Five (5) Tips On How To Choose The Perfect Wine For Your Wedding

A wine is a symbol of celebration. In a wedding context, sharing cups of wine means the bride and groom are ready to share everything that the future will bring. The sweetness of the wines represents the joy and culmination of the marriage.

Put everyone in a celebratory mood. Help your in-laws relax and enjoy the festivities. Personalize the experience and make it memorable to all attendees. Here are five (5) things to keep in mind when selecting wines for your wedding day.

1. Consult your wedding caterer. First up, are you allowed to bring your own? Some catering services include wines as part of the package. Double-check with your catering person first to avoid unnecessary expenses.

2. Base it on significance, preference, season, food complementary, guests, and budget. Which type to serve may depend on the following factors:

·         Significance. What label is significant to both of you? Perhaps a drink you shared together when you had your first holiday or a special reminder during your first date.

·         Preference. Does your partner have a special preference? What are your faves?

·         Season. If the event is during breakfast, choose light so that guests won’t end up drunk by the time afternoon comes in. If it’s lunch or dinner, red and white will do.

·         Food complementary. Does it complement the buffet? Ask someone who’s expert in wine taste – your favorite wedding catering guy perhaps who’ve had a lot of experience in the field. Match them wisely to appreciate the flavor in the food.

·         Guests. You can go for something that will appeal to a large number of people for all gender and age -- not too acidic nor too heavy. Generally, men prefer red, women like white and rose. View your guest list. If there’s equal number of men and women, try 40% red, 40% white, 20% rose.

·         Budget. How much is needed for the occasion? Assume that each will consume half a bottle. Every bottle corresponds to five-six (6) glasses. You basically serve the drink two to three times during the whole duration of the event: one during meal, another during toast and the last is after the ceremony. How much is allotted for drinks and beverages?

3. Buy by case. If you have tight finances, visit discount stores for possible sales and limited offers. Head over to local wine shops and supermarkets to compare prices. From there, come up with a list of choices that fits your budget and taste. Then, consider buying in bulk. Maybe, their service will include free delivery as well.

4. Customize the bottles. Choose something that will allow you to leave an impression to everyone who attended your special day. Aside from the usual engravement of your names on classy flutes, put a personal touch on the bottles and let out the creative side in you.

5. Opt for recommended brands.

·         On A Budget. From $9, $20 up to $45, you can have Grand Reserve California Champagne to Veuve Clicquot.

·         White. Sauvignon Blanc ($12), Pinot Grigio ($7-$13), Chardonnay ($8-$11)  

·         Red. Cabernet Sauvignon ($13-$26) and Pinot Noir ($16-$18)

Tips When Throwing An Office Party

If you have been working in an office for quite some time, you have probably experienced at least one office party. With the amount of time that office employees spend at their workplaces, it is not surprising that many birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions will be celebrated in various offices everywhere.

However, throwing an office party is not the same as throwing a party at your house. There are some things you need to think of to ensure that your party goes smoothly and is a success. Below are some tips that could help you when you are planning to throw an office party.

·         Ask permission. First of all, you have to make sure that you are allowed to throw a party at all. Make sure you inform your superiors and that you ask permission from whoever is in charge of such things. Do not even think about throwing a party without explicitly asking for permission because you might lose your job because of it.

·         Serve good food. Having good food at a party is always very much welcome and it is the same even if you are having the party at the office. Consider getting catering services in Pasig for your party if your workplace is in this area but make sure that you have tasted the food already instead of just relying on what they say or your friends’ feedback on a particular company. If you choose not to get catering in Pasig, consider asking someone you know who can cook well or ask everyone to bring their best dish.

·         Seek help. No matter what the party is for, everything will be easier if you have someone to help you. Ask other officemates for their in decorations, entertainment, food, and other things you might need for your party. If there is enough of you, you might even want to consider forming committees to provide more focus to your party planning mode.

·         Chip in. Unless you are generous enough to shoulder all the expenses for the party, make sure to finalize who will be chipping in to pay for these expenses. If no one will offer to be the sponsor or host, you can simply inform those who will come that the total expenses will be divided among the partygoers. This way, the expenses are divided equally among all of you.

·         Paper cups and plates. If you choose to have potluck or to prepare the food yourself, it will be easier if you use disposable paper cups and plates. Using these will eliminate the problem of doing the dishes.