It’s that time of year again—football season! The Seattle Seahawks are back in action, ready to defend their title as Super Bowl XLVIII Champions. The NFL Season Opener brought thousands of loud and proud fans to CenturyLink Field for a fun-filled kickoff celebration. Planning to tailgate or go to a game this year? Book transportation through Blackstone Limo for a hassle-free game day! Let us take care of the driving so that you can focus on rooting on the Hawks. Avoid the parking and traffic nightmare around the stadiums with Blackstone Limo services.

Blackstone chauffeurs are no rookies when it comes to the Seahawks—we’ve been driving the players for years! That’s right, from the Hawks themselves to the incredible 12^th Man, we know the drill during game day. So sit back, relax, and let us bring you to and from the game safely and stress-free.

Our sporting event services include stadium packages that provide transportation to the field and a ride home whenever you’re ready. Overtime or not, we’ll be there waiting at no extra charge. Let one of our professional chauffeurs be your designated driver for the event. The Blackstone fleet includes accommodations for up to 14 people. Choose between a town car, stretch SUV limo, executive van, corporate SUV, or super stretch limo. You’ll be the most stylish 12^th Man there!

Click here for the complete Seahawks 2014-2015 schedule.

If football isn’t your thing, the same goes for baseball, soccer, or any other sporting event. Use Blackstone Limo services for Mariners, Sounders, or Thunderbird Hockey games to avoid the parking hassle. Don’t miss out on the Mariners’ legitimate run to the playoffs this year!

Contact us at Blackstone Limo to make a reservation and get ready for a fantastic game day. Go Hawks!

*Rates are subject to change during playoff games.

It’s that time of year when weekend weddings seem to be as common as going out with your friends. With so much planning required for a wedding, it’s important that the logistics are squared away well in advance so that the big day runs smoothly. At Blackstone Limo, we understand that a wedding is more than an event—it’s a momentous life experience. Our professional chauffeurs and sleek fleet provide “exceptional service without exception.” With over 25 years of experience, we’ve provided peace of mind to hundreds of newlyweds on their special days. Let us handle the transportation so you and your new life partner can enjoy the celebration!

Blackstone Limo offers exceptional wedding services to make your day flawless every step of the way. We can accommodate your transportation needs for the bridal shower, engagement dinner, bachelor/bachelorette parties, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, rehearsal dinner, and reception.

Make your guests’ travels smoother with name card pick up from the airport. Guests will feel special and appreciated with Blackstone’s luxury transportation services from place to place. Show your best men and bridesmaids how appreciative you are of their support with a limousine for the bachelor/bachelorette parties and on the big day. Wedding guests are sure to enjoy themselves more without dealing with transportation hassles, parking, and choosing designated drivers. Our clean, late model limousines come with ice and bottled water for passenger comfort.

When you choose Blackstone Limo for your wedding, you’re getting a commitment to remarkable customer service and a stress-free event on the transportation side of things. We even offer a web special for brides and grooms to be: when you rent two different wedding events with Blackstone, for example the bachelorette party and reception, receive 10% off your total bill!

Contact us to make a reservation or call 206-343-LIMO (5466).

There’s no reason you should have to wait until you reach your destination to start the festivities. Go ahead and celebrate in style! A limousine is the perfect way to travel in luxury. If you’ve never used a limo service to get to a special event before, it will definitely be an unforgettable experience. And if you have, then you’re already familiar with how arriving at your destination in style can make your event more special.

If you’re organizing an event or attending one with a group of friends, transportation arrangements can be stressful. Booking a Blackstone limousine service for the evening will benefit your plans and eliminate chaos. In addition, if this is the first time you’re going to the venue, there’s no need to worry about directions or a pick-up address. We’ll pick you up from your location when you’re ready and get you home safely.

Here are the top three reasons why you should book a limo:

1. It’s special

Limos are a symbol of style and glamour among normal transportation methods. If you want to feel amazing or make that special someone happy, Blackstone limousine service is the route to take. There’s no better way to get you revved up for your special occasion than feeling like a rock star and seeing your guests feel special.

2. Convenience

Booking a limousine can be the ultimate convenience. It will provide pick-ups and drop-offs at most, if not any location throughout the city, this way you don’t have to wait in a phone queue, try and flag a taxi, or drive through busy streets and deal with parking. No worries on filling up the gas tank before heading out or checking traffic. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

3. Safety

You don’t have to worry about a thing! Our chauffeurs are professionally trained in the art of safe, smooth driving. And of course, they go above and beyond with every client to ensure their safety and comfort.

No matter what your occasion, a limo is a convenient way to travel. Everyone likes some luxury and a little extra pampering once in a while. Riding in a limousine will make you feel like a million bucks and give you the opportunity to have a good, safe time. Blackstone Limo offers luxurious transportation for all occasions—weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, prom, homecoming, or a night on the town.

