Things You'll Need:
- Someone who can guide you through some varietals of wine
- An idea of what kind of food you'll be serving
- An idea of what kind of wine you like/dislike
- A wine budget
- A knowledge of local wine vendors
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Step 1
Attend a menu tasting at your reception site and establish what your main course will be.
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Step 2
Ask the reception coordinator what kinds of wines couples who've chosen a similar menu typically select.
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Step 3
Visit various wine-and-food-pairing Web sites to get an idea of which varietals of wine you should consider.
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Step 4
Take a day or a weekend to go wine tasting near your reception site. Talk to the employees about your main dish, your likes and dislikes and your budget. Write down any suggestions or ideas they may have. You may also want to ask about a discount if you buy your wine in bulk from them.
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Step 5
Establish a white and red wine to serve with dinner. Though the food will be paired to only one of the two types of wine, most weddings provide their guests with both because of personal tastes.
