Winery Styled Engagement Party

Selecting a Color Palette When deciding upon a color palette for a winery styled engagement party, we took our inspiration from nature. We found inspiration in the fruits and flowers of the season, and the changing of the leaves. The colors that resonated the most with our theme were deep red, pumpkin orange, sage green, and neutrals in shades of brown and black. Decorating for the Season This festive and hearty table design starts with some fun, basic elements like a patterned burlap table runner made from fabric sourced at the local craft store. We topped it with an easy-to-create DIY Hand Lettered Chalkboard Table Runner then added in seasonal flowers and greenery for a live element. Woodland animal props, pine cone votive holders and a foam pumpkin add to the theme. Metal hearts made from wine barrel rings were hung on a dark wood wall behind the table; a nod to our engaged couple's upcoming celebration. Defining a Starting Point A great wine and cheese pairing display starts with a great display for plates and napkins, with a well defined starting point. We selected elegant Ivory Scalloped Plates and Fall Breeze patterned napkins, and placed them atop a real wine barrel. Fresh flowers and a cute squirrel figurine adds charm, and a pedestal cake plate is loaded with crackers, flatbreads and fruit. A glittering Maple Leaf Garland connects the wine barrel to the main attraction; a decadent display of wines, cheeses and accompaniments. Perfect Pairings This robust selection of wine and cheese pairings was carefully curated by researching popular favorites online, as well as perusing the aisles of our favorite local gourmet grocery store. Cabernet wine pairs well with Manchego cheese and chocolate; Chardonnay goes well with Brie, Marcona almonds and apples. Rose wine pairs well with honeycomb and Brie, and Merlot matches up well with a strong pesto Gouda. The tasty offerings were laid out on our Hand Lettered Chalkboard Runner, which made it easy for guests to see the best edible selections for each wine. We added in piles of fresh fruits like grapes and berries, and accented the table with Burlap Leaf Shapes and seeded eucalyptus, which provided a beautiful scent. We also created some simple Cork Cheese Labels to coordinate with this look. Elegant Edibles A fall engagement party wouldn't be complete without one of our favorite appetizers. ig, Pancetta and Arugula Flatbread is a happy melange of salty and sweet, and goes fantastically with our wine and cheese theme. The finished flatbread was sliced into two-bite appetizer portions and displayed on a beautiful Three Tier Serving Platter. The serving piece assembles in about a minute, and can be disassembled and stored flat. Fall is a beautiful season for celebrating with friends and family, and a wonderful time of year for an engagement party. We hope you've enjoyed our ideas and suggestions for hosting a beautiful wine and cheese pairing party. Cheers to you, and happy celebrating! Want to see more be sure to check out my: Pancetta and Arugula Flatbread, Cork Cheese Labels and easy-to-create DIY Hand Lettered Chalkboard Table Runner.