{"id":14019,"date":"2017-06-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/how-to-buy-good-wedding-wine-on-a-budget"},"modified":"2017-10-05T14:44:53","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:44:53","slug":"how-to-buy-good-wedding-wine-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/how-to-buy-good-wedding-wine-on-a-budget","title":{"rendered":"How to buy good wedding wine on a budget!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worried about your <\/span>wedding wine<\/b>? <\/span>Buying wine for a wedding<\/b><\/a> can feel like a tough job, particularly when you\u2019re on a budget. Planning your wedding is a lot of work, and it\u2019s an expensive business, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that buying wedding wine doesn\u2019t need to be a nightmare. With a little bit of guidance and some idea of what you want, it\u2019s really nothing to worry about. We\u2019ve got together a simple guide to buy the best wedding wine without spending a fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How much wine do you need for a wedding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to do is figure out exactly how much wine you need. You can make this as simple or as complicated as you like, and there are a whole lot of wedding wine calculators out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

The simplest rule of thumb is to take the number of (adult) guests and divide it by two<\/b>. The assumption is that, on average, <\/span>each guest will drink half a bottle<\/b>. Your grandmother may be teetotal and Uncle Ed might drink three bottles\u2019 worth, but don\u2019t worry – it\u2019ll average out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve done this simple calculation, you\u2019ll have a good idea of the total quantity of wedding wine you\u2019ll need. You\u2019ve still got choices to make, but this is a good starting point.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sparkling wine<\/b><\/a> or <\/span>Champagne<\/b><\/a> is always a classy touch for a toast. Don\u2019t lump this in with your calculations above, though. To work out how much Champagne you need for a toast, take the number of guests and divide by 8. This should allow everybody enough for a respectable and toast-worthy amount!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to choose your wedding wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve got a total figure in mind, but how does that equate into actual bottles on the table? First, you\u2019ll need to decide on a breakdown between red, white and other styles of wine. If you want to keep it really simple, go for a <\/span>50\/50 split between red and white<\/b> and be done with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re having a summer wedding in a particularly hot country, you may want to favour white wines or even add some ros\u00e9 to the equation. If it\u2019s the height of winter, offering slightly more red wine might be the best approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add in the amount of sparkling wine you need, and you\u2019ve got a wedding wine shopping list ready to go!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to buy your wedding wine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is more choice today than ever when it comes to buying wine for your wedding. One of the most tempting is to buy your wedding wine directly from your wedding venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many wedding-friendly hotels and restaurants will be all too happy to handle the wine selection for you, but be warned: This can be expensive, and you won\u2019t always be getting a great deal. Venues can use weddings as an opportunity to shift excessive stock, or to sell you wines at an inflated margin. Take this option if you like, but be aware that there\u2019s a better way: <\/span>Do it yourself!<\/b><\/p>\n

Find out the venue\u2019s corkage policy. Assuming it\u2019s favourable, your best bet is to source your own wedding wine from a shop or online.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Buying wedding wine on a budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Picking the best wine for a wedding can often come down to your budget. With a clear budget in mind, you can shop smart. If your budget is \u20ac10 per bottle, you probably shouldn\u2019t be looking for quality, aged Bordeaux wine. In that price range, it\u2019s virtually impossible to find such a thing. You can, however, find great Spanish wine from lesser-known regions within that price range. The following cheat sheet will give you an idea of the best styles of wine to look for if you\u2019ve got a tight wine budget!<\/span><\/p>\n