Plan a Festive Fall Gathering with Elfster

The days are growing a bit shorter and there is a slight chill is in the air. Autumn is approaching and we welcome the change of seasons. After a busy summer on the go, catch up with friends and family by hosting a casual fall wine and cheese party. Embrace the cool, crisp evenings and check out Elfster’s favorite ideas for your perfect festive fall gathering.

Cheers to Fall

It’s easy to plan a great wine and cheese party and Elfster can help you be ready to entertain in style. Pick a fall-inspired red wine theme or, if you’d like to offer tastings of white wine specialties from anywhere in the world, ask guests to bring along a favorite bottle and uncork a great evening. Elfster’s Dining and Entertaining gift guide offers some great ideas to make preparations simple, like stylish stemless red and white wine glasses and the convenience of a wine bottle and glass caddy or cube wine rack, to keep your wines organized.

And here’s a great addition to your gathering — use Elfster to create a Secret Santa style wine exchange for your guests ahead of time. They can create their own wine wish list on the site and get to know the top picks of their secret elf or share their love of a special selection. Doing the research is half the fun and it’s a great way to share your passion for wine!

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Perfect Pairings

Create simple and attractive presentations for your cheese and other hors d’oeuvres with Elfster’s top picks for entertaining. Serve up a great conversation starter with cheese and crackers on a text-friendly cheeseboard from or a whimsical Soleil Serving Spoon Set from Uncommon Goods. Guests will love the yummy snacks served on colorful, easy to hold tidbit plates to match. And look no further than Elfster’s Savory gift guide to get you started with cheese collections, vegetable flatbreads and charcuterie assortments sure to please any palate.

Here’s to the Host and Hostess

Invited to a wine and cheese party? Make a toast to the host and hostess! Wine gifts are always perfect for any occasion, from personalized wine bags and festive coasters to a handcrafted white marble cheese board. Cheers to the perfect fall gathering!

Don’t forget to keep your Elfster wish list up-to-date with these great ideas for fall entertaining. If you’re looking for a great way to share the season with the ones you love, organize a fall-themed gift exchange with friends and family. Elfster’s secret Santa style gift exchanges are a great (and free!) way to connect, no matter what the occasion. And Elfster’s Dining and Entertaining gift guide has something for everyone and just what you need for inspiration for your own wish list. Need help? You can reach us via Facebook here. Tweet us @Elfster or catch us on Instagram @Elfster.

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Meghan L has been elfing it since she joined the team in 2009. She enjoys coordinating exchanges, talking to organizers, and all things Christmas. Join her for an eggnog latte anytime at Elfster.com