Curated wedding wines and spirits for any budget
Westchester, W. Connecticut and New York
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Dave Pauker
OWNER AND CHIEF WINE OFFICER
Wine at Five, based in Rye, NY, offers a custom curation of wine and spirits for every part of your wedding experience, with access to bottles that aren't available just anywhere.
Hello and congratulations on your engagement! This is such an exciting time in your journey, and we're here to help make it that much more special by putting something great in your glasses.
We're a husband-and-wife team who believe your wedding wines and bar offerings should be as thoughtful as the rest of your day—not an afterthought, not the usual bulk buy, and definitely not boring! Whether you're planning a backyard dinner party or a full wedding weekend, we'll help you choose wines and spirits that are personal, meaningful, and downright celebratory - no matter what your budget.
Dave has over a decade of experience in the wine world and deep relationships with importers and distributors. That means access to wines you won't see everywhere—and honest guidance rooted in an appreciation for the details. We also provide all the spirits - gin, vodka, whiskey, tequila, mezcal, etc.
Yes, we take wine seriously. But we also believe it should be fun, approachable, and reflective of you.
Bespoke Wine & Spirits Curation
We specialize in helping couples supply their own wine and spirits—especially when working with caterers or venues that allow outside alcohol. We tailor every list to your style, your menu, your event, and your budget. And most importantly, we have access to wines you can't find everywhere. We do all the heavy lifting when it comes to just how much you need based on guest count and can truly work within any budget.
Private Tastings (aka the best part of wedding planning)
Before we finalize anything, we taste. (In fact, our motto is "always be tasting"). We'll organize a relaxed but focused tasting that helps narrow in on the wines that fit your event best—from toast-worthy bubbles to versatile reds and whites for your reception and meal.
We want you to be as hands-on in the process as you want to be - because tasting and choosing the wines together is not only fun, it's one of those rare planning moments that can actually feel like a date. You'll leave knowing exactly what's being poured and why, with total confidence that it fits your day.
Full-Service Support
We can help you plan wines for:
- Rehearsal dinners
- Wedding receptions
- Champagne toasts
- Cocktail hour
- Wedding brunch
- Wedding party gifts
- Milestone anniversaries (yes, we offer year-one bundles too)
Why Couples Choose Us:
We're personal. We're passionate. And we're picky—in the best way. We work with couples who know exactly what they want and need our helping finding it, as well as couples who are less familiar with the wines they want, and are looking for that expert guidance on selecting wines they and their guests will actually love drinking.
This isn't just about checking a box—it's about adding to the magic of the day.
Reach out and we'll get the corks turning!
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Meet the team
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- Dave PaukerOwner and Chief Wine OfficerDave has over 12 years experience in the wine and spirits industry. What started out as a side passion during grad school, quickly grew into a full-time profession. A lifelong learner and geography buff, Dave is a self-taught wine officianado who loves the stories behind the wines and sharing those stories with customers even more. After nearly a decade of first opening, then running, a specialized wine shop in the West Village, Dave opened his own shop in Feb. of 2023. P.S. Dave met Meridith when he was running the aforementioned beloved West Village wine-shop and she was a "frequent" customer. I wonder why she came in so often... ;)
- Meridith MillerMarketing and Chief Tasting OfficerMeridith is a tech professional by day and a wine lover by night. She first "met" Dave shortly after she moved to New York from San Francisco in 2011 when she stumbled into a cool wine store in the West Village and spotted a cute guy talking wine. He was the "cute wine guy" for years until one day in 2019 they finally decided to have a glass of wine outside the store. And the rest is history... When she's not working her day job, Meridith helps Dave with marketing and partnerships for the store and of course, helping him taste all the new wines.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Marissa M
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5.0
8/07/2025
We couldn’t have been happier working with Wine at Five for our wedding in New Jersey. From the very beginning, Dave, Mer, and the entire team guided us through every step of the p...
rocess with care, creativity, and professionalism.
We were looking for a thoughtfully curated selection of wines and liquors—something that felt personal and a bit different from the standard wedding bar. Wine at Five totally delivered. We had a tasting, chose incredible bottles from small, independent producers, and ended up with a unique, memorable lineup that reflected us perfectly.
They also handled all the logistics and delivery seamlessly, which meant we could just relax and enjoy our day. Our guests are still talking about the drinks—seriously! The quality and curation elevated the whole celebration.
Thank you, Wine at Five, for helping make our wedding so special. We’re so grateful!
Love You Bunches (wine joke - this producer was featured at our wedding!),
Marissa & Joe
Response from Wine at Five on 08/08/2025
Thank you so much Marissa and Joe! You two were so great to work with - we had so much fun...
helping add to your already beautiful wedding. To a lifetime of cheersing together with great wine!
Suzanne D
5.0
8/26/2025
We used Wine at Five for our daughter's rehearsal dinner and welcome party. The venue offered a banquet package but we wanted something a bit more special. Dave and Meridith came ...
up with some wonderful choices within our price range that were suitable for our event. The wine was so good that the bartends suggested the venue consider carrying them!
The process was seamless, the wine delivered on time, and enjoyed by all. Five stars!
Any questions?
Rachel F
5.0
8/15/2025
We got married at the Rainbow Room in New York City, so while we were required to purchase all bar services from the venue, we still wanted to incorporate great wine into our weddi...
ng experience - so Dave helped us get creative and it was just what we were looking for. My husband and I are by no means wine connoisseurs, but we love having a special bottle of wine on special occasions. Dave was able to find us wines that would be ready to open on each of our anniversaries for the first 25 years. Each bottle had a table number on it during the reception, which corresponded with the anniversary year we’re meant to open and drink. Guests at each table signed the bottles and now every year on our anniversary, we get to see sweet notes left by our family and friends AND drink a great bottle wine to celebrate. It has been such a fun anniversary tradition, opening a new bottle each year and also a special way to reflect back on our wedding.
Dave’s wine expertise and industry experience works to your advantage, as he was able to access bottles we wouldn’t have normally found on our own. Quite honestly, if we could have purchased all of our wines from him for the reception, we would have! Dave is incredibly knowledgably about all aspects of wine- the varietals, where the wine grows and comes from, how they will taste, what food the wine pairs well with. He is able to help you select what wines are right for you and does so in such a warm and supportive way.
The wines you get from Dave are guaranteed to make you and your guests happy. He is open to working with your budget and most importantly, he takes all the stress out of decision making. Highly recommend working with Dave and team for any event.
Response from Wine at Five on 08/17/2025
Thank you so much Rachel!! This was such a fun project to work on with you and Brian. I lo...
ved how committed you both were to building something that would last beyond your wedding day and I was honored to play a part in that. Cheers to a lifetime of toasting!
Thomas M
5.0
8/10/2025
Truly could not have been happier with our experience with Dave and Mer at Wine at Five. They were so good at using our guidelines / requests to curate an awesome selection of wine...
s for each part of our wedding. They considered everything and made the decision process super fun. We were guided towards wines that that felt thoughtful and personal, not just “good enough.”
A special shoutout to the champagne they recommended for our toasts. it wasn’t just a token champ to check the box, but a seriously good sparkling wine that elevated the moment!!
My wife and I were pretty into the process, but if you want Wine at Five to take the selection process off your plate I would 100% trust them. Highly recommend!
Response from Wine at Five on 08/11/2025
Thank you Thomas and Sarah!! The level of detail and thought you put into your wedding was...
truly awe inspiring. Thank you for asking us to be a part of it! Cheers to a lifetime of special toasts.
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Westchester, W. Connecticut and New York
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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