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The final touch at every wedding is an elegant champagne toast. However, getting to that point is more complicated than you think.\u00a0Wine and champagne decisions alone include\u00a0considering what types to select, when to serve them, plus how many bottles to order without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n
De-stress picking and ordering the best wines and champagnes for your wedding day with the insights and calculations below.\u00a0Our guide to champagne and wine for a wedding\u00a0explores all the necessary\u00a0details to nail\u00a0down\u00a0this planning task so you can move\u00a0onto other decisions. You know, like enjoying one of the happiest days of your life.<\/p>\n
To find good wines for weddings, look for lower alcohol content and a mild flavor that will pair nicely with your reception meal. Give your guests options by choosing at least one red and one white wine. Two foolproof options that can be served year-round are Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Both wines are lighter in body with a subtle fruitiness that goes well with a variety of foods.<\/p>\n
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are excellent wedding wines, but there are other great options like Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best choice will depend on your taste and wedding menu. We\u2019ll cover more wine options<\/a> and food pairings below.<\/p>\n Before calculating the exact amount and types of wine and champagne to order, consider these larger menu questions.<\/p>\n Always round up when determining how much of these signature celebratory beverages to order.<\/p>\n Erring on the side of caution brings peace of mind on your big day, keeping\u00a0guests happy and reducing wedding-day stress. After all, your college pals will never let you live it down if the wine, champagne and other beverages dry up too early.<\/p>\n Luckily, there is a formula for how much champagne and wine to order for your wedding. To prepare for those ordering calculations, first review these factors:<\/p>\n A standard wine bottle\u00a0holds 25 ounces<\/a>.\u00a0From that single bottle, you can expect to get roughly four to five servings of wine \u2014 or\u00a0four to five glasses\u00a0\u2014\u00a0depending on who is pouring and how much wine goes into each glass.\u00a0Again, err on the side of caution and round down to four servings per bottle, just to account for those heavy pours.<\/p>\n Wedding planners suggest assuming each adult will drink approximately\u00a0one glass of wine every hour<\/a>. Wedding receptions, on average, last between three to five hours. Together, we can use these estimates to form the calculation for how many bottles of wine to order for your wedding:<\/p>\n For an easier calculation \u2014 or if you just hate math \u2014 default to this guideline \u2014 order\u00a0one bottle of wine per guest\u00a0above the legal drinking age. For example, 200 drinking-age guests mean 200 total bottles of wine for your big day. Then add 10 to 25 extra bottles atop this one-to-one rule to give yourself a buffer, allowing wiggle room for generous serving sizes.<\/p>\n Sensibly\u00a0adjust your numbers based on the other factors you considered. For example, if you\u2019re also serving beer and having an open bar, you might not need as much wine. You can also decrease your numbers if a portion of your guest list doesn\u2019t drink. If wine is your only beverage or you have many wine-loving friends, you may want to order even more of your selected varieties.<\/p>\n Now that you have a general idea of the number of bottles required, you need to determine how many bottles of each type of wine to buy.<\/p>\n Most people offer at least one white wine<\/a> and one red wine<\/a>\u00a0at their reception. Guests can select the type they most favor and even switch up their selections as the event goes on.<\/p>\n Remember that wines varietals are often served to match the season. White wines and ros\u00e9 are more popular in the summer. If you’re having an outdoor or summer wedding, consider ordering slightly more refreshing white wines. Conversely, heavier reds work better in the cooler temperatures of fall and winter. Bump up the amount of red wine you order if your nuptials fall in these seasons.<\/p>\n Champagne is a type of sparkling wine<\/a>\u00a0traditionally used for the official couple’s toast at a wedding. For that reason, calculating how much champagne to order comes down to how many guests are at your wedding, as each guest will receive their celebratory pour.<\/p>\n The average bottle of champagne contains about six servings for toasting pours. Therefore, the equation for determining how many bottles of champagne to order for your wedding is:<\/p>\n For\u00a0100 people, that\u2019s\u00a0roughly 17 bottles of champagne. Consider rounding up your figure in case waitstaff\u00a0pour larger servings.