Weddings
Thoughtful Couples Do These Things
Photo from Flickr user Speckled OwlBack when I got married, I was certain I was a thoughtful bride because I let my bridesmaids choose their dresses from the pages of a catalog. I clung to that one act as proof of my thoughtfulness.In the meantime, I had planned…
Planning your Wine Country Ladies Weekend
When it comes to my lady friends, Napa Valley has attractions for all of us. Whether we are spending one last weekend together before the wedding or we just want to celebrate that promotion, we’ve collected some of our favorite Napa Valley spots for your unapologetically fantastic ladies’ weekend…
Cozy, Healthy Dinners for Two
Bring the two of you closer together – these three cozy meals are the perfect antidote to winter’s chill.Breakfast for Dinner There’s something so romantic about serving breakfast for dinner with your loved one. Breakfast is a meal we usually only share with our closest and I always…
Five Favorite Wedding Sites
Browsing wedding trends, gorgeous gowns and inspiring food is one of our favorite activities at Monogamy Wines. Here, we’ve shared our top five wedding websites for today’s brides and grooms.A Practical WeddingMeg and team are a Monogamy Wines favorite. This is partly due to an editorial…
Red Wine for Weddings, the Basics
It’s nearly settled! You’ve decided on your venue and your menu – and now it’s time to choose the wine for your wedding. But how do you choose which one?Today we’re talking specifically about red wines for your wedding. With bubbles for your toast and whites…
Engagement Parties 101
Congrats! You’re engaged!It’s time to celebrate with an engagement party.Engagement parties can feel like a confusing offshoot of the relatively straightforward process of wedding planning . Most engagement party traditions are local at best, downright mystical at worst.And although this might feel daunting, all it really…
Share your good news – clever ways to announce your engagement
Whether she got down on one knee, he gave him a ring in his champagne glass or they both just sort of decided one night to get married, all couples have a moment when they decide to commit for life.Despite all the nerves involved in an engagement, the trickiest…
Delight your guests with thoughtful, wine country wedding favors
Winter weddings give you a great chance to get creative with wedding favors. We at Monogamy Wines have put together some winter wedding favors that are creatively edible and wildly useful. We know you want to send your guests home with something remarkable – to show them how much you care…
Make the bride in your life happy with creative holiday gifts
If you’re engaged and looking to make your holiday gift list, we’ve collected some of our most thoughtful wine-country-wedding-inspired gifts for you. Brides and grooms have unique needs during the year they’re planning their wedding. Share with Santa this holiday season.Gift cardsGift…
Inspiring Wine Country Themed Centerpieces for Your Big Day
Table décor at wine country weddings encompasses many styles. To narrow it down, hallmarks of wine country style include rustic wood, elegant food and luxurious settings in a natural environment. We take inspiration from the outdoors with natural colors and textures. We take inspiration from wine country luxury with…
How to stay warm at an outdoor wedding
Whether it’s because the rates are cheaper or the vacation days lined up right, a cooler season are a wonderful time to have a wedding. The fall foliage can provide a beautiful backdrop and the seasonal menu options give you tons of options.In Napa Valley, the temperatures can…
Cozy up with these romantic dinners for two
Just because there are only two of you at home doesn’t mean that dinner means ordering pizza or snacking on hummus. With a small bit of effort, you can make something romantic. Today, we’re sharing our favorite cozy dinners for two. We also added some bonus wine pairings…