3 Things to Check with a Wedding Limousine Company – K and G Limousine

Safety.

The word may come of a little bit too paranoid, or a rather unpleasant.  However, safety is a big deal for everyone.

However, what do I mean when I say safety?  One of the biggest talk of the SuperBowl was one of the morbid Nationwide about death and how to protect your loved ones.  Although Life Insurance is really important, you can’t expect for the other parts of the world to be a hazardous item.  Yes, just because I am insured that does not mean that I can walk around and do whatever I want.  Expecting that everything will be okay.

One of the greatest tips is check the background of the company!  A lot of companies are of course going to tell you they are insured and sometimes many companies are not going to be willing to show you their certificates, because it has multiple private information.  This private information can lead to stealing identities (companies identities can be stolen as well).

So don’t burst out and expect a big answer from anyone and say yes but there are tips that you can check if a company is reliable and safe.

1) National Organization and Local Organization  

Is your company a part of any part of a national organization?

The National Limousine Association (NLA) is one of the largest and most prestigious limousine association in the country.  If your company is a part, then they are definitely a good choice.  It costs money to join and they have multiple resources that help them have the best insurance companies, the best network and simply the best.

Now the best, may sound very cliche (we’re the best and you should buy us).  However, being part of a national organization requires membership fees and not just any company can be a part of it.  There are multiple local organizations that also help and provide various resources to the different companies.

2) Taxi and Limousine Commission

The Taxi and Limousine Commission allows companies to work in the city or local area that they have.  The commission is there to serve and help companies continue with compliance.  This one is really not that much of a big deal (any company that wants to work in anywhere has to work with their local commission), if they’re not I would be concerned, mainly because they’re not properly working with the right permits.  Also, if there are police roaming around where you are, they will take away the vehicle away.  Not you, just the ride of your big day, making your big day be memorable in the wrong way!

3) Department of Transportation

This one is crucial! Why? Most limousine companies need to be certified by the Department of Transportation in the state.  As surprising as it may be most limousine companies are considered a bus.  Since they are considered as such, then they have to be compliant to the department of transportation, not only within their state but the country. The Department of Transportation is not going to certify just any company.  They have to have worker’s comp (which is big sign of safety) and be routinely checked.  Think of it as a restaurant.  They always have to be up to code right? The only thing that restaurants HAVE to do this.  Companies have the option to not do it, if caught they would get in a plethora of legal problems.

Conclusion

These are general questions you should ask.  Although morbid they are to show the professionalism of the company you are working with.  If a company has all of these no matter what type of service, you can count sure that they know what they’re doing and that you will not have to worry about your safety.

Thank you

K and G Limousine

K and G Limousine tips for Proms in New York

Alright high school seniors! Everything is coming up and we all know that Graduation is coming in just a few months, so is the big prom.  One of the most memorable nights for most high school students as they celebrate an end of an era.  We believe that you should do this and of course although we are a limousine company, we want to lead you the right direction for tips on doing the perfect prom.  This first prom tip is going to the appropriate team!

TeenVogue

TeenVogue “From hundreds of dresses to runway and beauty inspiration, get our expert tips and outfit picks for the most stylish soiree of the year.”  They will give you the best tips on how to dress and what to wear to your proms.  Please don’t forget to wear your favorite outfits and start choosing what you want to wear on this amazing night.

Prom Guide

Prom Guide has the best tips and the vendors in the country, we know because we work with them! Although this may seem like we are tooting our own horn, the main reason our company works with them is because the blogging team of K & G Limousine (recently graduated high school – juniors in college right now) used Prom Guide.  The generic information on what to do on a prom is here and yes it may all seem simple but it takes a lot of planning and making sure you use the right appropriate limousine company! For example has your company won any awards? Use them! (Why? because that means they have a success rate!).

Prom Girl
Want idea and sales on beautiful dresses? Contact Prom Girl!

Proms in New York have always been magical.  They have the best success and they always are a big part of your memories! Don’t forget that you will be entering college soon and this is a big step before you begin a new chapter, why not end the previous one correctly!

2015 Golden Globes Awards – K and G Limousine

Golden Globe Awards

It is that time of the year to see Tina and Amy take on the Golden Globes for a third time in a row.  We’ve heard that this is the last time, the K and G Limousine team, although working on a beautiful cold Sunday in New York, is going to be prepared to see the wonderful and yet hilarious open of our two hosts and see who wins the various awards in this year’s Golden Globe awards.

