A wedding banquet is one of the few events where wine isn’t just a “nice add-on” — it quietly shapes the mood. The right bottles make toasts feel smoother, conversations last longer, and every course taste more complete.
At Better With Age, we help couples and banquet planners choose wines that feel refined, crowd-friendly, and easy to serve — with an optional consignment arrangement that keeps things flexible.
What “good wedding wine” really means
For a banquet, wine should be:
- Easy to enjoy for both casual and experienced drinkers
- Food-friendly across multiple courses
- Reliable in volume (consistent style, consistent quality)
- Simple to manage (clear quantities, delivery timing, serving flow)
This is why wedding wines are usually built around three anchors:
- a sparkling for toasts,
- a white for seafood and lighter dishes,
- a red for meats and richer flavours.
How many bottles do you need?
A simple rule of thumb for a wedding banquet:
- 1 bottle serves ~5 glasses
- For most weddings, plan ½ to 1 bottle per guest depending on drinking culture and whether you also serve beer/spirits.
A practical banquet split (adjustable):
- Sparkling: 15–25%
- White: 30–40%
- Red: 35–50%
We’ll help you fine-tune this based on guest count, menu style, and whether you’re doing a champagne toast or table pour.
Wine recommendations for Singapore wedding banquets
Below are elegant, banquet-safe styles that work extremely well across typical hotel and Chinese banquet menus.
1) Sparkling for toasts
Best for: welcoming, speeches, first toast, celebratory photos
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Brut Champagne (classic, premium, loved by most guests)
Crisp, dry, and instantly “wedding-appropriate.” -
Quality Crémant or premium sparkling (value-friendly, still elegant)
Great for larger weddings where you want polish without overspending.
Serving tip: Sparkling disappears fast at the start — don’t under-buy.
2) White wine for seafood and lighter courses
Best for: prawns, scallops, fish, tofu, vegetable dishes, starters
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Chardonnay (unoaked / lightly oaked)
Smooth, easy, and familiar. -
Sauvignon Blanc (fresh and aromatic)
Bright, clean, and great for seafood. -
Riesling (dry or off-dry, depending on the menu)
Excellent if your banquet has sweet-savoury sauces.
Serving tip: White wine tastes best properly chilled — we can advise on timing and ice-bucket planning.
3) Red wine for meat and richer dishes
Best for: roast meats, duck, lamb, braised dishes, truffle/umami flavours
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Pinot Noir (elegant, smooth, easy to drink)
Works beautifully for mixed crowds. -
Merlot / Bordeaux blends (classic banquet red)
Balanced, familiar, and consistent for large pours. -
Syrah/Shiraz (richer, bolder option)
Great if your menu is heavier and guests enjoy fuller reds.
Serving tip: For banquets, choose reds with softer tannins. They’re easier with food and more guest-friendly.
Pairing by common wedding banquet menus
If your menu includes…
- Seafood-heavy banquet: focus on sparkling + white, keep reds softer
- Roast & braised dishes: bring in Merlot/Bordeaux blend as the main red
- Modern hotel western banquet: Chardonnay + Pinot Noir is a dependable “premium feel” pairing
- Spicy or sweet-sauce dishes: consider off-dry Riesling or fruit-forward reds
If you share your menu with us, we’ll match the wines course-by-course and keep it simple.
Our consignment option for weddings
Weddings can change: guest counts shift, tables increase, or drinking patterns surprise you.
That’s why we offer a consignment arrangement (available by approval and arrangement), designed to reduce overcommitting while still ensuring you have enough on the day.
How it works (simple):
- We propose a recommended quantity and wine selection.
- You can secure the booking with 50% upfront payment.
- Final quantities and settlement follow the agreed arrangement based on the event plan.
This option is ideal if you want flexibility while keeping your wine program polished and professionally managed.
A simple way to choose your wedding wines
If you want the most straightforward, elegant solution, go with:
- 1 sparkling (toast + welcome)
- 1 white (seafood + lighter dishes)
- 1 red (meat + main banquet pours)
From there, we adjust based on your:
- guest count
- banquet style
- budget range
- venue rules (corkage, service, delivery window)
Plan your wedding wines with Better With Age SG
If you’re planning a wedding banquet in Singapore, we’ll help you:
- build a wine plan that fits your menu and guest profile
- recommend crowd-friendly wines with a premium feel
- arrange a consignment option with 50% upfront (subject to arrangement)
- keep everything clean, clear, and stress-free
Chat with us with:
- wedding date
- venue
- guest count
- banquet menu (or cuisine style)
- budget range (per bottle or total)
…and we’ll propose a simple wine list with quantities and serving guidance.