Impress your Guests with a Wedding in Wine Country
Picture this: brilliant splashes of red, purple, and gold among verdant green hills; vows whispered under a trellis with winding ivory and grape vines; a rustic 18th-century home set on acres of pastoral paradise. Is this heaven or Tuscany? Actually, it's neither. What we described is the newest setting for destination weddings -- the California vineyard. Even if you can't get to Nappa, read on and find out how to create a wine-themed wedding (perfect for autumn) with bridesmaid gifts, wedding favors, and more.
 Wine-Themed Invitations and Save-the-Date Cards
First impressions last forever. Invitations give the first "impression" of your wedding and set the stage for your theme. If you're throwing a vineyard wedding, make sure your invitations exude elegance. To keep with the theme, print up your wedding invitations or save-the-date cards to look like wine labels with your names, wedding date, and location. Wedddingstand has an expansive collection of wedding invitations. If you intend to stay environmentally friendly, print out invitations on paper made from recycled wine corks.
Bridesmaid Gifts for Wine Aficionados
There is nothing quite like savoring a glass of Pinot Gris while watching "Grey's Anatomy" with your girls. Wine is the new chocolate, although there's room for both in ladyland. Before the Big Day, go wine tasting with your bridesmaids and have them write down their favorite wines. Later, give them each a special bottle of that wine and these personalized wine glasses as bridesmaid gifts. If you have a bridesmaid that doesn't drink let her join in on the fun with this sparkling grape juice.
 Vineyard Decor and Wedding Favors
Good news: if you host your wedding among the beauty of bucolic farmland, you probably won't have to do much decorating. Set the mood with tiny white lights, flowering vines as your centerpieces, and these topiary place-card holders. As for wedding favors, send guests home with personalized red wine favors, corkscrews, or heart-shaped wine stoppers.
Winery weddings are the newest wedding craze. Plan your vineyard wedding soon and avoid the crushing disappointment when the idea catches on and you're left without a venue. If you already picked the location, shop Weddingstand for wine-themed bridesmaid gifts and wedding favors.
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