Which Wedding Wines Should You Choose?

How to choose wedding wines?

If champagne doesn’t tickle your fancy but you still want to toast your big day in style, then why not opt for a classy wedding wine? In recent years the number of happy couples, from Hong Kong to New York, who have chosen to celebrate their big day with a high quality wine has increased dramatically.

While wedding wines might be the trendy choice for prospective couples across the world, choosing the perfect wine to raise your glasses with can be a tougher decision. Fortunately, the world of wine is full of diverse options that bring different colours, flavours and highlights to the table.

So when choosing which wine to incorporate into your wedding, what things should you consider? The first thing to think about is the types of food you’re serving to your guests. Each flavour and style of food will have an ideal wine pairing and it’s your job to decide which wines work best with your selections.

For those who aren’t as experienced in pairing wines, there a few a few staple wines that work well with almost all flavours. If white is your preference then the ever popular Chardonnay will always deliver a light and crisp hit on your wedding day. For a similar level of freshness, a Riesling will also provide your guests with a fruity accompaniment to their meal. For a deeper flavour you’ll want to go with an established red such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir.

Sparkling wines are also offer a great alternative to champagne when it comes to toasting your guests. One important consideration you need to address when thinking about wedding wines is the flutes in which you’ll serve your drinks. The athletics of how you present your drinks can help their overall flavour. Beyond this you need to think about the amount wine you want to allocate to each guest. For most HK weddings the average amount per guest is two glasses, so you should use this when ordering you’re your tipple.

For those who want to give their guests a token of their appreciation, then wine related wedding favours make perfect gifts. Individual wedding wines, complete with personalised bottles, make great gifts for your family and friends.

If expensive champagnes aren’t your thing or don’t match your budget, then weddings wines are a great alternative. Available in a range of styles and prices, you can certainly toast your special day in style with the perfect wine. 

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