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A wine themed bachelorette party, in four lines
Revelwick estimates for about nine guests.
- At the house
- About $25A head for cheese, bread and glasses, when every guest brings a bottle
- With a sommelier
- About $45A head for a two hour guided tasting
- A wine region weekend
- $960 upA head for two nights, from the Finger Lakes upward
- A tasting runs
- About 2 hoursWith one bottle a guest and food on the table
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Wine bachelorette party destinations
Wine country weekends, per head for nine people over two nights as Revelwick estimates.
Finger Lakes, New York
$960 a head. Wineries along long lakes in upstate New York, and lake houses to rent.
Traverse City, Michigan
$930 a head. Wineries on the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas, with beaches between tastings. More on Traverse City.
Asheville, North Carolina
$880 a head. Mountain views, the Biltmore Estate winery and a strong brewery scene.
Sedona, Arizona
$1,060 a head. Red rock views with tasting rooms in town and in the Verde Valley.
San Diego, California
$1,180 a head. Beaches in the city and the Temecula Valley wineries within a drive. More on San Diego.
Charleston, South Carolina
$1,290 a head. A food city with wine bars and restaurants, and Wadmalaw Island nearby. More on Charleston.
Palm Springs, California
$1,420 a head. Pool days and desert views, with Temecula wine country within a drive. More on Palm Springs.
Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Willamette Valley
Classic wine country for a longer trip. See the bachelorette wine tour guide.
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How to host a wine party at home
A blind tasting the whole group can enjoy.
Send the invitation
Create a wine themed invitation with the date, the dress code and the price band for each bottle, and ask guests to share any allergies. A custom design with grapes or a wine glass sets the theme.
Choose the theme
Consider reds, whites, rose, bubbles, one country or wines under $20. A theme gives the girls something to compare and talk about.
Cover the bottles
Paper bags with numbers, so nobody knows which wine is which until the end.
Set up a wine bar
A table with a glass for every guest, jugs of water, napkins, a spit cup and a notepad.
Rate each wine
Everyone scores each wine out of ten and writes one word about it. Keep it fun, not technical.
Reveal the labels
Take the bags off at the end, share the favorites, and let the bride pick her favorite bottle to open at the wedding.
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Food to pair with the wine
Snacks that go with the tasting.
A charcuterie board
Cured meats, crackers, grapes, nuts and olives, plus two or three kinds of cheese.
Bread and dips
Baguette, olive oil, hummus and a warm spinach dip.
Something warm
Flatbread pizza, sliders or a pasta dish for a heartier dinner that soaks up the wine.
Chocolate and dessert
Dark chocolate, strawberries or a small cake to share with a sweet wine.
Non-alcoholic options
Sparkling juice, a mocktail and still and sparkling water for guests not drinking.
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Wine bachelorette decorations, shirts and accessories
Themed details for photos.
Decor
Grapevine garlands, corks, wine barrels, candles and burgundy and blush flowers. A vineyard table runner creates a beautiful setting for the photos.
Custom shirts
Sayings like sip sip hooray, wine not, or the bride and her wine crew, in burgundy or blush.
Outfits
Sundresses and flat shoes for a vineyard in summer, with the bride in white or a bridal sash.
Personalized accessories
Wine glass charms with names, stemless glasses, a wine tote and sunglasses.
A photo spot
A balloon arch in wine colors, a neon sign, or a wall of corks with the couple's initials.
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Wine party games and favors
Fun ideas for the evening, and something to take home.
Guess the price
Guests guess which wine cost the most, and the closest guess wins a bottle.
Wine and cheese pairing
Match each cheese to the wine it suits best.
Bride trivia
Questions about the couple, the proposal and the wedding, with a point for every right answer.
Wine bingo
Bingo cards with tasting words and wine facts.
Party favors
Mini bottles of wine with a personalized label, a corkscrew, a cork keychain or a wine glass charm to take home.
A cork keepsake
Everyone signs a cork for the bride to keep, or writes a note for the couple to open on their first anniversary.
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Wine tasting tips: what to do, and what to skip
Advice for a relaxed tasting everyone enjoys.
Do this
- A price band, not a grapeAsk each guest to bring a bottle between $15 and $25, so nobody feels outspent.
- One thing in commonAll reds, one country or one region, so the wines can be compared.
- A blind tastingBags over the bottles, numbers on the bags, and labels off at the end.Free
- Food on the table firstCheese, bread, olives and cured meats before the first pour.$25 a head
- Water on the tableA jug of water and a glass for everyone.
- A tasting on the first nightA relaxed way for a group that has just met to talk.
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Planning a wine themed bachelorette party
The setting, the budget and the transportation.
A wine themed bachelorette party is a relaxed, special way to celebrate the bride-to-be: a blind tasting at home, a day of winery tours, or a weekend in wine country. It suits a bride who loves wine and a group that wants a unique experience rather than a club night.
At home or at a vineyard
A party at home costs little because every guest brings a bottle, and you can create the whole event in an afternoon. A vineyard day needs reservations, because tasting rooms may ask groups to book ahead, and a driver so nobody has to drive.
Don't forget transportation
Book a driver, a wine tour or a shuttle for any day of tours, and agree the pickup time before you go. Ensure everyone has water and something to eat between stops.
Plan around the wedding
Plan the party one to three months before the wedding, and consider the season: late summer and fall are harvest season in US wine regions, so book early.
More ideas
For a weekend of quiet ideas, see chill bachelorette party ideas, and for guests not drinking, see non-alcoholic bachelorette party ideas.
Every guest brings a bottle, and nobody drives.
The wine ruleTasting
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Wine themed bachelorette parties, answered
What groups ask when planning a tasting or a winery trip.
How do you throw a wine themed bachelorette party at home?
Ask every guest to bring a bottle in a price band, cover the bottles, rate each wine and reveal the labels at the end.
Put food out first.
How much does a wine themed bachelorette party cost?
About $25 a head at home, about $45 with a sommelier, or $960 and up for a wine region weekend, as Revelwick estimates.
Book a driver for any winery visit.
Where should we go for a wine bachelorette party?
The Finger Lakes, Traverse City, Asheville, Sedona, San Diego near Temecula, or Napa, Sonoma and Willamette Valley for a longer trip.
Choose one the group can reach easily.
What food goes with a wine tasting?
A charcuterie board, bread and dips, and chocolate for dessert.
Add a warm dish for dinner.
What are good wine bachelorette party favors?
Mini bottles of wine, corkscrews, glass charms or a signed cork.
Keep them small and useful.
What should we wear to a winery?
Sundresses and flat shoes, with a layer for the evening.
The bride can wear white.
How many bottles do we need for a tasting?
About one bottle a guest for a two hour tasting.
Have water on the table.
What is a good wine themed party for a bridal shower?
A daytime tasting with rose and sparkling wine, a charcuterie board and a wine bar the guests can visit.
Keep it family friendly with non-alcoholic options.
What should the bride wear?
A white sundress or a burgundy dress with a bride sash, and flat shoes for the vineyard.
Match the shirts to the theme for the girls.
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What to read next
The quiet weekend this suits, the craft afternoon that does the same job, the cheap regions, and who pays.
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Where this comes from
What the figures on this page are, and what they are not.
What the figures are
The at home and sommelier costs are Revelwick editorial estimates for about nine guests, and the destination prices are the site's per head estimates for nine people over two nights. Check current prices before you book.
What is ours
The tasting format, the price band, the games and the favors are Revelwick's editorial suggestions.