The sun is finally shining in the UK and it seems it has come out at just the right time as the summer wedding season begins this month – and in the land of Pink Cars, it got us thinking about our favourite chauffeur-driven pink vehicles for the biggest day of a girl’s life. Now, some of us have known exactly what our wedding is going to look like since we were yay-high, whilst others (like me) are overwhelmed by the choices! So whether you’re planning your big day right now or just fantasising about it, we’ve picked 5 of our faves:

1. Classic wedding car

Regal Landaulette

Everyone loves a classic old fashioned wedding car, and you can’t go wrong with this Regal Landaulette with delicate, pretty pink details. We’re in LOVE with the shimmery pink hues (reminds me of pink champagne, ooh) against the perfect cream body, with the open top at the back for the bride and her proud dad. This may be the most beautiful wedding car I’ve ever seen.  And doesn’t the front look like a face…?

Image from Limo-SceneUK

Another classic car with a pink twist – a perfect vintage Beauford in white, that ‘champagne’ pink and a black soft top. Only the bride could look more beautiful than this baby!

Image from Weddingspot

2. Sports car

This racing father-daughter duo look like they’re having the time of their lives zooming to the church on time!  A flashy pink sports car will add plenty of sass, speed and glamour to your big day.

Image from Beautiful Day Brides

3. London ‘Black’ Cab

Putting a huge spin on the classic London black cab – the London pink cab!  And by the looks of it in this pic, in a hotter, much more exotic location than the sometimes dreary London.  Also perfect for a city wedding in the capital!  Either this or a big red bus…(it has been known)

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We’ve got not one, not two, but THREE pink cabs for your enjoyment!  The second comes in a paler shade with a hint of lilac and mini flower bunches on the wing mirrors – like earrings for your car!

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And thirdly, only in Hong Kong would they strap a plush Minnie and Mickey Mouse bride and groom to the front of a bright super-bubblegum pink London taxi!  And fluffy feather bowers in place of ribbons!  We like.

Image from Poptastic Bride

4. Pink Cadillac

Look as cool as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll on your wedding day, cruising in a legendary Pink Cadillac. Ride in the passenger seat as you watch your King take the wheel!

Image from Cadillacs4u

5. Pink Limo

Everyone loves a pink limo – and this Barbie-pink one looks just fabulous outside the church.  And so will you!

Image from Home James Wedding Cars

Looking for something a little more understated?  This lovely ballet-pink shade might be just what you’re after along with a white roof.  You’ll definitely be the belle of the ball arriving in this.

Image from Weddingspot

Pink is the colour

Pink seems to be the most popular colour amongst many breast cancer charities today, and for the past decade, pink has become universally recognised as a symbol of breast cancer, making it one of the world’s strongest brands – not just in the non-profit world but in general marketing/advertising. That is some real pink power going on. Thanks to the fabulous hues and sexy saturation that make up this beaut of a colour, pink has helped raise worldwide awareness and staggering amounts of money for breast cancer charities everywhere. Here are just a few of the organisations that choose pink as their signature colour:

Images from Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign

Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign are three of the UK’s best-known breast cancer charities – in (at least) three different shades of pink! Breast Cancer Campaign’s biggest fundraising event is wear it pink day, where – you’ve guessed it – you can raise money for the charity just by wearing pink! 2012′s wear it pink day takes place on 26th October. We LOVE the sound of this – better get some serious pink clothes shopping done, only 7 months to find the perfect outfit…

Image from Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research, puts its own spin on the famous pink ribbon. Did you know that the pink ribbon was first used in connection with breast cancer awareness in 1991 by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, when ribbons were handed out to participants of its New York City race for breast cancer survivors. The next year, the pink ribbon became the official symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which still runs every October.

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Supermarket giants ASDA also take part in some pink ribbon action with a cleverly placed P-shaped ribbon on their pretty logo. The campaign supports Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Campaign (see above) and raised a brilliant £4.2 million in 2011. ASDA even turned some of our favourite groceries pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month last year, including Shredded Wheat, Tropicana and I can’t believe it’s not butter!

And it’s not only breast cancer charities that are in the pink – our Facebook friends at Pink Car Rally take our two favourite things (pink and cars, in case you were wondering) and invite pink car owners to raise money for the Little Princess Trust (which helps children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatments), just by driving their car!

Image from Pink Car Rally

It’s quite amazing what a little bit of pink can do to help save lives. I hope this inspires us all to do our bit for charity. Think pink.

1. Elvis Presley, 1955 Pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60

Possibly the world’s most famous pink car owner EVER, The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pink Cadillac seems like it will never go out of style. Elvis bought the originally blue car for his mum in 1955 and re-sprayed it in pink before giving it to her as a gift. Aww, such a good son.

Image from ECommunity

Image from The Worley Gig

2. Barbie, Volkswagen Beetle

The coolest, most fashionable doll ever known, I’d go even as far to define her as The Queen of Pink. She’s owned many pink cars in her time (53 years to be precise, she’s looking good for her age) including convertibles, jeeps (and err, more convertibles) but her pink Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best – and the great thing is, it’s not just for toys, you can own one too!

 Image from whatsonxiamen

3. Lady Penelope, FAB1 Rolls-Royce

Giving Barbie a run for her money in the fabulous books, Thunderbirds’ most glamorous character Lady Penelope always travelled in style in the ‘FAB1′, a modified Rolls-Royce, driven by her beloved chauffeur, Parker. It looks good with a London backdrop, now there’s an idea for the daily commute to work…

Image from Metro

4. Nicki Minaj, ‘Barbie Bentley’ GT

One of showbiz’s newer pink car owners, pink pop princess and Barbie wannabe Nicki Minaj is living it up completely in pink – her hair even matches her car!

