Tips For Planning A Wine Country Proposal

Planning the perfect proposal requires a bit of forethought. First, you must choose the perfect spot. Few things are more romantic than a winery, since these feature beautiful scenery and a lovely atmosphere. The following tips can help you plan your winery proposal so it goes as well as possible.

Tip #1: Choose a private tour

Wine tours come in a few varieties – private or group. A group tour will find you lumped in with strangers for both transportation and all onsite events. A private tour can be just you and your intended. You may still be with a group for certain things, such as dining, but you will be able to have private time as well. Private tastings, your own dining table, and the opportunity to explore on your own are more likely when you splurge on the private option.

Tip #2: Hire a car

Some tours include more than one winery or location. If you choose this type of tour, make sure you also hire a car. This increases the romance factor, true, but even more important it ensures that you and your intended are safe during your adventure. An added benefit is more privacy. Many wineries offer shuttle or bus services, but you would be traveling with other guests. You have more freedom and privacy when you hire your own wine tour car.

Tip #3: Be realistic

In a perfect world your proposal will go off without a hitch, your intended will say yes, and the rest of your winery visit will be dreamlike perfection. In truth, though, there is a chance that they will say no. When planning your wine tour, be realistic about this possibility. Don't book a whole week with a plan to propose on the first night, since the rest of the visit will be awkward if things don't go as intended. A weekend or even single day visit is usually best for a proposal. If things go as expected, you can always add an extra night to your tour, or plan to come back later to celebrate.

Tip #4: Notify the winery

Finally, notify the staff at the winery about your intended proposal, along with some details. Most wineries are thrilled to host such a romantic event. They will work to ensure that there are no staff interruptions during the proposal. Some may even have special proposal services, such as a desert or special wine service, that they present at events such as these. Most wineries will also help you realize any special considerations that you need to enact the proposal as you desire, such as providing props or setting up a special table for the main event.

For more help, contact a winery or wine tour company.