Thanks to your keen eye and impeccable taste, you’ve secured the most sublime — and true to you — venue, designed jaw-droppingly beautiful floral arrangements to decorate every millimeter of your wedding and, obviously, found your dream dress that perfectly expresses your individuality.

In other words, you’re ready to throw an infinitely memorable blowout bash in anticipation of your future as a married couple, which, of course, calls for the superlative of celebratory beverages. You’re looking for the most delicious and crowd-pleasing wines, not only for you and your loved ones to enjoy — and boost the festivity levels, if you know what we mean — but also flawlessly complement the ambiance that you’ve so carefully curated.

But where to begin? Because whether you’re a sommelier-level connoisseur or just more of a cocktail person, there are questions to consider. For instance, how does the wedding location or time of year factor into the wine selection? Why should one look closely at the pour during the tasting? What’s better for the toast: a coup or flute? (Both glasses are so chic … )

So, we consulted with Preetam Ghoorbin, Food & Beverage Manager at the Mandarin Oriental, Canouan on the island paradise in the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dee Wood, Senior Catering Manager at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, for their expert tips on selecting the right wines for your wedding. But first, one piece of advice from the wedding gown experts at Galia Lahav: Stick to white wines or bubbly on your big day because even the most sublime vintage of red will not pair well with your dress.