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you can probably find a "sparkling wine" for around the same cost as the regular wine. i wouldn't stress yourself out over this too much, though. while i love a glass of champers, i wouldn't be put off if there wasn't one there.
@Ms. Meowerson: Thanks. I am stressing over everything. Unnecessary I know, but it's how I roll. 
Alot of folks say they expect it, but hardly anyone actually drinks it in reality. They will take a glass when it is offered and take an obligatory sip but they leave the rest untouched which ends up being a huge waste of money and alcohol. Save your money and let your guests toast with whatever they are already drinking. Also keep in mind that many people don't care for wine either, although many online say that people who don't may as well be from another planet since "everyone loves it". Serve what you know they will drink, and have nonalcoholic options in addition if the only alcohol you plan to serve is wine. It's your fiance's day as well so she needs to have something to drink that she enjoys, whatever it may be.
Alcohol is never necessary, to answer your question. It's nice to have but not a requirement.
lesbian couple marrying in iowa...i think you need champagne because of the awesomeness of that alone! the start of every loving marriage is special, but yours really needs to be toasted up right :)
I say if you don't like it and your FI doesn't care then go for the wine or sparkling wine. The wedding is all reflective of YOUR tastes. If you aren't going to drink champagne then don't have it :) Nobody will care, they're there to celebrate you, not critique your drinks choice.
We're not having champagne because we both don't like it. No one ever seems to drink it at all the weddings we've been at. You can toast with whatever you've got! :)
This might be one of those regional things. I don't think I've been to a wedding with champagne for the toast. We're not planning on having champagne for the toast at our wedding. We might have a few bottles for special guests/family, but I'm not super sure on it.
I would go with a sparkling wine tastes great and probably cheaper depending on what you get.
I'm skipping champagne toast. People can toast with whatever they happen to be drinking from the full bar. I just think it's a waste to pass it out to all since usually half the people at the table don't even like it. I'd rather put the money into something else.
How about toasting with Prosecco, or Cava (sparklings from Italy and Spain respectively) or a sparkling from the states? All of them are easier on the pocketbook than Champagne. And bear in mind you only have to purchase a limited amount of the stuff if you're just doing a toast with it.
Personally, I reccomend Prosecco. It's a bit sweeter so it has more crowd appeal. And you can get a nice bottle for $12.
I wouldn't expect it... not one wedding I've been to had it... just wine.
Not necessary; especially if you dont like it and your guest prefer wine! I think sparkling wine might be an alternative also though - is it possible you could offer both?
Thanks all. I think the restaurant has some sparklings on the list. I am limited by what they offer (but they have a HUGE list so it should be okay).. because if I bring in my own and pay their $10 corkage fee it ends up costing me about the same as if I'd just chosen from their menu.
FI will drink a beer and be happy.
Otherwise we'll just go with wine. Maybe sparkling, maybe not. Thanks!
I don't think anyone will really care/notice :). As long as some people have a drink in their hand, they will gladly toast! hehe
My mom's parents refused to come to her wedding if there was going to be any alcohol, so my dad's parents were a little upset that there wasn't going to be a Champagne toast, but that was 30+ years ag and everyone had a good time anyway!
Have a couple of bottles of Champagne or sparkling wine available for those who want it, but let everyone else toast with whatever they have on hand.
The only wedding I've been to that I've actually been offered champagne was the one where I was a member of the bridal party. None of the rest of the guests had champagne. The champagne was gross, and I only drank a couple sips.
My vote is just let them toast with whatever they're drinking.
I wouldn't say necessary, but much appreciated! I always drink mine and my husband's.
I wouldn't expect it but we prefer champagne which is why we're offering it. We aren't big wine drinkers but FBIL and his wife last year had wine instead of champagne and it didn't bother us since it was only for the toast and it was their personal preference.
Barefoot makes a good sparkling wine. Figure one bottle for six people to have enough for toasting. At $10-12 / bottle it's not much of an expense unless your wedding is huge.
I never expect a champagne toast and at the last two weddings I went to there wasn't one (or we just didn't stay long enough to do one). I don't care for either, but if there is a toast I prefer champagne, but I wouldn't mind wine either.
we are not having champagne.. we dont drink alcohol and most of our friends dont either...we will have something non-alcoholic to toast to.. and i agree most ppl just take a sip and then waste it anyway
you could even do a sparkling wine they are super amazaing!!!
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Just curious. Is champagne something you consider to be expected / necessary at a wedding or is wine just as good? I personally prefer wine. FI doesn't like either one. Other guests are wine drinkers.
But I get that champagne is "festive"...
It's also expensive! ;)
Do you bees think that toasting with wine is ok?