Some Cheese With Your Wine?

Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!

September 19th, 2007 @ 3:33 pm by Mrs. Eggplant

Although Mr. Eggplant and I are not wine drinkers, we received an early gift from one of Mr. Eggplant’s uncles. He belongs to a wine club and gifted us with wine for our reception wrapped in personalized labels with our names. We now have enough wine for 35-40 dinner tables to receive one bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon each.

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Yes, they are just the tiniest bit cheesy, but I think they’re pretty cute and it was quite thoughtful of UIL Eggplant to give us such a generous gift. Our Chinese banquet venue is allowing us to provide our own alcohol without a corkage fee, which is unheard of at most reception sites (but that may just be because the restaurant owner is family friends with Mr. Eggplant’s relatives). Our Saturday reception venue charges a corkage fee of $15/bottle–typical but expensive–so we’ll be providing the personalized wine on day two of the wedding celebration.

For those of you who want to personalize your beverages a bit, these sites are great resources:
http://www.winelabel.com/
http://www.myownlabels.com/ML113.asp
http://www.bottleyourbrand.com/shop/category.asp?idCat=13

Or you could go the DIY route like Miss Lemon and her fabulous label projects!

6 Responses to “Some Cheese With Your Wine?”

Mary says:

miss eggplant,
where are you having your chinese banquet? I’m trying to come up with a list of restaurants we can possibly use in SF/East Bay.
thanks!

9/19/07 at 3:55 pm (reply)

Eric says:

One thing I do (and I got it from C. Cowie) is to have the bride and groom sign the bottle. I take it home, then when I drink it with friends, I am reminded of the gift givers, and I send them a thank you. It’s a nice touch

9/19/07 at 4:09 pm (reply)

beekeebear says:

Cheesy? I think they’re cute. And that’s a very thoughtful and generous gift. Enjoy!

9/19/07 at 4:14 pm (reply)

sarahdoo says:

that is the sweetest gift!!

i would pass out & die. really, thats so thoughtful and adorable.

im jealous!!

9/19/07 at 4:32 pm (reply)