When wedding expense seems to be spiraling out of control, it’s natural for engaged couples and their families to start looking for ways to reign in the spending. You may start thinking of some things you can do yourself, or look at choosing less expensive flowers or menu options.
So what about the champagne toast? This staple of many weddings can add a pretty penny to your wedding budget. Even moderately priced bottles of champagne can add a few hundred dollars to your budget, and in many cases, it’s not necessarily money well spent. To begin with, if you are not using a caterer that provides you with serving dishes and stemware, you’ll have to rent champagne glasses for everyone. Usually, the wait staff will pour the champagne in the back, and bring the filled glasses to each of your guests. In some cases, they will deliver the empty glasses to the tables, and then fill them individually. This takes the staff away from doing things like setting up your buffet or getting plates ready for your sit down dinner.
How much of the champagne is actually going to be consumed? Not everyone likes champagne, so while they might take a sip to be polite, you’ve probably noticed at weddings you have attended that quite a few guests leave nearly full glasses of champagne behind. Some people don’t like the taste, and there are others that don’t drink alcohol at all. For those people, you could offer a sparkling cider, but it may not even be necessary.
Just before your toasting begins, have your master of ceremonies invite your guests to the bar to choose a drink of their choice in order to toast the happy couple. This ensures that everyone gets what they want, and nothing is going to be wasted. If you want a special bottle of wine or champagne for the head table or the parents’ tables, splurge on something nice, but most people are going to be fine toasting you with a house white wine or a diet soda.Champagne is a really nice thought, and it does add an elegant feel to your wedding. It’s a terrible shame, though, to see money wasted on something your guests are not going to appreciate. Spend the money on an extra appetizer or another dessert option, and let the guests toast you with their choice of beverage or cocktail.
Just before your toasting begins, have your master of ceremonies invite your guests to the bar to choose a drink of their choice in order to toast the happy couple. This ensures that everyone gets what they want, and nothing is going to be wasted. If you want a special bottle of wine or champagne for the head table or the parents’ tables, splurge on something nice, but most people are going to be fine toasting you with a house white wine or a diet soda.Champagne is a really nice thought, and it does add an elegant feel to your wedding. It’s a terrible shame, though, to see money wasted on something your guests are not going to appreciate. Spend the money on an extra appetizer or another dessert option, and let the guests toast you with their choice of beverage or cocktail.
