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Chocolate & Wine Wedding Theme Ideas

Hosting a chocolate and wine themed wedding is a delicious way to create a truly memorable event. It makes for a unique way to add a touch of elegance and sweetness to your big day. From a custom cake adorned with chocolate shavings and fresh fruit to a curated selection of wines, a chocolate and wine wedding theme can make for a one-of-a-kind celebration. With the help of this guide, you’ll get inspired by a range of chocolate and wine themed decor ideas that will ensure your wedding is never forgotten!

Wine and chocolate make for a delectable pairing and not just for the tastebuds. Touches of chocolate brown throughout your venue can add a rustic and charming feel to your decor. When combined with rich red tones, a new level of warmth and hospitality is achieved.

There are two wonderful unity ceremonies worth considering that will perfectly tie in with your wedding theme:

Chocolate & Wine Unity Ceremony

This unity ceremony symbolizes the bitter and sweet moments of life. Just before their vows, the couple savors a piece of dark chocolate (the bitterness) and a glass of wine (the sweet). Customarily, the officiant reads a script for everyone to capture the essence of the ceremony.

Wine & Letters Unity Ceremony

After exchanging vows, the couple seals a bottle of wine in a wooden box along with heartfelt letters they have written to each other. The box is only to be opened on a special anniversary where the couple enjoy sipping wine while reading each other’s love letter.

Continue below to find everything you need to plan the perfect chocolate and vino-inspired wedding. If you desire a modern and sophisticated event with a hint of sweetness, look no further than this classic pairing! For additional information on any of the items, simply click on the provided link and you’ll be directed to one of our preferred online affiliate merchants.

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A wine unity ceremony box makes for a cherished way to preserve a fine bottle of wine along love letters. Engraved with your names, the date of your wedding, and a chosen design, this keepsake wood box comes with several closure options.

Personalized Wedding Ceremony Wine Box
arrowsarah (Etsy Store) – Personalized Unity Ceremony Wine Box

Help your guests find their tables with this chocolate brown seating chart board. The sign features ‘Find your Seat’ in calligraphy script at the top and comes with pegs and rope to easily display your table cards.

Chocolate Brown Wedding Seating Chart Board
FARMandBARNdecor (Etsy Store) – Chocolate Brown Wedding Seating Chart Board

This bourbon barrel head makes for a unique way to capture your guests’ best wishes. Available in several sizes and alluring stain options, this one-of-a-kind guest book alternative is personalized with your names, and the date of your wedding. The barrel head can be mounted on a wall or used as a lazy susan at home.

Bourbon Barrel Head Wedding Guest Book Alternative
RockCreekFurnitureCo (Etsy Store) – Bourbon Barrel Head Wedding Guest Book Alternative

For a charming way to collect your guests’ best wishes, this whiskey barrel card holder fits the bill. Crafted by skillful artisans from organic white oak, each barrel is treated with natural and organic wood oil to add an extra shine. With an easily removable top, the barrel holds cards for up to 300 guests. Engraved with your names and the date of your wedding, this whiskey barrel makes for a cherished heirloom of your special day!

Whiskey Barrel Wedding Card Holder
MotorCityBarrels (Etsy Store) – Whiskey Barrel Wedding Card Box

This lovely white gauze table runner brings out the natural charm of a chocolate brown wood table. The contrast is simply exquisite! Available in a wide array of colors, this table runner also comes in your choice of length.

White Cheesecloth Wedding Table Runner
DecoDreamsStore (Etsy Store) – White Cheesecloth Table Runner

There’s no need to break the bank for gorgeous centerpieces. Add a whimsical flair to your tablescape with these wine bottle string lights with cork. You need only nestle bottles of various shapes and sizes at the center of your tables. Once filled with with the string lights and topped with a cork, you’ll be astounded by the effect!

Wine Bottle String Lights With Cork
ChicChicFindings (Etsy Store) – Wine Bottle String Lights With Cork

These wine cork table numbers are perfectly themed for guiding your guests to their tables. Made from real wine corks, each one is hand cut with precision and includes a base made of Baltic birch.

Wine Cork Wedding Table Numbers
DesertCoastalStudios (Etsy Store) – Wine Cork Wedding Table Numbers

Made of high quality natural cork, this custom wine cork place card holder comes pre-cut at the top and flat in the bottom. Each place card holder is personalized with your names and the date of the wedding in your choice of a vast array of designs.

Wedding Wine Cork Place Card Holders
Allincork (Etsy Store) – Wedding Wine Cork Place Card Holders

Hand-crafted from mahogany, these decorative lanterns are finished with beeswax and mineral oil allowing for the natural wood grain show through. Display them on tables with candles, flowers and ribbons to perfectly complement your wedding style.

Decorative Wood Wedding Lanterns
ChezLiseDesigns (Etsy Store) – Decorative Wood Wedding Lanterns

For a charming addition to your sweetheart table, this monogram handcrafted from cork makes for a beautiful touch. You also the option to use the first letter of your names for an ampersand-style topper.

Cork Wedding Monogram
DesertCoastalStudios (Etsy Store) – Cork Wedding Monogram

If you’re looking for the perfect gift to thank everyone in your bridal party, this personalized wine caddy makes for a wonderful idea. This caddy comes in a selection of wood types and an array of designs. The custom message will win their hearts while the glasses and bottle of fine wine will win their taste buds!

Personalized Wine Caddy  Bridal Gift Idea
OutlawCanyonCreation (Esty Store) – Personalized Wine Caddy

These lovely personalized cork wine glass charms come with your choice of a silver grape or wine bottle charm. Each one is handmade and personalized with hand-stamped black initials. Wine glass charms are a must for any celebration!

Personalized Cork Wine Glass Charms
CharmsByKalerne (Etsy Store) – Personalized Cork Wine Glass Charms

For stylish favors, these chocolate brown organza bags will add a luxurious feel to your gifts. They are perfectly sized to package confetti almonds, chocolate squares, or unique trinkets.

Chocolate Brown Organza Wedding Favor Bag
BlueSheepBoutique (Etsy Store) – Chocolate Brown Organza Favor Bag

No chocolate and wine wedding theme would be complete without treating your guests to the delicious milk chocolate favors! Personalized with your names and the date of your wedding, each piece is beautifully wrapped and adorned with jute cord and natural flowers. (Offered in a selection of colors.)

Personalized Chocolate Wedding Favors
ArmoniShop (Etsy Store) – Personalized Chocolate Wedding Favors

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