I'll be blunt. You owe your rehearsal dinner guests a lot more than food. Fact is, some of them will travel a colossal distance to share your big day. Others will be forced to rent monkey suits. Some will even dye their shoes to match a bridesmaid dress. So the least you could do is show them a good time.

Like hosting your rehearsal dinner at a Missouri winery. Whether you go elegant or laid-back, with all the gorgeous scenery, amazing food and fine Norton wine, guests will forget the sacrifices they made and only recall the unforgettable evening spent in Missouri wine country.

Remember what Ben Franklin used to say about visitors and fish? Well if Ben Franklin were alive today, I'd tell him what I tell everyone else—out-of-towners are downright tolerable after a trip to Missouri wine country. A wine tasting is a great way to entertain guests for an afternoon. Or you can make a day of it and tour one of Missouri's four wine trails.

Of course, most out-of-towners are surprised to learn Missouri has a wine country. But one sip of a Norton wine and they're hooked. Trouble is, after that they can't wait to come back and see you again. My bad.

Think about it—how many times does a person get to celebrate their 21st birthday, college graduation or 50th wedding anniversary? Just once in a lifetime (hence the term milestone). So cake and punch just won't cut it.

Especially when you consider the alternative—a festive celebration in scenic Missouri wine country with great food, live music and an assortment of awesome wines. So pick your winery, e-vite friends and family and raise a glass of me in honor of this momentous occasion.

Remember those people you spent practically every waking moment with for years? The ones you haven't seen since graduation? Every wonder where they are now? Well a Missouri winery is the perfect place for a reunion, especially considering that the wine, live music, catering and great scenery are all available right there—like a party just waiting to happen.

Take it from me, it'll be a blast. Besides, aren't you curious to see if your old high school crush is as hot as ever—er, I mean, wouldn't it be lovely to stroll the cobblestone paths of a winery with old friends, recalling the days of yore?

If you ask me, a change of scenery is essential to any gathering calling itself a "retreat". And if you look up the antonym to "cube farm" in the Thesaurus, it says "Missouri wine country." Okay, that's a complete fabrication, but there's no better way to shake that cubicle mindset than with a day of brainstorming or team building at a Missouri winery.

So welcome to my world, where the scenery is lovely and the food and wine is exquisite. And where, for the first time, you'll have the perfect excuse to drink on the job.

So, you're going to take the plunge, eh? Well as long as you're tying the knot, you may as well do it in style. There's nothing more romantic than a wedding at one of Missouri's picturesque wineries. There are photo ops galore, and on-staff event planners can arrange for musicians, catering, photography, florist and cake design.

Of course, all that pampering doesn't leave much for you to do—just mingle with guests, dance, have your picture taken, eat cake, drink wine, and have a blast—if that's the sort of thing you're into.

Nothing says best of luck on your impending nuptials like an evening spent in quiet reflection and contemplation.

Just kidding. The bride will have enough quiet evenings after she ties the knot. So the least you could do is give her a send-off that is festive and fun and filled with laughter and music…and exceptionally good wine. It's easy when you plan a bachelorette event at a Missouri winery. You could book a private group wine tasting, or rent a limo for a daylong trek along any of Missouri's wine trails. The possibilities are endless.