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At The Royal Apollonia we take pride in ensuring that
your special day will be truly unforgettable for you and
your guests. The memories of your wedding day will last a
lifetime and our team’s hard work and attention to detail
will make sure that this special day will unfold flawlessly
and the memories will not fade away.
W ED DIN G
THE ROYAL
WEDDING of YOUR
DREAMS
LET US MAKE YOUR SPECIAL DAY UNFORGETTABLE…
The popularity of destination weddings continues to surge as couples seek exotic locations to have
a civil ceremony and start planning the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. Here at
The Royal Apollonia, our clients depend on us to provide a reliable service and we do our best to
meet and exceed their expectations and provide a truly memorable and fairytale wedding.
It’s the little things that make
the difference
Planning a wedding is meant to be an amaz-
ing experience and at The Royal Apollonia we
had the privilege to host many weddings, each
one different and unique. Whether you decide
to have a private wedding for you and your
partner or celebrate with friends and family,
T he Royal Apollonia team will be on your side
to make this day unforgettable.
From the couple’s initial inquiry
through to the Big Day, our Wedding
Coordinator along with our F&B As-
sistant Manager and the great team
at The Royal Apollonia, we provide
a professional and efficient service in
order to create well-run, beautiful and
memorable wedding days. Our goal is
to help navigate every wedding plan-
ning detail, both big and small as we
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strive to take the couple’s vision and
turn it into reality.
The extensive variety and high stand-
ards of our food and service will never
fail to impress. Whether you opt for
Gala Dinner or choose to dine in one
of our restaurants, our catering options
are always open to the couple’s personal
taste and dietary preferences.
When it comes to accommodation,
maximum comfort and stunning views
of the endless Mediterranean Sea are
provided to newlyweds along with hotel
compliments; newlyweds will return to
their room to find a pleasant room décor
along with flowers and sparkling wine.
Breakfast in bed, offered the day after the
wedding, is the ultimate indulgence that
marks the end of the perfect wedding day
and the beginning of a new era together.
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What wine should you serve
at your wedding?
Whether you are a wine aficionado or a complete novice who feels intimidated at the
thought of having to choose wine, the wine you have at your wedding will have quite a
bit of importance. Here we have put together a brief guide in order to help you decide
what wine should you serve at your wedding.
Pair the wine with your menu
As with the majority of events that
serve food and wine together, it is recom-
mended that you consider the menu when
choosing wine for the wedding. However,
while considering what type of food is be-
ing served, it is routine to still offer both
red and white wine at all times. If you
are unsure of what exact wines to choose,
ask the advice of the chef catering the
wedding who will be more than happy to
recommend something suitable.
Choose something light
Light wines are better choices for
wedding receptions over full bodied and
heavy flavours. The wine should not
overpower the taste of the canopies, nor
the meal itself — ​instead it should be
something refreshing that will let the fla-
vours in the food served shine through.
Go wine tasting
A fun way that you can research wines
to serve at your wedding is to go on a
wine tasting. This can be done alone, as
a couple, or as a group, which can be
enormous fun and a good way to involve
certain friends and family members in
the planning process. By doing an organ-
ised wine tasting you will be told about
each wine, the history of it, and what it
is best served with food wise. Most im-
portantly, you will be able to taste lots
of different wines and choose what you
think is a good choice.
Try different brands of wine
Another way of familiarising yourself
with various wines for your wedding, is
each time you go out to a bar or restau-
rant, try something new and keep a note
of the ones you like. This is something
that can be done if you have a lot of time
in the planning stage.
Consider your budget
A massive factor in choosing the wines
for your wedding will obviously be the
budget. Decide on your price range be-
fore seeking out a wine that you like, as
this will help narrow your choices. It is
said that you should allow half a bot-
tle, to three-quarters of a bottle, of wine
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per person, but this does depend on how
many people you know are likely to be
drinking it, and how much. A great way
to save money when buying wine for your
wedding is to buy in bulk, and many
merchants will offer an option to return
what isn’t used, so you can ensure that
you have enough ‘just in case’. Choosing
the best wine for your wedding can seem
a daunting task at first, however, as we
have demonstrated there are things you
can do to familiarise yourself with what
you might like the most. Alternatively, if
you don’t feel confident, you can delegate
the task of choosing the wine to someone
else or ask the advice of the caterer. ■
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