The Golden Globe statuette. Photograph: Handout/Getty Images

A night of glamour in which all of the A-list artists and the Best Films of 2014 and conjoined together with the best and the top of Best in Television of 2014.   The Award Season has begun and we are excited about it!  Fun Fact about K and G Limousine, we worked multiple times with Meryl Streep! Will she win for her stunning performance as the Witch from Into The Woods?  Although Meryl was stunning there are many predictions perhaps she won’t win.  Another Into the Woods star that is nominated is Emily Blunt and she is perhaps big shoe-in to win Best Actress as playing the Baker’s Wife. Two roles that have been memorable since the opening of the Broadway Musical in the country. Why, although she was marvelous, we think she won’t win? Well Best Supporting Actress in a Film Award is combined and not separated by genre like Best Actress in Drama and Best Actress in Comedy and Musical. So Patricia Arquette is a likely winner for her performance in BoyHood (which was filmed in over a matter of 12 years).

We are very excited to see the hilarious and yet surprising Golden Globe Awards. Awards ceremony can be seen as a drag, but these celebrities are having a blast, showing up in limousine, having a marvelous dinner, drinking as much alcohol as they can. K and G Limousine team is more than excited! You want to be a celebrity, or at least be treated like one, call us! However, for now lets watch our favorite comediennes Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take on the best Golden Globe Award Ceremony! Best of luck to all the nominees!

K and G Limousine wishes you “Happy Holidays” and gives you some NYC advise for New Years!

K and G Limousine has had another great year! It’s the holidays again, a time of love, laughter, amazing food, and shared time with family and friends.  This New Year’s Eve there are a lot of things that you could do and we are here to provide you with the advice.  If you are coming from abroad and you want to use airport transportation to New York’s favorite different venues, there are ways that you can do so.  Here are different things you can do.

New Year’s Eve on Times Square

You could spend it in the famous Times Square Ball Drop. You can spend it there with your loved ones and enjoy a traditional Times Square Ball Drop.  There are special packages available to those of you who would like to attend the festivities with a little more fanfare and luxury on your side.  You can spend a couple of dollars but have a memorable night in the area that everyone knows in NYC.

Dream Downtown New Year’s Eve

The Dream Hotel, located in New York’s Meatpacking District! Check out what you can do.  It is said to be the party of the year, our the last day of the year!

AMC 34TH STREET-SILVER SCREENS FESTIVAL

If you want to enjoy the last day of the year with films, you can enjoy the Silver Screens Festival on 34th Street. For the price of admission, you’ll get access to dozens of classic films featuring classic Hollywood movie stars.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE ABOARD THE LUCILLE

You can have a night of luxury at the Lucille, including a 3.5 hour premium open bar, a complimentary buffet, complimentary party favors and more. When the clock strikes 12 midnight, you’ll get to see the amazing NYC NYE fireworks show to ring in the New Year. You can enjoy this cruise and welcome the New Year in style.

We want to thank all of clients for everything they’ve done for us in 2014.  2014 was a wonderful year for K and G Limousine and we hope that 2015 is even better. Thank you! and have a Happy New Year!

Brrrr its Cold in New York! – K and G Limousine

K and G Limousine is Frozen to the point that we could not feel our feet! The cold is here and are you prepared for it? K and G Limousine is! We have an amazing fleet to provide you amazing transportation, no matter where you’re going.  Why wait outside in the cold for public transportation, it makes no sense! So book us now and if you’re planning a party, or going somewhere far just to celebrate a good time, or Thanksgiving, avoid the cold wait and contact us here to have the best transportation! It is very cold and we understand! Especially in New York! So Contact the best company in New York, and thats us!

New York Comic Con #NYCC – K & G Limousine

The New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. It was first held in 2006 and it keeps on going to be a big event for fans. If you are looking to buy tickets you should check out their website. K & G Limousine has a team full of anime and superhero fans and some of them will be there to!

Great events are lined up, Patrick Stewart will be there! Are you excited? K & G Limousine is! Get your tickets and see what is the greatest things to do in New York! Whether you are coming from abroad or coming from other cities and you are coming from different airports. K & G Limousine will be there to support! Transportation wise we offer one of the greatest services in New York. If you are a local try to use the Long Island Railroad, the best airports for locals are either JFK or LGA. Airport service is provided by K & G Limousine, by checking out our website, we can accommodate for these great three days.

Have a great time in this crazy time!

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LONG ISLAND BRIDAL SHOW – K & G Limousine

For brides-to-be, there’s a seemingly endless list of to-dos in preparation of the big day. From finding the right dress to choosing bridesmaids, choosing bridemaids dresses, selecting a venue, planner, photographer, and transportation, there never seems to be enough time to get everything done and ensure that the day goes off without a hitch.

For many impending brides, finding and attending the best bridal shows is a godsend. No matter the time of year you’re anticipating for your wedding, there is a bridal show that can offer you tons of ideas, options for vendors, and insight into the wedding planning process.

