your statements, and read the fine print on fees if you are x amount of minutes late to the transport vehicle. Also, we didn't get the champagne nor the "red carpet service" that was advertised and in our contract. It wasn't a big deal in the big picture/scheme of things, but still, when you promise something, deliver... we didn't have security on the vehicles, but were told we would still receive the bottle of champagne - we never got it. Would we use them again? Yes? Were they fairly priced? Yes. Simply use with caution during the process, read the fine print, and watch your credit card statements.

ravel was great! Only day-of issue that we had was the van/bus (ADA compliant/accessible) did not look like the picture we were sent originally. However - the biggest focus was that it was ADA compliant, which we had no issues with!

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also booked them to transport our wedding party to the Buckingham Fountain and the Federal Reserve Building downtown Chicago for photos between our ceremony and our reception, and again everything went so smoothly. The drivers were professional, patient, and friendly. So again, book Pontarelli; you won't regret it!

the call of duty in booking our bridal party into an already crowded schedule for them. She has been a pleasure to deal with, which is really comforting when planning a wedding. I would highly recommend this bus company!

s a huge help getting things setup for us. She called the day before to run through the reservation and make sure everything would go according to plan on our big day! I highly recommend this service. We will be booking with them in the future.

y to say congratulations! Our driver was prompt and professional, and the car was very clean.

nformed of all the details we need to know.

e photos! We would definitely recommend!

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(convenient for all of our bouquets!). Our driver was so nice and helpful too. We definitely recommend!!

with them to get us the best sized vehicles for our group. I’d recommend Pontarelli.

r our guests to and from the wedding ceremony, everything Pontarelli did for us was first class all the way and we are so pleased to have chosen them for such an important occasion.

rom a vendor contact. She answered my many questions, conducted follow up when appropriate and responded in a prompt manner every time! Compared to a lot of other companies Pontarelli was affordable but the service provided was top notch! Day of the transportation arrived on time and the driver was great taking directions from our photographs to our many locations for photos before the ceremony. I'd highly recommend Pontarelli and working with Pauline. Use them and you'll be thrilled with their professionalism and level of service!

ervice and amenities are great and we would highly recommend Pontarelli. They have proven to be very reliable which made the process of wedding transportation stress free.

dly and polite. I'd use them again and would recommend them to anyone!

un-filled evening! Easy to organize and communicate with, and flexible. The party bus was amazing, can't wait to use again!

are completely satisfied. Our driver showed up early (amazing). He drove us to our destination, made sure all of the guests were comfortable, allowed us to arrive punctually to our event, waited for the event to end, and drove us all back to final destination! He was so kind and truly made everyone feel comfortable. The limos come fully stocked, they have great sound systems that are easy to use, and they are incredibly clean.

was included in one price, which was one less thing to worry about on an already hectic day! The bus itself was clean and had great amenities, such as party lights and a loud sound system. We also got upgraded for free since no one was using the bigger bus on our wedding day! That was a nice surprise. Our driver was on time and was a huge help in getting us around the city. We weren't sure exactly where we wanted to take photos and he allowed us to play it by ear on the advice of our photographer, which I really appreciated. All in all it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend Pontarelli to anyone else looking for transportation.

de sure that we were taken care of. The bus was perfectly on time at each of the stops during the day, and our driver was awesome. The sound system was great and handled all the tunes my groomsman/DJ could throw at it. I doubt I'll need to book transportation for my wedding again, but I wouldn't hesitate to use Pontarelli for a future event or party!

d answered any and all questions that she had. On the day of our wedding our driver was on time, patient and had a fantastic disposition. We would absolutely recommend this mode of transportation to other couples - not only was the experience fantastic, but the cars provide the perfect backdrop for pictures as well!

e needed him to be to our hotel at a certain time and he was 20 minutes early! We had a somewhat complicated route we needed him to follow to take us around to all of our photo locations then to the venue. He had no problems driving where ever we needed him to. We had to change our route a few times during the day due to various bridal party issues and he happily changed where he was going and got us everywhere on time. This man's driving skills were top rate. There were a few tighter streets he had to drive down and he had no issues! Love love love this company. It made our wedding day extra special.

nology to keep up with the changing world of transportation. Our event is in October 2018 and I am very happy I can check this step off our to-do list!