Weddings
Early Fall Wine Country Wedding Decor
In early autumn, wedding décor takes a beautiful turn for the cozy. The weather might still be hot during the day, but temperatures drop at night. In wine country, harvest is beginning, with lush purple grapes and gold leaves inspiring the colors of the season. We’ve collected some…
Hot Weather Wedding Appetizers
When it comes to summer appetizers, we in wine country like our flavors fresh and inspiring. Although we enjoy hot days, during that most important cocktail hour, we still worry about food safety and the delight of our guests. Even hotter late afternoons require a special look at vegetarian snacks…
12 shoes perfect for summer wedding guests
Summer weddings mean outdoor weddings. Outdoor weddings mean that terra firma can be anything but. It can seem like cute shoes that weather decomposed granite exist? Whether you’ll be tottering down wood chips, gravel, cobblestone or grass, we’ve collected our favorite shoes for outdoor weddings.These wedges, ankle…
Prep for your best wedding guest season yet
And just like that, it’s wedding season already! This summer, we have 3 weddings on deck and we’re thrilled to attend all of them. That said, we’ve developed some strategies ahead of time to make sure we don’t go broke, get sick or resentful of our…
20 Great Rainy Day Date Night Ideas (at Home!)
It’s spring, which means that the weather is even more unpredictable than usual. We’ve pulled together 20 rainy day date night ideas for at home date nights. You don’t even have to leave the house to be kinder, more attentive and a better all-around companion. (Photo…
Get the most out of your wedding thank you notes
Did you know that the rules for thank you notes have changed? You have 3 months to write a thank you note. In a perfect world, you’d write the thank you note the day that the gift appears – and trust me, writing 2 or 3 out every day is…
5 ways to let your partner know how much you appreciate them
The holiday season kicks off this week. With all the family, events, eating and family, it can be easy to take your partner for granted. We at Monogamy wines have pulled together five ways to let your partner know how much you appreciate them – with tips specially geared toward the…
Eight Great Cozy Wedding Appetizers
It’s no small feat to choose the perfect wedding appetizers. Not only do you want to choose something that reflects your shared background, you also can’t forget the season and the location.We at Monogamy Wines have pulled together eight cozy appetizers to bring both comfort and taste…
Our 11 favorite wedding decor DIYs
There are fewer things we at Monogamy Wines love more than DIY wedding décor. We adore how clever brides and grooms make their space beautiful while being resourceful at the same time. We’ve collected our favorite 11 décor DIYs to share with you: Polaroid Photo Cake Topper…
Wedding Cocktail Hour Basics
Cocktail hour at a reception serves several purposes. It gives the couple and their friends and families time for some post-ceremony photos. A cocktail hour gives the guests a chance to meet and mingle with other wedding guests as well as share a snack and a drink before the…
Personal Touches for Weddings
Few events are as intimate as a wedding. When you’re pledging your life to someone in front of all the people you love, well, that’s about as personal as it gets.We’ve collected ten of our favorite personal touches for weddings — bring your family, your friendships and…
Make this together: Personalized Granola Favors
Small jars of granola are an adorably budget friendly favor to consider for your wedding. They’re a favor the two of you can make together, and guests love that you did it yourself. We used the standard labels for our granola, but you could customize your labels with your…