At Blackstone Limo, your happiness is our goal. Our commitment is to provide the ultimate luxury transportation experience and to meet and exceed your every expectation. Click here to book your limo services or call 206-343-5466.

And they’re off! Enjoy the thrill and excitement of horse racing just outside of Seattle city limits.Emerald Downs is the premier racing facility in the Northwest, located in the Green River Valley against the regal backdrop of Mount Rainier. Make it a day trip and visit the only home of professional equine athletes in the Seattle area.

What’s a day at the races without luxury transport? Let Blackstone Limo take you there! Our fleet provides a variety of vehicle styles, from four door sedans to a Ford Expedition stretch, that can accommodate anywhere from one to 28 passengers. Professional Blackstone chauffeurs would be delighted to offer your group premier-quality transportation to and from Emerald Downs so you can enjoy the races in style—without the driving hassle.

The tradition of horse racing, the “Sport of Kings,” dates back to the early 1900s in the Seattle area. Emerald Downs has continued to carry on this live sporting event each year from April through September. The 2014 race season runs from April 12^th to September 27^th with First Race Fridays at 6:45 p.m. and weekend/holiday races at 2 p.m.

You can enjoy a day at Emerald Downs in a variety of ways. Simply pay admission and observe the race from track level, or bring picnic gear and hang out in the park. For your own space at the track, reserve a table in the Rainier Restaurant or a seat in the Grandstand. Parties can be organized for large groups with options ranging from a buffet in the Emerald Room, barbecue in Paddock Park, or privacy in a Triple Crown Suite.

Along with live racing, Emerald Downs offers year-round broadcast gambling on Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter Hours tracks worldwide. Complementary stable tours are offered on Saturday mornings throughout racing season, along with family days and special events.

Travel in style to enjoy a day at the races! Click here to reserve your Blackstone Limo service, or call 206-343-LIMO (5466).

People tend to think that booking a limousine is to be reserved just for the obvious special events such as weddings and proms.  Blackstone Limousine is here to make many other exceptional events in your life even more distinct. Think outside the box and consider a limo for the following:

• Business or corporate meetings: Not only can you impress that most important client, but the limo ride itself can allow for opportunities to connect and discuss areas with better focus and reduced interruptions. Your driver can take you to pre-arranged views and attractions to put your client at ease and pave the way to close that deal or secure a valuable new employee. Our limos accommodate from 4-28 passengers, so even a commemorative business meeting or acknowledgement would be made that much more impressive for your group!
• Making your Proposal: When you ask that special someone to become your forever special someone, why not do it with the elegance that lets her know just how much she means to you.  Asking that important question and celebrating with champagne from the seat of a luxurious limo along a beautiful view can make a lifetime memory.
• Transporting family from the airport.  Oftentimes, once you calculate overnight parking and the cost of multiple passengers for airport shuttles, the expense of a limo is surprisingly affordable for families.  Not only that, it will certainly add to the vacation atmosphere or welcome a family member home with flair!
• Bring home the Baby! There are few occasions in ones’ life more monumental than the birth of a baby.  Blackstone limo will make sure your car seat is strapped in safely and transport you and your little one home together in panache.
• Other wedding events: such as to and from the rehearsal dinner as well as the wedding itself, including the reception. Knowing an excellent limo and driver will take you to the various events on your special day can not only make it even more of a unforgettable even, but kicking back in the limo and relaxing reduces stress and helps you to truly enjoy your day.
• Bachelor and Bachelorette parties: Keep your attendants safe and the evening worry free with a pro as your designated driver. Your fun evening can start and finish with fun and safety, and leave a great memory for the wedding party.
• Wine tastings or other tour and party events: Our limos that can accommodate 4 to 28 passengers will help you make the trip a part of your fun event as well as the destination itself. You and your guests will arrive in style and safe so you can enjoy the event knowing the driving is taken care of.

The sky is the limit for wonderful reasons to consider Blackstone Limousine for your next special or important event.  Let us drive you with flair!

The Pacific Northwest is home to an abundance of wineries, many of which are in Seattle’s own backyard. Washington wine tasting is a great way to explore the region’s natural beauty, and there’s no need to travel all the way to Yakima Valley or Walla Walla to get a proper sip—a bounty of tasting rooms are within the western region. Woodinville, located only 15 miles from the city, is home to almost 100 wineries and tasting rooms. Make a day trip to wine country and let Blackstone Limousine take you there. Here are some of Woodinville’s notable wineries:

Chateau Ste. Michelle
14111 NE 145^th St, Woodinville 98072
Tasting hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm
Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s oldest winery. It has become one of the state’s top visitor attractions, proof that great wines don’t only come from Italy and California. Chateau Ste. Michelle is best known for its Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Reisling. The winery also hosts an awesome lineup of summer concerts.

Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145^th St, Woodinville 98072
Tasting hours: Daily 11 am – 6 pm
Columbia wines are made through creativity and innovation. The winery was founded by a group of 10 friends who recognized the value of growing grapes in Washington State. Columbia Winery produces the first Pinot Gris, Syrah and Cabernet Franc wines in the state.

JM Cellars
14404 137^th Place NE, Woodinville 98072
Tasting hours: Friday-Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
This family-owned winery focuses on small production in order to produce a diverse, high-quality wine selection. JM Cellars produces handcrafted and limited-release wines from a selection of Washington’s vineyards.

Guardian Cellars
19501 144^th Ave NE #E600, Woodinville 98072
Tasting hours: Saturday-Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
This is a new winery compared to others in the area. Guardian Cellars was opened in 2007 by a couple that has since fulfilled their winery dreams. Their hard work and risks have paid off in the success of this young winery, and they are happy to share their story and passion with visitors.

Wine tasting anyone? Reserve a limo service for your Washington wine tour so you can sip in style and safety!

A checklist for your wedding is super helpful, but that all-encompassing, master wedding to-do checklist can be daunting! It’s much easier to swallow in smaller pieces to keep you on task as you plan your big day, so we put together a little wedding planning timeline.

Given that most engagements are in the neighborhood of 10 to 12 months in length, the list compiled here will begin at that mark. Feel free to speed up some of the steps if time is more limited.

10-12 Months To Go

• Work out your budget and prioritize it
• Start browsing bridal blogs and magazines to inspire your style and color palette
• Compile your preliminary guest list
• Choose your wedding party
• Find a venue for your ceremony and reception, and reserve your date.
• Send out a save the date announcement
• Find a Dress
• Look for a caterer, cake designer, florist and photographer
• Start thinking about your honeymoon

6-9 Months To Go

• Book your vendors and make sure to put everything in writing!
• Decide on arrangements with your florist
• Do a tasting and choose your wedding cake with your cake designer
• Hire the DJ/Entertainment for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
• Decide on the style and wording of your wedding invitations
• Create your gift registry
• Arrange hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests and book your own suite for the wedding night
• Shop for bridesmaid/flower girl dresses

3–5 Months To Go

• Book the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner location(s)
• Put together your rehearsal dinner guest list
• Reserve all necessary party rentals and linens
• Order wedding favors for your guests
• Shop for and reserve men’s formalwear
• Concentrate on finalizing the guest list including mailing addresses
• Confirm your invitation text and consider additional stationery (programs, menu cards, place cards, thank-you cards, etc.)
• Decide on the ceremony readings and vows
• Confirm the menu, beverage and catering details
• Plan out your ground transportation needs – will you use a limousine service, party bus?
• Build the timeline of the reception
• Do a makeup & hair trial and book your stylists
• Purchase your wedding rings
• Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary documents

6–8 Weeks To Go

• Mail out those invitations!
• Touch base with your vendors to confirm date, deposits and details
• Arrange and book the limousine service (Hint! Blackstone Limousine is Seattle’s premium service!)
• Start researching marriage license requirements and name-change paperwork
• Begin your dress fittings

3–5 Weeks To Go

• Send out rehearsal dinner invitations
• Finalize your wedding vows and readings with your Officiant
• Confirm your requests with your Photographer/Videographer.
• Finalize the song list for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception with your DJ and/or Band/Musicians
• Confirm wedding night and honeymoon accommodations
• Obtain marriage license and complete name-change documents
• Pick up your wedding rings
• Have your final dress fitting and bring your shoes and accessories

1–2 Weeks To Go

• Give your caterer/venue the final guest count
• Arrange seating and create the seating chart
• Pick up your gown
• Confirm arrival times of all vendors
• Start packing for your honeymoon

The Day Before…

• Make sure all wedding-day items are packed/laid out and ready to go!
• Figure out tips and final payments for vendors
• Assign someone to pack up your gifts/belongings after the reception
• Enjoy a mani-pedi

Wedding Day!

• Allow plenty of time for bride beautification
• Enjoy a luxurious ride in a beautiful limousine!
• Stop to appreciate your new spouse and the day that you spent so much time planning!

With over 25 years of experience, you can trust Blackstone Limousine to provide the reliable and luxurious service you expect for your special day.

When you think limousine, you probably think of a special event or occasion associated with the fancy vehicle. A Limousine is known to be a stylish, luxurious mode of transportation for the wealthy. Blackstone Limousine is Seattle’s Premier Service so look no further than our luxury fleet when in need of specialty transport. Our Lincoln Stretch, which comfortably holds up to 10 passengers, features the latest technology, modern equipment, and elegant style.

