Celebrate Your Wedding with the Right Wine

Wine can make any celebration livelier and one can say that wine is a signal to just go and have fun and enjoy the party. For wedding receptions, wine is generally served because wine is synonymous with romance and celebration just like chocolates. However, before you head off and buy boxes upon boxes of the cheapest wine on sale or your favorite white wine, there are some things that you have to consider.

First of all, determine whether your guests will totally enjoy having wine around or if the crowd consists of mostly people who don’t drink. Serving wine should make your guests truly happy. If you think they will not be overly ecstatic about it, then maybe you just pass on serving wine. If it is something they expect, then you should have boxes of wine ready. Look through you checklist and see if most of the people are wine drinkers or not. If in doubt, ask around or get some just in case.

Another consideration is the time of your wedding. If you are having a morning wedding, then you can either totally pass on serving wine or you can serve everyone a glass during the toast or another part of the reception party. If you are having an afternoon party, you can have a few bottles ready and for evening weddings, be prepared to have wine on hand for the rest of the evening.

Of course another consideration is your wedding budget. There are premium and expensive wines around, but there are also cheaper versions. The key is being able to allot time, have a wine-tasting session, and determining the number of bottles you need. That way, no bottle will be put to waste and every single glass served will be enjoyed and worth the expense. For a great wine experience, you can choose between Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnays. There are many varieties under each type and you can choose depending on the type of food you will be serving. The right pairing will truly elevate the taste of both the food and the wine.

Finally, you should take into account the type of food being served. Generally, white wine goes well with cheeses and fish and red wine is good with meat dishes. Be sure to get wine that complements the food choices or better yet, have both red and white wine available for your guests.

If the serving wine at your wedding reception is still not enough, you can give wine wedding favors to your guests such as miniature bottles or half-bottles of wine. Remember though that the cost of these will be added onto your total budget.