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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 .
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 recommended that you consider the menu when choosing wine for the wedding . However , while considering what type of food is being 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 flavours 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 organised wine tasting you will be told about each wine , the history of it , and what it is best served with food wise . Most importantly , 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 restaurant , 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 before seeking out a wine that you like , as this will help narrow your choices . It is said that you should allow half a bottle , to three-quarters of a bottle , of wine 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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