A Vineyard theme for your wedding is perfect for a wine loving couple! You don't need to be at a vineyard to create the feel of Napa Valley either...how cool is that! With some creativity, some good food and really yummy wine you can design your wedding to make everyone feel as if they are at a real winery! I believe the main ideas to stick with when designing your vineyard themed wedding are elegance and simplicity. Look into vineyards, country clubs and manicured gardens - rustic sophistication. Talk with your caterer about a "Tuscan" themed menu.
Any Tuscan menu is going to highlight simple yet perfectly-done combinations of peasant breads, soft cheeses, tomatoes, beans, olive oils and wine. Typically you might find starters such as antipasto, bread sticks, and Tuscan white bean bean paté on crostini.
Also on your Tuscan menu you might find a selection of the finest olives and gourmet tapenades, fruit compotes, and delicious cured meats like Tuscan proscuitto and salami. Or in the European tradition, golden pears poached in a flavorful red wine, then knocked over the top with goat cheese and honey. A Tuscan ravioli filled with grilled eggplant, spinach and a variety of cheeses would draw raves as a main course.
This is also the perfect theme to offer a wine tasting for your cocktail hour (hint, hint). Offer a variety of reds, whites and roses, cheeses, breads, and please don't forget the chocolate!
Keep your music more intimate during your cocktail and dinner hours. A soft string quartet for example. As the night goes on, and you and your guests are ready to hop out of your seats, a great traditional Italian band should get your guests stomping!
Here are two of my favorite Boards for some Vineyard/ Tuscan Weddings
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