Weddings Compass

Being invited to a friend’s, or family member’s wedding ultimately means you probably will have to think about the perfect gift to give them. Most couples will provide a wedding registry at some sort of online retailer or brick-and-mortar retailer for items they need once they start their life together, but it may not be the most personal of gift ideas. If the wedding couple that you are getting a gift for enjoy drinking wine, then a wine gift set is a perfectly good gift to give for a wedding, and in fact, it can be one of the best gifts to give because they will be able to enjoy it when they want (wine doesn’t exactly expire when unopened). They can save it for a special occasion in the future, whether it is an anniversary for their wedding, or their first dinner party hosted as a married couple.

There are a lot of options when it comes to getting a wine gift set for a wedding gift, but many online and in-person retailers make it easy to narrow down your selection for giving to your friends or family members getting married.

Individual Wine Bottles

If you know exactly the type and brand of wine that is your friend’s or family member’s favorite, then when you purchase a wine gift set for them for their wedding, you may have quite the easy time picking out the wine you want to get for them. Going with a favorite is a great idea for a gift because you already know exactly what they would enjoy for a special occasion anyways, and you can decide to purchase them several bottles for future use.

Wine Gift Basket

If you aren’t sure what your intended recipient’s favorite wine is, then you can always go with the ever-appreciated wine gift set of a wine gift basket. Most wine sellers offer some sort of variety pack gift basket when you aren’t sure exactly what you want to get, or when you want to get a thematic variety. These gift baskets can either be several varieties of the same type of wine (red wine, white wine, sparkling, etc.), or they can be based on the localities from where they come, such as an Italian wine gift basket, or a France vs California wine gift basket.

Wine Accessories

Purchasing a wine gift set for a wedding gift can be a great idea, but you can expand on that even further by building up the gift set with some additional accessories that any wine drinker could appreciate. These can include items such a thematic or high-quality wine corkscrew or wine opener, a nice high quality wine rack for displaying and holding the wines, as well as a good quality wine cooler to keep their wine chilled. You could also get custom etched wine glasses, which they can put on display or use at their future dinner parties or special occasions.

Where to Purchase Wine Gift Sets?

When you go into a wine seller storefront, they will often be advertising wine gift baskets somewhere in their store. If you know the types of wines the intended recipients like, you may be able to find the right gift basket right then and there, but if there isn’t a good selection available, then you may want to check out online retailers. Online wine sellers will often have a much larger selection available than stores since they often have access to a much wider range of wines worldwide. An online wine store will be able to easily ship you the gift basket wherever you are, and they have several thematic selections. They may even have accessories for you to purchase.

Wine is a drink that many people enjoy, and for some, it can even be a spiritual experience for them that they choose to share with their friends at their most important or intimate occasion. You can never go wrong with a wine gift set for your wine loving friends; and if you don’t know exactly what they like, there are many varieties of wine gift sets available, or you can just ask some of their close friends for suggestions. So, if you are stuck at what to get for your friend or family member’s wedding, then consider getting the ever enjoyed wine gift set.

A beautiful wedding dance with your partner, while all the guests look on or join in, will brighten an already special day and create unforgettable memories for everyone. We are not all expert dancers, however. So, you might want to take a wedding dance lesson to help you shine on the dance floor on the big day.

Search online for wedding dance lessons near me to find experienced dance instructors in your location. Contact them via email or phone and inquire about their availability well in advance of the wedding date. And consider the following things when selecting a wedding dance lesson:

Which song are you going to choose?

While you might find it tempting to choose your favorite song, keep in mind that it must have a tune that you can adapt to a dance. So, for starters, make a list of the songs that you and your partner enjoy. And have a discussion about these with your dance instructor. Given their experience in choreographing dances for weddings, they will be better able to recommend the song or songs that will be suitable for your purpose.

If you are a novice dancer, they might suggest a song that is under three minutes long. That is because it will be easier to choreograph and help you master a shorter dance routine than a longer one. Additionally, shorter dance routines are likely to go down better with your guests.

Do you prefer a simple or complicated dance routine?

As long it suits the song or music, you can spice up the dance floor with waltz, foxtrot, swing, rumba, salsa, hip hop, and line dances. You can even do a fusion of different dance styles. The sky’s the limit as far as dance creativity goes. You can choose something traditional and romantic, something fun and playful, or something dashing with dramatic movements.

However, you will need to evaluate your and your partner’s dance skills honestly when selecting a wedding dance. Consider if you will have the time in the days leading up to the wedding to practice and master very complicated dance steps. If not, then try to keep things simple and doable. That is especially important if you also want your guests to join you on the dance floor. Picking a dance that is easy for everyone will make for a more enjoyable experience.

Which dress and dance shoes are you going to wear?

You will have to make sure that the shoes and attire that you are going to wear for your wedding will be suitable for the dance you have selected. If you are a woman and intend to wear high heels, you will need to practice dancing in those shoes. Make sure you can maintain your balance and dance easily in them.

The same goes for your wedding dress. Is it a comfortable fit? Can you easily twirl, dip, and generally move about in it without fear of tearing it or tripping on it? Can your partner manage the dance steps without stepping on it? These are not minor details, but necessary considerations to have a successful wedding dance.

Will you require a lot of dance practice?

Probably, you will. If you have no dancing experience, you might want to start classes at least six months before the wedding date. Whichever dance routine select, you will need to have at least 25 hours of practice experience, perhaps longer, to develop good enough skills to perform in public. Plus, when you start early, you will be less stressed over the wedding preparations and, therefore, inclined to be more attentive.

The lessons will generally cover dance timing and connection and help you to become more confident and creative. You can have the lessons at the dance studio, but many dance instructors may also be open to teaching you at the location of your choice and at the time you prefer. You can also get online dance instruction. It will be a good idea to inform your wedding guests in advance of the dances you’ve selected. That way, they will have the time to prepare for them too, and you will all light up the dance floor with your amazing moves.