\u00a0This estimate gives each guest a small serving of the sparkler for the toast \u2014\u00a0you don’t want guests at the last-served tables to toast empty-handed!<\/p>\n If you plan to serve the champagne or sparkling wine throughout the night, you\u2019ll need more. Use the same methods as you used for the other wine varieties to estimate how much to buy.\u00a0On the other hand, if you don\u2019t like champagne, consider a bubbly wine option \u2014 or skip this formal toast altogether.<\/p>\n Wine comes in all varieties, from dry to sweet, red to white. If you\u2019re not a wine drinker, you may not know where to start when it comes to choosing the best wines for weddings.<\/p>\n Wine is categorized by many characteristics, including the five below. Learn about these five defining traits and how they affect the wine-drinking experience to narrow down the options for your wedding menu.<\/p>\n White wines tend to offer a lighter, refreshing\u00a0and more approachable drink choice. White wine types\u00a0span from dry to sweet, with many options in between. Once you narrow down a specific variety of white wine, do some tasting of different brands, as the sweetness levels and even some of the\u00a0aromas\u00a0vary from one brand to the next.<\/p>\n Today,\u00a0some of the popular white\u00a0wines for weddings\u00a0include:<\/p>\n Red wine<\/a> is a classic,\u00a0sophisticated\u00a0option\u00a0popular at weddings\u00a0as well. As with white wine, you\u2019ll find a wide range of flavors, bodies\u00a0and sweetness levels within each variety, so it\u2019s always a good idea to taste before you buy.<\/p>\n When it comes to red wine for a wedding, try one of these options:<\/p>\n For wedding receptions, opt for a dry ros\u00e9 offering\u00a0the best of both worlds.\u00a0Ros\u00e9s carry the bright,\u00a0refreshing flavors typically associated with white wine. Yet it also has enough body to stand up to\u00a0meals and even wedding cake, just like red wine.\u00a0Plus,\u00a0this variety of wine is quickly gaining ground to become a\u00a0premier\u00a0choice for wedding\u00a0celebrations, since it falls body and flavor-wise between white and red wine.<\/p>\n Dry ros\u00e9 tends to have a crisp, fruity flavor without being as sweet as white zinfandel or similar\u00a0American\u00a0blush wines. It is a versatile wine option that works in any season and for any time of the day. Ros\u00e9 is suitable to pair with almost any food options, including chicken, red meat, salads, seafood, grains and vegetables.<\/p>\n Champagne and sparkling wine\u00a0are\u00a0often associated with celebrations, which makes them perfect for weddings.\u00a0Their subtle\u00a0flavors and\u00a0expressive\u00a0bubbles make\u00a0sparkling wines\u00a0a delicious and suitable drink on their own. Dry\u00a0sparkling wines\u00a0in particular work well with foods if you want to offer a\u00a0bubbly option on your beverage menu.<\/p>\n Optimal levels of champagne sweetness depend\u00a0on personal preference, as well as when you will serve the sparkler. If you plan to serve it during dessert, opt for a sweeter sparkler. A demi-sec is usually a good choice. Dry sparklers tend to taste metallic or bitter when served with sweet foods\u00a0like your wedding cake.<\/p>\n Consider these bubbly beverage options to find the best champagne for wedding activities:<\/p>\n Note the only sparkling wine to officially receive the label of champagne must be made in the Champagne region in France.\u00a0Other names include\u00a0the more generic\u00a0sparkling wine, cava, prosecco, Asti and Cremant,\u00a0each designating where the beverage was produced.<\/p>\n Yet\u00a0more important than the name or where it originates is the flavor\u00a0a bottle\u00a0offers. Sparkling wines come in varying sweetness levels, identified by special names. Explore these different levels to find champagne or sparkling wine that fits your preferences:<\/p>\n When choosing your wine, consider your food menu for the reception. The best wedding wines complement the main entr\u00e9e, bringing out even more primary and secondary flavors.<\/p>\n Use these time-tested\u00a0wine and food pairing guidelines\u00a0when crafting the final menu for your wedding:<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let food and wine pairings stress you. Consult with your caterer for wine suggestions to go along with your specific menu. Most people will drink the type of wine they prefer anyway, whether\u00a0it’s a sommelier-approved suggestion or not.<\/p>\n For your own sanity and budget, don’t try to serve every guest’s favorite wine type on top of diverse champagne. Craft your menu from your favorites \u2014\u00a0after all, this day is all about you. Then look to:<\/p>\n You have two main options\u00a0when deciding where to buy wine\u00a0and champagne\u00a0for wedding events\u00a0\u2014 ordering through your venue or caterer or buying\u00a0your own wine\u00a0cases.