But how did this funny-looking car earn its reputation as a symbol of riches and fame?  The word “limousine” comes from the Limousin region of France where the original type of this transportation comes from. These first limousines were horse-drawn carriages whose drivers wore hooded cloaks, which were called limousines, to protect themselves from the elements as the royals sat protected inside. The term was eventually used to describe automobile limousines, which differ from other vehicles because the driver and passengers are in separate compartments.

The very first stretch limousine was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1928 by a coach company called Armbruster Coaches. These long cars were used to transport famous big band leaders and their equipment to tour around the country, and became known as “big band busses.” They also made armored stagecoaches and cars.

After invention of the automobile, new cars were used for high-class transportation. The Limousine was invented just in time for Hollywood’s Golden Age in the late 1920s, and naturally the film industry ate it up. Stretch vehicles were soon used to drive famous movie stars and celebrities around town. Imagery of these glitzy vehicles and their glamorous passengers circulated to the public through in film and newspapers, becoming luxury icons for the rich and famous. Hotels, tour guide companies, and film crews began using limousines as a classy and practical mode of transportation.

By the 1960s limos became the typical mode of transportation for presidents and important government officials. Since then, they have remained a staple in luxury vehicles but become accessible to more than just the rich and famous. Contact Blackstone for your own personal glam car and choose from our variety of high-class vehicles.

As you prepare for one of the most important, memorable days of your life, the details of planning your wedding can be overwhelming. From The Dress to the cake topper, we know you want everything to be perfect.

A wedding limousine is not just a method of luxury transportation, it adds to the excitement and special feelings of the day and… It often takes a backseat (excuse the pun) in some of your wedding photographs. Therefore, which color of wedding limos is best – the black limo vs. the white limo?

Your choice is, of course, completely up to you. However, being experienced professionals in the luxury transportation business, we have some expertise that we would like to share to help inform this important decision…

The Black Limo

The black limo is a less-traditional (but also completely appropriate) selection for your wedding limousine. It offers a more alternative look to your overall wedding décor and style, and can complement a modern wedding quite nicely. With most dresses and gowns in the lighter and white tones, they really stand out in photographs, and highlight the Bride on her special day.

The White Limo

For the grand, elegant, classically luxurious wedding style, the white limousine is an excellent choice. White limos are traditionally used for more formal, black tie and white tie events, so they are an established color for wedding limousine transportation of bride, groom, wedding party and/or family.

Alternately, you can rent both black and white limousines, and split up the wedding party between the vehicles. For example, seat the Bride, Groom, Maid and Man of Honor in the white limo, and the rest of the wedding party in a black limo. Or assign the bridal party to the white limo, and the groomsmen to the black limo (or the reverse!).

Regardless of the limousine color you choose, your Blackstone chauffeur will offer the best in luxury transportation service. We look forward to being a part of possibly the most important day of your entire life – please contact us for booking details!

Spring is here, and with sunshine comes dozens of fun things to do in the greater Seattle area. With a variety of vehicle types and sizes, Blackstone Limousine has luxury transportation and Seattle limousine service for any type of outing. Our fleet can accommodate four to 28 passengers so that you have all the fun while we do the driving. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Here are some ideas for a fun day out and your perfect vehicle to go along with it.

Mariners/Sounders Game

On your way to the game, skip the stressful traffic and parking nightmare around CenturyLink Field in exchange for a personal tailgate. Our stadium packages include transportation to the field and a safe ride home afterwards. If you want to continue the party, simply extend your time with us at the normal hourly rate. KOMO AM 1000 chose Blackstone to transport their Schuck’s VIP contest winners because they know we are reliable and safe. We are also the trusted company of STAR 101.5 and their “Family Night Out” and “Girls Night Out” contests.

Winery/Brewery Tours 

The primary dilemma with winery and brewery tours always seems to be transportation—no one wants to miss out on all the delicious tastings to be designated driver. Enjoy as many spring brews as you please while a Blackstone chauffer gets you to each stop safely. Pile in a group of friends into one of our Ford Expedition Stretches, or make it a date day with one of our Executive Sedans.

Dinner and a Show  

Make a big night out even more enjoyable by eliminating the need for parking. Our drivers will take you door to door so you don’t have to worry about being late to a dinner reservation or show time. As the evening comes to a close, we will be waiting to return you safely to your final destination. Blackstone is the official limousine of Teatro Zinzanni’s Dinner and Dreams—call us to discover the benefits of taking a limousine to your night of theatrics and delicious food.

Drive around Seattle

Be a tourist in your own city for the day and let us be your guide. Our friendly, knowledgeable chauffeurs can offer ideas for places to go and customize your own personal tour. From Golden Gardens to Gasworks Park to Alki Beach, sit back and enjoy the view from one of our luxurious vehicles.