If you’re lucky enough to live near New York City or Long Island, you have tons of bridal shows to choose from. Getting the most out of these bridal shows, however, isn’t so cut and dry. For many brides, the stress and time crunch involved with getting to the bridal show and reaching out to as many vendors as possible can be overwhelming.

To help you prepare for your 2014 bridal show experience, we’ve compiled a list of ways to get the most out of each show.

BEAT STRESS—DON’T DRIVE YOURSELF

If you’re attending a bridal show in or near New York City, one thing is certain: traffic will be a bit of a hassle. When you’re already a bit stressed out over the day-long process of speaking to vendors, caterers and photographers, the stress of navigating and parking in a busy city will only make things worse.

The easiest solution to your transportation problems on the day of your bridal show is to book chauffeured car service. Your chauffeur will be a local expert who has traffic patterns memorized and will always know the easiest routes. Additionally, if you need advice on restaurants for dinner when the bridal show is finished, your chauffeur will have plenty of suggestions on hand.

The most important perk offered by car service is the ability to focus your energies on getting the most out of your bridal show, rather than battling traffic or searching for a place to park.

GET YOUR TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME

By the time you reach your bridal show, the idea of standing in line, going through a lengthy check-in process and waiting to enter the depo can be seriously stress-inducing. Purchasing tickets to your chosen bridal show ahead of time will help make your check-in process quicker and get you into the festivities earlier.

Additionally, many bridal shows charge more for tickets sold at the door, so make sure you’ve done your research online and chosen the absolute best bridal show for you. When you know you’ve chosen the right one, you can purchase tickets ahead of time, often for a lower price, without second-guessing or deciding on a bridal show at the last minute when pre-purchase is no longer an option.

DON’T GO ALONE

Never underestimate the power of a second opinion. When it comes to bridal shows, you’ll want to have a friend (preferably a bridesmaid) along to help offer advice and give opinions. For many brides, especially those who are under time and budget constraints, having an outside perspective can help them balance their needs and wants and select the vendors that are most ideal.

A bridal show is also way more fun when you have a friend or two along! The journey towards your wedding day should be enjoyable—it’s one of the biggest celebrations of our lives, after all. Having your friends along to experience the joys, challenges and numerous choices you have to make can soften the stress and make the experience far more bearable.

ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE

For many brides-to-be, keeping track of the various photographers, caterers, venues and wedding planners is the biggest challenge they face in their bridal show experience. The easiest way to minimize confusion or organizational issues at your show is to purchase a three-ringed binder with folders to separate your vendor interviews into categories.

Having separate categories for photographers, cake makers, caterers, wedding planners and venues will ensure that you don’t lose business cards or lose important information for a contact that was especially impressive. Take pictures of the displays at the bridal show so you have as much evidence as possible when it comes time to narrow down your decisions. If you want, you can purchase and label spacers for your folder to ensure none of the sections get confused with one another.

Your bridal show experience on Long Island can be perfect with the addition of car service, a good friend for perspective, pre-purchased tickets and careful organization. Your journey to the perfect wedding begins with an amazing Long Island bridal show and the confidence you’ll get from being so completely prepared.

Halloween 2014

October has begun and everyone is wondering what are they going to do for Halloween? Who are they going be? Where are they going to celebrate and how to get there!

New York City has various venues that they would like to provide you in order to have a crazy and fun time for Halloween.

Joonbug has great tickets for different events throughout the city in which you can buy your ticket.

Understandable that spending time in the city can be fun by traveling with LIRR. However, why do that,

1. when you can be safe
2. don’t worry about the traveling part or getting back home.
3. You don’t want to be that group that goes all the way toward the last stop of the train
4. if you are that group, you don’t want to be waiting around until the next train gets off.

Take advantage of our offers, and Halloween will be a night to remember!

Take advantage of our sale!

The 5 Best Summer Broadway Shows in NYC – K & G Limousine

Get Into the Broadway Spirit in NYC This Summer

Springtime is here and for many people that means one thing: a new season of Broadway Shows in New York City. A vacation to the Big Apple can be a great way to re-charge your batteries and take in one of these award-winning plays.

There so much to do in NYC that planning it all in one visit could be impossible, however, there is one thing you can’t miss – one of the season’s spectacular new Broadway Shows.

When you are narrowing down the options for your trip and building your amazing daily itinerary, don’t forget one of our favorite ways to spend a summer evening in New York City. Head out in a limousine to one of the numerous theaters in the theater district to catch a live show.

Not only is a Broadway play a quintessential NYC experience, it’s also a fabulous way to escape and simply be entertained for a few hours. If you need help choosing your Broadway show, take a look at our list of summer favorites below.

