Weddings are joyous occasions and usually take a large amount of planning. Themed weddings are all the rage and if you love wine, why not throw a classy wine-themed wedding? This might sound over the top, but adding a few subtle elements which showcase your love for the delicious drink can elevate your entire wedding experience, especially in terms of decór, the wedding banquet and so on. Below are a few ways to showcase your love for wine in an elegant way, which will certainly thrill your guests.
- Set out non-alcoholic wine bottles with custom labels printed on them with the couple’s names on them, or a specially designed love logo. This can look especially cute and really add a touch of fun to any wedding.
- Centerpieces are an important aspect of the reception table setup. While flowers are the typical go-to, why not spruce it up a bit with a few wine bottles as well. Fill them with fairy lights for a magical effect, or simply make place some votives around for an ethereal look.
- Return favors are a great way to share your love for wine with your beloved guests. Decorate some mini bottles of wine with ribbons and wedding memorabilia for a take away that everyone is sure to love because who doesn’t love wine?
- Corks are vital to keeping wine fresh and tasting its best. You can use the corks as holders for place cards, or even make strings of corks which can add a rustic look to the wedding.
- Empty wine bottles can be filled with fresh flowers to lend the wedding some style. Take it one step further and get the bottles painted to match the colour palette of the wedding for an elegant looking display.
Now that you know how to throw a wine themed wedding, what about what non-alcoholic wines to actually serve? This can be a huge dilemma, especially considering weddings typically consist of a rehearsal dinner, the actual wedding itself and a reception afterwards. This short guide can help you.
- Rehearsal dinners usually involve making toasts. This makes non-alcoholic Champagne the best choice. You can never go wrong with a good bottle of bubbly. It sets the mood perfectly and creates an atmosphere of effervescence, love and joy.
- During the wedding itself, your guests are sure to enjoy a glass of wine to sip on as they await the bride and groom. Why not have some waiters serving some chilled non-alcoholic Chardonnay. This can be great especially for outdoor weddings, and can really make the guests feel pampered. And who can say no to a glass of white anyway?
- The reception is a fancier affair, typically with a large banquet and great food. This means it’s time for some variety. Apart from the necessary bottle of champagne to pop, making the new beginning, have the caterers serve a variety of wines. Some non-alcoholic Merlot to go with the delicious mains and rosé to sip on as the dancing commences. This makes for a truly elegant affair.
Now that you know how to throw a great wine wedding and exactly what wines to serve, it’s time to start planning your big day!