A couple of years ago, I had the wonderful pleasure of being a bridesmaid to my BFF [and fellow LL805 blogger], Hayley. There are so many fun details when it comes to planning weddings — some of which, include the parties and celebrations surrounding the big event.
At Hayley’s engagement party, I wanted something for the couple to have that would commemorate this celebration. Also, I wanted it paired with a fun activity for the guests to do, while milling around the party.
Thus was born: Sign the Wine.
Here’s how to make it happen:
Step 1: Go to a wine outlet store {I went to Total Wine in Thousand Oaks}; you can either scour the aisles [like I did] or ask a helpful sales representative [like I finally did… after 2 solid hours in the store — that place is HUGE!] to help you find wines with labels that have to do with love, marriage, dating, etc.
Step 2: Put an “event” to go with each bottle label! Each started with “Open When…”
Here were mine:
“House Wine” – Open when… you unpack your last box in your new place!
“Double Dog Dare” – Open when… you’re feeling adventurous.
“Happy Camper” – Open when… you take your first camping trip.
“Monogamy” – Open when… you’ve been married for one year!
“Mad Housewife” – Open when… you need to make up 
Get creative! Think of things that remind you of the couple {for example, we always go on camping trips with Hayley’s family, so I chose the Happy Camper wine} — even if you have to make it stretch a little, it adds to the fun
Step 3: Find metallic permanent markers that are safe to write on glass [which are, most importantly, are smudge-proof!]. Have guests sign the wine as they mingle at the party!
Step 4: Give the signed wine bottles to the bride and groom {or the person(s) of honor} to keep!
**hint: this would also be fun for a baby shower (for drinking after the baby is born, of course!), birthday, or anniversary party!**
What are some of your favorite bottles of wine that you could use for a “Sign the Wine” party activity? Let us know by tagging @LocalLove805 #LL805 #DIY
xx~
Nicole {LL805}
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