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Writer's pictureKelly Medeiros-Raposa

How to Personalize Your Artisan Wine Plate: Customization Ideas and Inspiration

Updated: Nov 13

Artisan Wine Plates are more than just practical accessories—they combine craftsmanship and personal expression. Whether you're designing a unique gift, enhancing an event, or adding a personal touch to your home, custom wine plates allow you to reflect your style through thoughtful customization. With engraving options and wood selections, these plates can be tailored to suit any occasion, making them truly unique.


Why Personalization Matters

In a world where thoughtful gifts stand out, custom items hold special meaning. A personalized wine plate not only serves its functional purpose but also tells a story. By adding a name, logo, or special message, you're transforming a handcrafted item into a keepsake that lasts. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, or personal use, these custom wine plates are meant to be cherished.


Custom Wine Plates: A Canvas for Creativity

Artisan Wine Plates offer multiple customization options to bring your vision to life. Made from fine hardwoods like Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, and Walnut, these plates are finished with a food-safe, maintenance-free coating to ensure lasting beauty. Here’s how you can customize your wine plate:

Elegant artisan wine plate with wine and appetizers at an outdoor event, showcasing customizable options for gatherings and personal use.

1. Selecting the Right Wood

The type of wood you select plays a significant role in how your design will appear. The natural grain, color, and texture of each wood influence the overall look of your plate.


  • Cherry: With its warm, reddish tones and smooth grain patterns, Cherry is ideal for engraving. The lighter color makes intricate designs stand out beautifully.


  • Maple: Maple’s light, creamy palette provides a clean backdrop for engraving. It's versatile and works well for both casual and formal events.


  • Mahogany: Known for its rich, deep color, Mahogany gives a luxurious look, though engravings may not appear as bold compared to lighter woods.


  • Walnut: Walnut has a dark, elegant finish, making it a sophisticated choice. While engravings on Walnut may be more subtle, they add a refined touch.


2. Engraving Options: Text, Logos, and Images

Engraving is one of the most popular ways to personalize a wine plate. Whether it’s for a special event or a thoughtful gift, engraving adds a touch of personality.

Blank wooden wine tray with space for custom engraving, allowing for personalized designs and messages.
  • Text Engraving: You can engrave a meaningful quote, initials, a wedding date, or even an inside joke. It’s a simple but effective way to make the plate feel truly personal.


  • Logo Engraving: For corporate events or branded gifts, engraving a logo makes a lasting impression. Perfect for business events, awards, or client gifts, a logo adds professionalism to the craftsmanship.


  • Custom Imagery: Upload a vector image, such as a family crest or unique design, to give the plate a truly custom look. Artisan Wine Plates can engrave your own image, ensuring the final product reflects your vision.


3. Choosing the Perfect Size

Artisan Wine Plates are available in several sizes, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your occasion or personal preference.

Cherry wood wine trays in four sizes—Club, Bistro, Gala, and Pocket—showing dimensions for each tray style.
  • Club: Inspired by an artist’s palette, this large plate is ideal for long cocktail parties or events where guests will be mingling for extended periods.


  • Gala: A more intermediate size, the Gala plate is perfect for weddings and formal events that include both cocktail hours and sit-down dinners.


  • Bistro: The Bistro plate is slightly smaller and great for casual events like garden parties or gallery openings.


  • Pocket: Compact and discreet, the Pocket plate is designed for cocktail parties where tableware is minimal.


Each size can be customized to your specifications, making them ideal for personal use, weddings, or corporate functions.


4. Event-Specific Customizations

Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, or family reunion, personalized wine plates can be customized to match the theme or tone of your event.


  • Weddings: Custom engraved plates make elegant wedding favors or personalized gifts for the wedding party. Couples can also add personalized plates to their gift registry, creating a thoughtful addition to their new home.


  • Corporate Events: Custom plates engraved with your company logo or event name make excellent gifts for employees, clients, or business partners. They can also serve as elegant trophies for corporate awards.


  • Celebrations: Whether it's an anniversary, birthday, or retirement party, personalized plates add a unique, thoughtful touch to any celebration.


5. Custom Engraved Trophies and Awards


For events that require a touch of class, custom engraved Wine Plate Trophies offer an elegant solution. They are perfect for award ceremonies, presentations, and other celebratory occasions. You can choose from the Sakonnet Collection designs or submit your own custom artwork. After the event, winners' names can be added at no extra charge.

Custom engraved wine plate trophy with carbon fiber design, displayed on a wooden base for a sailing regatta award.

6. Wedding Registries and Personalized Gift Listings

If you're planning a wedding, Artisan Wine Plates can be added to your registry. Artisan Wine Plates works with popular platforms like The Knot and Zola, allowing guests to purchase custom plates as gifts. To set this up, simply request a personalized gift listing. Guests can choose from engraved designs or custom text, making it a perfect gift option for couples, newlyweds, friends, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special celebration that deserves a personal touch.

Personalized wooden wine plates engraved with names, presented as event gifts with elegant gift bags.

7. Care and Maintenance

Caring for your custom Artisan Wine Plate is easy. The plates are finished with a food-safe, maintenance-free varnish that keeps them glossy and smooth. To maintain their beauty, simply wash with soap and water, and dry with a cloth. Avoid using dishwashers or microwaves, as they can damage the wood. With proper care, your wine plate will remain an elegant part of your collection for years to come.


Bringing Your Vision to Life

Personalizing an Artisan Wine Plate is about turning a functional item into something that carries special meaning. Each plate is a reflection of thoughtful craftsmanship combined with your creativity, making it more than just a plate—it’s a memory, a gift, or a statement piece for your event. Whether you’re giving it as a gift or customizing it for personal use, these plates are the perfect canvas for your ideas.

Ready to create your own personalized wine plate? Contact Artisan Wine Plates to get started with your custom order. With options for engraving, wood selection, and size, you’re sure to design a piece that’s perfect for your occasion.

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