Nothing says “celebration” quite like the pop of Champagne corks! The effervescent beverage has long been a symbol of joy and luxury, which makes it a wonderful part of a wedding celebration. These are some great ideas for planning Champagne theme weddings that will be just as festive and fun and the bubbly itself.

Start your wedding planning with an invitation which embraces the Champagne theme. This is not to say that you need to choose stationery with an image of clinking glasses (a bit too obvious, really), but you can bring out your theme in a more understated fashion. For a modern wedding, a pop art bubble design would be fantastic for the stationery. Or select a more subtle invitation with a blind embossed bunch of grapes on the top. Another idea would be to design a custom invitation which resembles the label on a bottle of your favorite Champagne brand.

Welcome your guests to your Champagne theme wedding with a glass of bubbly as they arrive. The pre-ceremony drink has become a more common trend in recent years, and it is one which guests definitely enjoy. Play up the idea of a festive celebration with your attire. For the bride, an elegant gown with plenty of sparkle and beading will be ideal. Choose crystal bridal jewelry to complement the sparkly gown. Sophisticated crystal bridal jewelry such as long stiletto drop earrings or even a lariet style necklace dripping down the back of a wedding gown with a low cut back would be fabulous. The groom will look dashing in a classic tuxedo. