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struggled to recall anything
hot.
the day after thanks to the
Drinks made from elderflowers were
once viewed as sacred and played a
A
zeal in which they attacked vital part in religious ceremonies, so
the champagne cocktails
even if you’re having a secular
wedding, serving elderflower drinks
upon arrival.
would be a nice touch.
When my new husband and I arrived Belvoir Fruit Farms’ latest offering is
toast
at the reception venue after a a Pear & Elderflower Presse, which
purposefully short photo session, the combines the delicate scented taste of
party was in full swing. I didn’t realise elderflowers with sweet pressed pear
quite how thirsty our beloved friends and juice and gently sparkling spring
family were until one of the waiting staff water.
to the
approached me just before we sat down If you feel like getting creative - or
to eat. fancy something to serve up to guests
“I hate to interrupt you,” she said as at a barbecue the day after - try this
hubby and I gazed lovingly at each other, light, fruity cocktail.
“but there’s just £25 left on the bar tab. Quantities below are to serve one,
bride
What would you like us to do?” but it could be easily made in crowd-
Now, promising to love someone for sized quantities for a very English
richer and for poorer is all very well, but summer afternoon wedding.
most newly-weds don’t expect to run out Belvoir Elderflower Cordial is
of cash before the ink has even dried on available nationwide, RRP £4.15 for
and
the marriage certificate. a 750ml bottle.
Weddings are big business, and with the Drink this: While many of the
average UK nuptials estimated to cost guests at our wedding were happy to
around £20,000 it’s no wonder many drink away our honeymoon money,
couples claim they can’t afford to tie the they were much more circumspect at
groom
knot. their own nuptials. My husband’s
It’s not always an option, but holding brother served wine so dreadful that
your after-match function at home or in a no-one could bear to drink it, while
private venue is a great way to beat costs. my niece offered iced water after her
If you’re worried about what to order in wedding ceremony. To strike the right
the drinks line, online fine wine retailer balance between cheap and cheerful, I
www.fromvineyardsdirect.com has a think a tray of white port and tonic
new wedding wine service that promises cocktails are suitably festive - and easy
to take the stress out of the equation. to make even for novice bartenders.
A simple phone call will get you a Just fill a quarter of a tall glass with
bespoke wine list to match your taste, white port (try Cockburn’s Light White
menus and budget - at lower than usual Port, available from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons
prices - created by one of the company’s and Somerfield, RRP £7.49), then add
advisors. ice, tonic water and a slice of lemon.
To get an idea of what they have on
offer, check out the wine list at
www.fromvineyardsdirect.com. Once
you’ve made a decision, delivery can be
arranged in a couple of days and - even
better - it’s free to any UK mainland
address. There’s also a standard sale
or return policy for larger orders.
To save even more, customers who
collect their orders of French wines
themselves from Calais can save
about £1.50 per bottle for wine
and £2 for champagne.
Words by Lucy Corry who raises her glass to While I commend any money-
some best buys.
saving efforts - the wedding
industry is full of charlatans who
love nothing better than helping
I
T’S been more than five
starry-eyed lovers part with their
years since I got married
cash - beware of false economies.
on a hot summer
Good-quality sparkling wine is a
better bet than cheap and nasty
afternoon, but I can champagne (my old favourite
remember it like yesterday.
Lindauer Brut is a winner and often on
special) and there’s a lot to be said
Some of our guests,however,
for offering your guests non-
alcoholic drinks, especially if it’s
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