February 7, 2008

Champagne: True and Fine

Nothing says celebration like champagne. Whether for a one-time shared toast to the bride and groom after dinner, a pre-dinner cocktail hour staple, or a treat that is free flowing all day or night long, there are a number of things you should look for when choosing champagne for your wedding.

Traditionally all champagne comes from the Champagne Region of France. If it does not say France somewhere on the label, it falls into the category of sparkling wine and is not considered true champagne.

Some fine well-known champagne from France include Veuve Clicquot or Moet & Chandon. Available in mini and full sized bottles, the smaller bottles are perfect for that one-time toast or for serving guests in a garden party reception.

As one would expect, the cost of the tried and true French Champagnes are exorbitant. Savings can be found both online and by buying from case lots.

For serving champagne there are two styles of glasses to choose from. The wide rimmed round glasses with shorter stems of yesteryears, perfect for a vintage themed reception, or the more modern elongated flute, which provides an elegant air.

Some venues will have both styles of glasses to choose from, while others will require you to seek an outside rental agency to provide them. You may even wish to purchase champagne flutes as a wedding favor to help guests remember what could be possibly their first taste of real champagne. Add an additional personal touch to your favor by engraving them with your wedding details.

A tried and true decorative feature that incorporates champagne is the creation of a champagne fountain out of tiered glasses. They can be arranged on a turntable or stationary, with or without lights, and serve anywhere from eight to sixty glasses at a time.

For a truly stylish wedding, nothing flows better than true Champagne.

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