Charming Carriages was established in 2009. We found our first Shire horse ‘Bob’ and our first carriage. Both hailing from Victoria they were transported west to begin Charming Carriages.

 

​16 years in and we are going strong. Servicing nearly 400 beautiful weddings and special events we are happy to say we have learnt so much and come so far with everything involved. From the nervous and scary first events, to now being 100% confident in what we do and the quality of our service.

 

​In 2016 my parents Peter & Alida purchased Swan Valley Wagon Tours including some new horses, Toffee, Johnny & June. As a close family we operated as sister businesses helping each other out and sharing horses.

 

We shared a fabulous near decade, with all our beautiful draft horses. We added Major & Percy to the team somewhere in here too. All in work and all out looking fabulous at weddings and the Swan Valley Wagon Tours. Being able to share them with so many people has bought us so much pleasure.

 

Owning animals, the highs unfortunately do come with lows. We have suffered some devastating losses over the years, so a nod to our dearly loved and never forgotten horses, Bob, Major, June and Toffee. You will forever be in our hearts and the hearts of everyone who met you.

 

We added two new members to the team, baby Lady and Bradly, they bring us hope of new adventures and new beginnings and continuing the legacy of their predecessors. 

 

Time continues to pass, as life continues to move forward and change. In late 2023 My husband George and I found a perfect little farm just east of Denmark WA, we snapped it up and moved our little family south. A few months later the property was all set for the arrival of Lady & Percy, how exciting!

 

Now we are nearly caught up, Mum (Alida) and Dad (Peter) continue operating Charming Carriages in Perth with Violet, Johnny & Bradly and I’m ticking away at advertising and getting our name out and about in the Great Southern Region.

 

Being a part of the Wedding industry as a small business owner makes us so happy. We absolutely love seeing the joy and happiness we bring to people’s faces. Sharing the wonder of our beautiful draft horses is so rewarding and a privilege we hold dear.  

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We are grateful to the charming people that have made everything possible by having Charming Carriages as part of their wedding or special event. 

Thank you my beautiful family and friends who have supported and helped me so much.

 

With Love, Sorrell xx