When it comes to understanding wines, Chrissie Bettencourt, Tourism Director for Hacienda del Plata, in Mendoza, Argentina knows all there is to know. Originally from Kingston Ottawa area,  Chrissie now lives in Argentina and has become an expert in wines as well as chocolates. Continue reading to find out how Chrissie believes we should approach selecting wine that will compliment your dishes, not overtake them or get lost in the meal. During all of the hustle and bustle of wedding [...]

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1.  Morning Wedding:  A morning ceremony is often held in the morning hours, 9:00 or 10:00 am.  This is followed by a lovely breakfast or brunch reception. You can have a buffet style or sit down reception meal. Foods served at this type of reception would be; toast, rolls, eggs, omelette, fresh fruit, croissants, quiches, cheese and cold cuts. Coffee, tea and juice perhaps even champagne or champagne punch. Wedding cake 2.  Luncheon: Late morning ceremony followed by a luncheon [...]

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