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)