{"id":3989,"date":"2025-05-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=3989"},"modified":"2025-06-04T21:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T21:42:57","slug":"its-unforgiveable-to-serve-this-offensive-drink-to-guests-at-your-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/31\/its-unforgiveable-to-serve-this-offensive-drink-to-guests-at-your-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s unforgiveable to serve this \u2018offensive\u2019 drink to guests at your wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Don’t serve these three drinks at your wedding (Picture: istockphoto\/Metro.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

There are a few things you can be certain of at a wedding.<\/a><\/p>\n

Someone will break down spectacularly during the speeches<\/a>, the best man will overshare and make things awkward, and possibly the same person who lost the plot during the speeches will get hammered and start an argument.<\/p>\n

Terrifyingly, if you\u2019re planning your wedding, those aren\u2019t the factors that will cause you the most anxiety<\/a>. Nope, they\u2019re a cinch compared to choosing the drinks<\/a> to serve on the day.<\/p>\n

A 2023 YouGov survey revealed that 42% of engaged couples felt \u2018uncertain or anxious\u2019 about choosing the right wine at their wedding. Many of those cited a lack of wine<\/a> knowledge or the prospect of \u2018getting it wrong\u2019 as the main fear factors.<\/p>\n

When you consider, the average wedding now costs \u00a323,250<\/a>, with catering and drinks typically accounting for at least 25 to 30% of that, the wine choice is central to the day. No pressure intended.<\/p>\n

To help make this decision a little easier for you, here are three drinks<\/a> I think it would be an unforgivable offence to serve at a wedding, so given you\u2019re not (consciously) planning to make this wedding the dry run for your next one, it will pay to avoid falling into these pitfalls…<\/p>\n

Avoid really cheap Prosecco<\/h2>\n
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It’s a lazy and uninspring option (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How many times have you been gasping for a sharpener after a wedding ceremony only to be presented with lukewarm, off-dry bubbles? <\/p>\n

That\u2019s because it\u2019s cheap Prosecco, the lazy and uninspiring option. <\/p>\n

Look, I\u2019m all for saving money, but the fact is there\u2019s plenty of other bubbly options that won\u2019t leave you feeling like you\u2019re wearing a layer of sugary, boozy lip-gloss after the first glass.<\/p>\n

Ditch oaky Chardonnay<\/h2>\n
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Avoid oaky chardonnay (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t get me started on oaky Chardonnay as your white option, there\u2019s a reason people ditched it back in the early noughties like rats fleeing a sinking ship. <\/p>\n

No one wants to be sipping (chewing) a glass of something that could have been made by a carpenter instead of a winemaker.<\/p>\n

Pinot Grigio is a yawn-fest<\/h2>\n
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Pinot Grigio sucks (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the other end of the spectrum, Pinot Grigio sucks at a wedding. <\/p>\n

At the lower end (which is where most of us would look, let\u2019s be honest) it\u2019s a neutral-tasting, yawn-fest. It\u2019s the only \u2018inoffensive\u2019 style of wine that\u2019s actually offensive. <\/p>\n

You\u2019re basically telling people you\u2019ve done you’re own version of a Calais booze cruise to Tesco to get hold of it on 3-for-2 deal. Nothing wrong with a deal in my book, but at least go for something that isn\u2019t the drinks equivalent of off-white wall paint.<\/p>\n

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As a rule of thumb, I\u2019d work on the basis of two glasses of fizz and half a bottle of wine per head. <\/p>\n

Sure, not everybody drinks, but you\u2019ll find someone\u2019s second cousin who\u2019s more than happy to take their place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The good news? There\u2019s a way to nail the wine choices without the need for a ch\u00e2teau budget or sommelier approval. It\u2019s all about the wines feeling like they\u2019ve been \u2018considered\u2019, that, along with a generous returns policy. <\/p>\n

And when it comes to other drinks, my tips would include not handing out Sambuca shots before your dad grabs the mike, or letting your cousin create a \u2018signature\u2019 cocktail because he once bartended in Ibiza. But, you already knew that.<\/p>\n

Here are my top recommendations for wedding wines to avoid Lambrini being your toasting tipple…<\/p>\n

Welcome Fizz<\/h2>\n
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I’d be happier with this than Prosecco at a wedding (Picture: Sainsbury’s)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taste the Difference Pignoletto DOC Spumante Brut, \u00a38, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it, Pignoletto isn\u2019t a million miles from Prosecco, style-wise. Known as it\u2019s \u2018Italian cousin\u2019, though it\u2019s from the Emilia-Romagna region between Modena and Bologna. You get similar frothy apple and pear flavours, but this one is zestier, dryer and full of yellow plum flavours. Prosecco, be gone, I\u2019d be far happier to be greeted by a glass of Pignoletto at a wedding.<\/p>\n

Toasting Fizz<\/h2>\n
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Don’t judge a wine by its label (Picture: Majestic Wines)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toast & Honey Brut, South Africa, \u00a313, <\/strong>Majestic<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n

Full disclosure, I was anticipating disliking this bottle. Why? The name, mainly. Goes to show, don\u2019t judge a wine by its label. It\u2019s produced by fourth generation winemakers based at Tulbagh Winery, one of South Africa\u2019s oldest and most respected estates. It\u2019s rich, dry, toasty, lightly honeyed with a lively streak of zestiness running through it.<\/p>\n

Red<\/h2>\n
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This is the kind of wine that should cost a decent amount of money (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exceptional by Asda Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia, \u00a36.98<\/strong>, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Margaret River is a source of premium wines in Australia, the kind you\u2019d pay a decent amount of money for. Now, I can\u2019t quite get my head around the barely-there price for this silky red that tastes of blackberries, damsons and cherries, but I\u2019m not asking questions in case the Asda team realise there\u2019s been a typo\u2026<\/p>\n

White<\/h2>\n
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A dry and creamy wine with delicious tropical fruit flavours (Picture: Majestic Wines)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Long Coast Chardonnay, Chile, \u00a37, Majestic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

At a recent Majestic wine tasting, this was the star of the show for me. Bang for buck-wise, I was shook. The fruit is sourced from vineyards that benefit from the cooling influence of the ocean, along Chile\u2019s Pacific coastline. That means the grapes have a longer \u2018hang-time\u2019 on the vine, ripening slowly for mad flavour intensity. This is dry, creamy and stuffed with the most delicious tropical fruit flavours.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tLooking for more expert drinks content?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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If you count yourself a purveyor of the finer things in life, Metro\u2019s Drink Up column<\/a> is where you need to be.<\/p>\n

Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven \u2013 a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. From unpacking the best supermarket wines<\/a> from Aldi<\/a>, Tesco<\/a> and Lidl<\/a>, to introducing audiences to the wallet-friendly Cremant out-bubbling the fanciest of French Champagnes<\/a> (or the best wines to drink after sex<\/a>), and finding out what it\u2019s like to go on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa,<\/a> this is a haven for those who love to celebrate.<\/p>\n

Stay ahead of the curve<\/a> as Rob plucks from the vines the wines of the season and the spirits you need to know about; speaking with experts and mixologists while unpacking the latest concoctions, finding the best non-alcoholic options<\/a> for those looking to moderate, discovering the best food pairings for your drops, and going up against the latest TikTok <\/a>chatter to demystify the liquid landscape.<\/p>\n

Can you really make cheap vodka taste expensive by putting it through a Brita filter?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

What happens when you put wine in a blender?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And, truly, how <\/a><\/em>should<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u200b we be storing our wine?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Read More.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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