Congratulations on taking the first step in getting married. If wine has always been on one of your favorites lists, and you’re a seasoned oenophile, you might want to have a wedding that’s all wine-coded. When it comes to selecting celebrations, activities, food and everything based on your favorite wines, experts and novices alike might not know the nuances of serving wine for hundreds of guests. What will the guest experience be like? What kind of wines will the guests love? How many bottles and which bottles of wine to buy? Your head must be running with all such questions. In this blog we will discuss everything you need to plan the perfect wine experience for your big day.
Planning a Bachelor/Bachelorette Party with a Wine Tasting Experience
Wine is the new orange. More and more people are shifting from a normal bachelor party drink to wine. Wine makes everything much better and fun and hence the perfect drink to make your bachelor party an event to remember.
A lot of your close ones may not know what wine they prefer. So why not order a variety of wine samples ranging from many options like reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines? The bottles can themselves be used as decoration pieces at the party. Set the bottles up in one area and let guests sample the wines so they start to know what they like.
There are a range of wines to look at, as for the reds, there’s Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Grenache and all kinds of red blends to choose from. With the whites there’s Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Torrontes, Albarino and yes, white wine has its share of blends as well.
Selecting the right wines for your bachelor or bachelorette party might be an intimidating task but once the preferences are ready and decided, the basis of the wine menu for the wedding day is already in position.
Choosing a Suitable Venue for the Tasting
When it comes to the ultimate wine-themed party, choosing the perfect venue is key. Make sure it’s easily reachable so no one misses out on the fun and wine. Keep an eye on the weather as well as the condition of vineyards on your chosen dates, because you want the day to be bright and sunny and the vineyards to be at their finest.
The Bucks County Wine Trail provides a variety of wineries to choose from when it comes to wine tasting and party experiences. It’s home to eight member wineries with experts who can discuss the local heritage and nuances, and make your bachelor or bachelorette memorable and wine tasting fun.
Will your friends and family just sip and savor wines or would they rather want spice up the event to the next level? If it’s the latter, plan activities and games for the bachelorette bash. Test yourself with a blind wine tasting, where guessing the variety becomes an exciting game. And for those seeking a touch of vintage charm, indulge in the age-old tradition of grape stomping– a joyful celebration of wine and camaraderie.
Wine Selection for the Wedding Reception
Wine complements weddings in the most beautiful and classy way possible. Finding the ones perfect for your big day is a good start to throwing an amazing celebration. To decide how much wine and what kinds of wine will be served on your wedding day, it’s important to decide on a budget that suits both you and your partner. One rule of thumb that always works is dividing the number of guests by 2.15. The resultant number will give you the number of wine bottles to order.
To understand what kinds of wines to order, the first step is to decide on the wedding menu. If you are serving rich meats for dinner, consider full-bodied red wines. However, if you are serving fish as the main course, consider selecting a rosé or light red wine as your ‘red’ option.
When selecting wines for your wedding, you must also consider the time of the year as well as the venue of your big day. If you are hosting a summer wedding, it might be best to go with a dry Rosé. They also match with a wide variety of cuisines, including Mexican, Indian, Sushi, and Thai.
Also, if your wedding is taking place in an indoor, aesthetically pleasing setting, you might want to go with a mix of about 50% of red wine for this type of wedding. On the other hand, if it’s in a beautiful outdoor setting, consider a mix of 30% each of all 3 styles of wine.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes, no wine preferences work when compared to your personal favorites and your preferred palette. Simply put, sometimes, the best wine to serve at a wedding is whatever you enjoy the most. So, if it gets overwhelming, have a simple variety. Also, you don’t need to break the bank on wines. Talk to seasoned wine drinkers, and you will realize there are a lot of wonderful wines out there that don’t cost an arm and a leg.