WBW Creative: A basket of wine for a year of firsts!

One of my close friends is getting married this fall. Her and her soon to be Hubby are getting married at a vineyard and they really enjoy wine!

I knew that I wanted to create a gift that was meaningful, and memorable, so I decided to create a Basket of wine for a year of firsts. I had seen this gift idea on Pinterest, but I tweaked the little sayings, and changed some of them around. The basket included 6 bottles: 4 bottles of wine, 1 bottle of champagne, and one bottle of sparkling cider. I also included some fun little extra things: wine glass labels, a wine stopper, and some napkins with her new last name initial on them.

This was the final product.

Here are the poems that I tied on the bottles:

Wedding night

Bottle of Champagne

Today was one of the most special days of your life; you are officially husband and wife. The night you have dreamed of is finally here, the future surrounds you with hope and fear. May you always remember the vows that you shared, a gift from above you are perfectly paired. Today is the day you’ve married your soul mate, so sip on this wine, and toast to this very special date.

First BIG fight

Bottle of wine

Two imperfect people living together, is bound to cause some stormy weather. Learn to let the little things go. Forgive and makeup so that you can grow. Pour a glass and forget the past, your marriage is one that is made to last.

First Christmas

Bottle of wine

Hearts are full of magic this time of year, so enjoy this bottle with lots of cheers. Celebrate old traditions, and start new ones of your own. Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season and make His name known. While sharing lots of kisses, make a fun toast to your first Christmas as a Mr. and Mrs.

First Anniversary

Bottle of wine

You wear your love and joyfulness as husband and wife. By looking like the last year was the best year of your life. Happy One Year Anniversary (Groom's name) and (Bride's name) here is my wish for you, May the love you had in the first year double in number two.

First Baby

Bottle of sparkling cider

The news that a baby will soon share your life will make you a Mommy, not only a wife. You’ll see it through with some good times and some bad. (Bride's name) the loving Mom and (Groom's name) the dearest Dad. Even though she must toast with this sparkling cider in just 9 months she’ll have a precious, bubbly baby beside her.

I put this on a sixth bottle of wine

This basket of wines, I’ve selected with care to celebrate the marriage milestones that you two will share. Congratulations (Groom's name) and (Bride's name), on the start of your forever! May the two of you always be happy together! Drink these wines on each of the designated days, wishing you all the best and that wedded bliss will come your way!

I used tulle as ribbon to tie in bows on the tops of the bottles. It makes for a very fluffy bow, and looks really fun and fancy.