After Midnight

Return to the time when cool jazz and hot nights were the passion of an entire generation. After Midnight, which chronicles the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem and some of its colorful characters, features incredible music, amazing dancers and some truly electrifying guest stars. American Idol Fantasia Barrino will be the special guest star from May 11-June 1, and the play will feature artistic direction by the legendary Wynton Marsalis. Get your tickets now.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

For those of you who grew up with the musical stylings of Carole King, Beautiful will be an absolute treat. The show combines the lasting legacy of Carole’s music with the drama and intrigue of her stunning rise to prominence as one of the most regaled solo musicians in history. The show runs through an indefinite date, and will be held at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on West 43^rd Street. Do you feel the earth moving under your feet?

Matilda

If you have children accompanying you on your adventure to New York this summer, Matilda is a fantastic Broadway show to keep both you and your young ones entertained. Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved children’s books, Matilda follows the story of an extraordinary young girl who vows to change her own destiny through hard work and wit. The inspiring show has an open-ended running date, so get your tickets soon.

Of Mice and Men

For those of you looking for a heavier dose of theatre fare, Of Mice and Men is a classic theatre experience. Bonafide stars James Franco and Chris O’Dowd take their turns as the lead characters in this adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel about friendship and the indomitability of the human spirit. The Longacre Theatre will be showing Of Mice and Men from April 16 to July 27 of this year.

Phantom of the Opera

If you’re looking for a truly exemplary theatre experience in NYC this summer, few shows will deliver quite like the long-running The Phantom of the Opera, showing at the Majestic Theatre throughout the summer months. Experience the tragedy, love and drama of this classic Broadway play in all its glory this summer.

Your summer experience in New York City should have it all: limousine rides, amazing food and a breathtaking experience at a Broadway play. Building your itinerary now will help provide you with peace of mind and relaxation as your vacation approaches. 

THE 4 BEST BURGER STOPS ON LONG ISLAND – K and G Limousine

Long Island’s Burger Scene

Ah, the burger: a timeless American classic and a staple on most mainstream American menus, regardless of the chef’s particular twist. A great burger can make a night out better, surprising you with its hidden flavors and combination of unexpected ingredients. Most people have a favorite burger or at least a favorite burger joint; some prefer cheese, others a special sauce, and some like theirs classic and plain. Whatever your burger preferences, Long Island has something to hit the spot.

Here are our four best burger stops on Long Island, so the next time you’re in town, you can have at least one (or four) of your meals already planned out.

Bareburger

If you’re on the hunt for an all-natural, organic burger experience, Bareburger is your dream destination on Long Island. The meat that Bareburger uses for their burgers is lean, fresh, all organic and, of course, absolutely delicious. You can choose from creations like the California burger, which comes with avocados, sharp cheddar cheese, tomatoes, raw red onions and salsa verde. The Maui Wowie features smoked mozzarella cheese, turkey bacon, fried onions, fresh pineapple, red peppers and buttermilk ranch. One of our favorites is the Brisket, which has hardwood smoked brisket piled high with raw red onions, pepper jack cheeses, butter pickle chips and smoked paprika mayo.

32 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY

The Brass Rail

This delightful Long Island location serves us a real contender for best burger in their Sirloin Burger Au Poivre, which features mushrooms and caramelized onions covered with Swiss cheese and peppercorn sauce. The result is a true delight of flavors, high quality meats cooked to your preference and a fresh bun to boot. The atmosphere of the Brass Rail is also top-notch, and you won’t find any lack of cocktails or beer to help round out your meal.

107 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY

PeraBell Food Bar

PeraBell Food Bar is unique in that it offers a cozy bar atmosphere with a hint of comfortable refinery. They have a ton of options for beer, if you’re in the mood for a cold one, and the open dining room will ensure that you get to indulge in the atmosphere while you enjoy your meal. Their Chophouse Burger is a true Long Island stand out, with 10 ounces of hand formed, certified Angus beef, lettuce, tomato and onion, all packed deliciously together on a fresh bun.

65 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY

Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole has been serving up amazing burgers, great service and unbeatable atmosphere in the New York City area for over 40 years. They’re the reputable home of the “7 oz. burger,” and their list of these aforementioned 7 oz. burgers is impressive indeed. They use only the freshest beef, buns and ingredients to concoct their famous burgers, and there are plenty on the menu to choose from.

69-35 Astoria Boulevard, Flushing, NY

Whether you like toppings piled high or an impeccable, high-quality beef as the centerpiece of your burger, Long Island has a destination to meet your demands. If you’re planning a trip to Long Island and want to make a night of the city’s impressive burger scene, why not book a Long Island limousine and make a special occasion of it? With so many great options for your night out on Long Island, it’s only fitting that someone else handle the driving so you can enjoy the fare.