Tradition is a funny thing for wedding planners – too much hailing to the past will make a ceremony feel outdated and stuffy, while not enough time paid to these traditions can make it feel like something big is missing from your nuptials. The champagne toast makes a regular appearance at weddings all over the U.S., but there are simple ways to help yours stand out from the pack.
Here are a few decorative ideas from Nanina’s In the Park that can breathe new life into the champagne toast and showcase your creative flair.
1. Combine champagne and seating arrangements
Many wedding receptions start off with your guests finding their way to their seats and being greeted by staff carrying champagne, or simply leaving the glasses on the table. You can combine both of these practices by placing your seating cards on large ornate trays wrapped around each champagne flute.
2. Floral accents
As any interior designer will tell you, a pop of vibrant color against a neutral backdrop can create stunning results in any sphere of design, and this can also be applied to your champagne flutes as well. Martha Stewart Weddings suggests placing a small rose, a spring of lavender or any other of your favorite floral additions to adorn the side of each glass. This can dramatically improve the visual appeal of your champagne flutes and a delightful aroma to boot.
3. Champagne cocktails
There’s no hard and fast rule that says you have to drink solely champagne during your toast – especially when there are so many delectable cocktails you can create with champagne as the backdrop! Champagne cocktails are wonderful ways to adhere to tradition while providing your own twist, and there’s countless recipes out there to explore. Check out this list from Food and Wine magazine to begin to brainstorm a few ideas of your own!
http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/champagne-cocktails