Image from chunkit

5. The Simpsons, ‘Pink Sedan’ 1973 Plymouth Valiant

It’s everyone’s favourite family, The Simpsons, and their Pink Sedan – so maybe not the flashiest of pink cars but loved by millions all over the world, and definitely a car that has seen its fair share of life experience since its first appearance in the very first Simpsons episode in 1989. The Family Sedan is holding up well…just about.

Image from flickrhivemind

The new scheme, launching on Sunday, is taking its cue from a car park in Basingstoke (below) and in the next 12 months, ALL car parks in London will be given a pink makeover, and after that, many other UK cities will follow, including Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff and Glasgow. A representative from the PCPA (Pink Car Parks Association) said: “The hope is to make pink the dominant colour in the UK, followed by Europe and the rest of the world. It will take a bit of time to get round every car park but I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re all pink by 2020.”

Image from geograph

Norman Woods, chairman of the PAS (Pink Appreciation Society), said it would be “thrilling” to see pink take over the world. “We’ve always felt that pink is the superior of all the colours and now it has finally been proved. Soon, everywhere you look, there’ll be pink. I can’t think of anything better!”

How the new pink car parks will look

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It is not clear if cars must be pink to be allowed access into the new car parks, but a reliable source commented: “There have been many questions around this issue, but the general consensus is that any non-pink cars may be quickly modified and sprayed in a suitable colour to avoid any pink conflict.”

So what do you think about the new scheme? Would you park your car in the new pink car parks? We’re absolutely tickled PINK!

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Sorry to burst your bubble pink car-lovers, this was our first April Fool! But we think pink car parks are a fabulous idea…

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday 18th March in the UK, so for this month’s first blog post we thought what better way to celebrate than to look at some of the best pink cars out there for our brilliant mums.  Whether you’re a mum that’s sporty, girly, glamorous or cool, we’ve got just the wheels for you!  Here are our top 5 (in no particular order):

1. Mini Cooper

Image from parishotelboutique

Available in as many shades of pink as you can think of, everybody loves a Mini Cooper – and this rich hot pink version with black trim and white roof is a girl’s best friend, and Mum’s too

2. Smart Car

Image from greenspaces

Mum always knows best and would look very smart in this cute pale pink Smart car

3. Range Rover

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Mother-of-three Katie Price customised her 4×4 and gave it a Barbie-pink makeover – this Range Rover is perfect for busy yummy mummies. Not too cool for school!

4. Honda Jazz

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A great, reliable car from Honda in this pretty rose metallic shade – a beautiful car for a beautiful lady

5. Ferrari

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Gorgeous and glamorous, just like Mum! A fast and furious candy-pink Ferrari 360 Modena Spider – you’d be proud to be seen with Mum in this beauty

VW Beetle

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The modern classic VW Beetle dipped in bubble gum pink makes for one cute set of wheels

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Top down, wind in your hair, pink like candy floss – this pretty convertible puts the fab in fabulous

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 This 1967 ultimate classic Beetle has been given a pink makeover and modified with other Bug parts to create one truly fabulous creature

Images from CBS and nokaut

 Legend of all things pink, Barbie and her pink Beetle inspired Fiat to create a life-sized motor for all the Barbie-lovers. If it’s good enough for Barbie, it’s good enough for us

Mini Cooper

The pink range of Mini Coopers is utterly endless! Light pink, dark pink, stripes, stars, spots, dots, stretch, patterned – I could go on and on! These are just some of the beauties out there, so pick your favourite!

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Chic, sleek and effortlessly cool, the pink Mini Cooper is a girl’s best friend

Image from TopSpeed

Well, fancy that – who’ve thought that Paul Weller loved a pink car? So much so that he designed this stripey model especially for Mini in 2010. We love you Paul

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Never forget your roots – and never ever forgetting the old classic Mini back in the day. Still as fabulous as ever

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And last, but not least – no, this isn’t a case of camera trickery or a good use of Photoshop, this is a real pink Mini Cooper limo! So fabulous, that some even come with a hot tub on the back

So there you have it – two beautiful cars in so many ways.  It would be wrong (and not at all impartial) for us to choose between them, so we’ll let you decide.

Cast your vote – which is the most fabulous in your eyes?

We know this photo (above) made your hearts all a-flutter when we posted it a few months ago, so I thought I’d take some inspiration from it and look for some more pretty Pink Ladies with lashes to die for…

I can just imagine cruising through the desert or taking an American road trip in this beauty – think Thelma and Louise, top down with the wind in your hair!

Image from almostzara

This is my absolute FAVOURITE! What a lovely village setting for one glamorous lady mini – I love the pink accents at the front and on the wing mirrors, and to top it all off and add some extra glamour, even her eyelashes are dipped in pink! If Miss Piggy had a Mini, I’m pretty sure it would look like this.

Image from careyelashes

And for something a little off-topic but just as fabulous…

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Yes, that is a giant pink frilly thong. On the BOOTY of a car (see what I did there). Covered in dust. I’m not sure what’s happening in this picture but hey, in a weird way, I like it!  This is quite possibly the most impressive pink car find to date.  Would you dare sexify your car with one of these little numbers?! Hmm, no, I thought not.

Image from Smosh

Ok, that last one was a bit out there, sorry about that!  But it is quite incredible.  If you’ve seen something you like and now fancy a pair of pretty eyelashes for your pink (or any other colour!) wheels, look no further as Pink Cars has even got a great deal exclusively for our Facebook fans – visit the Accessories tab on our page to find out more. And if you can’t think of anything else but that pink frilly thong, then err, we don’t have any of those I’m afraid – but always open to new ideas and ways to improve our service to you so get in touch!