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Bottles needed for champagne toast (assuming 75% of guests participate)
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From the Champagne region of France. The prestige choice.
Best for:
Top picks:
Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon
Quality bubbles at a fraction of the cost. Most guests prefer these.
Best value picks:
La Marca Prosecco, Freixenet Cava, Gruet (NM)
Pro tip: In blind taste tests, most people prefer Prosecco over Champagne. Save your budget for what matters - great food, photos, or your honeymoon.
Budget comparison for 100-guest wedding toast
Prosecco or Cava. 15 bottles at $10-17 each. Perfect for most weddings.
Premium Prosecco or entry-level Champagne. Great quality without breaking the bank.
True French Champagne like Veuve Clicquot or Moët. The luxury experience.
Pass champagne during speeches for the traditional toast. This is the most budget-friendly option.
Greet guests with champagne as they arrive. Sets an elegant tone immediately.
Serve champagne with dessert for a second celebratory moment.
Offer champagne throughout the reception as an alternative to wine.
| Bottle Size | Volume | Glasses | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 750ml | 5-6 glasses | Most weddings, easy to serve |
| Magnum | 1.5L | 10-12 glasses | Better value, impressive presentation |
| Jeroboam | 3L | 20-24 glasses | Head table, photo ops |
| Methuselah | 6L | 40-48 glasses | Statement piece, large weddings |
Tip: Magnums age better and make a great impression. Consider a magnum for the head table.
For a champagne toast with 100 guests, you need about 13-17 bottles. Use 1 bottle per 8 guests for half-glass pours (toast only) or 1 bottle per 5-6 guests for full glasses. We recommend 15 bottles for 100 guests to account for spillage and ensure everyone gets a proper pour.
A standard 750ml bottle of champagne yields 5-6 glasses using a 4-5oz pour. For toasts, you can stretch this to 8 half-glasses. Magnum bottles (1.5L) provide 10-12 glasses and are more cost-effective for larger weddings.
That depends on your budget. True Champagne (from France) costs $40-150+ per bottle. Quality alternatives include Prosecco ($12-20), Cava ($10-18), and domestic sparkling wine ($15-30). Most guests cannot tell the difference in a blind taste test, especially during a toast.
Common champagne moments include: the toast (most popular), cocktail hour arrival drinks, cake cutting, or as a dessert pairing. For budget efficiency, serve champagne only for the toast and offer regular wine and beer the rest of the time.
No. Plan for about 75-85% of your guest list when calculating champagne for toasts. Non-drinkers, designated drivers, and guests who prefer their current drink will often skip the champagne. Have sparkling cider or water available as alternatives.
Champagne should be served at 45-48°F. Chill bottles 3-4 hours before serving. For outdoor weddings, use ice buckets with ice and water (not just ice). Keep backup bottles in coolers. Open bottles should be served within 15-20 minutes of opening.
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