<\/p>\n Buying your own\u00a0beverages gives you control over exact brands and varietals. You can also usually find better prices from outside vendors and retailers. Ordering wine\u00a0and champagne\u00a0through your caterer may cost you about\u00a0double the retail price<\/a>\u00a0for that specific bottle.\u00a0Sorry, bank account.<\/p>\n However, not all venues or caterers allow you to purchase and serve your own alcohol. Always check with both the venue and the caterer before researching and buying your own wine. No matter how much you love a glass of vino, you don\u2019t want to waste your wedding funds on cases of wine you can\u2019t use on your big day.<\/p>\n Opting for a venue’s or caterer’s alcohol menu includes perks like:<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s explore the pros of buying your own wine\u00a0and champagne:<\/p>\n Use your wine and champagne menu\u00a0to add that\u00a0special touch\u00a0to\u00a0your wedding day.\u00a0Consider customizing the presentation of bottles at the bar in a unique way. Print\u00a0signs to place on the tables or\u00a0at the bar sharing why you chose this particular varietal.<\/p>\n Get creative! There are so many ways you can use wine and champagne to add another layer of detail to your special day.<\/p>\n With wine and champagne selected, it\u2019s time to purchase the wine. If you decide to buy through your caterer, the company will handle\u00a0all further logistics. When buying your own wine, you need to handle\u00a0vendor\u00a0research, purchasing and\u00a0transportation to your final venue.<\/p>\n Follow these\u00a0general best practices when it comes to ordering the ideal amount of wedding alcohol:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to buy your own wine for your upcoming wedding, check out Marketview Liquor<\/a>. We offer fine wine under $9<\/a> as well as case discounts<\/a>, including on mix-and-match varietals, plus 50% off shipping on 12 or more bottles of wedding wine and champagne<\/a> marked \u201c50% Off Shipping Wines.\u201d<\/p>\n Our wide selection of sparkling wine and champagne gives you the variety you want at a price\u00a0you need \u2014 no compromises.<\/p>\n At Marketview Liquor, we can also help you\u00a0plan the\u00a0wine and liquor for your wedding reception<\/a>. Give us a call at\u00a0888-427-2480<\/a> or email us at customerservice@marketviewliquor.com<\/a>\u00a0to start planning the wine and champagne for your wedding!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The final touch at every wedding is an elegant champagne toast. However, getting to that point is more complicated than you think.\u00a0Wine and champagne decisions alone include\u00a0considering what types to select, when to serve them, plus how many bottles to order without breaking the bank. De-stress picking and ordering the best wines and champagnes for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3067,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[143,128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding","category-wine"],"yoast_head":"\nQuestions to Ask When Planning Your Wedding Alcohol Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cal<\/strong>culating Wine and Champagne for a Wedding: The Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How Many Bottles of Wine for a Wedding Reception?<\/h2>\n
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How Many Bottles of Each Wine Type Should I Buy?<\/h2>\n
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How Much Champagne for a Wedding Reception?<\/h2>\n
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Determining Which Wine and Champagne to Pick for Your Wedding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Most Popular White Wines for Weddings<\/h2>\n
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Best Red Wines for Weddings<\/h2>\n
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Best Ros\u00e9 for Weddings<\/h2>\n
Most Popular Champagnes for Weddings<\/h2>\n
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Best Food and Wine Pairings for a Wedding<\/h2>\n
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Providing Enough Drink Variety at Your Wedding Without Overbuying<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Buying Your Own Wine and Champagne Versus Order Through a Caterer<\/h2>\n
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2. Pros of Supplying Your Own Wedding Alcohol<\/h2>\n
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Extra Tips for Choosing Wine and Champagne for Your Reception<\/h2>\n
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Tips for Buying the Right Amount of Alcohol for Your Wedding<\/h2>\n
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Select Your Wedding’s Wine and Champagne<\/h2>\n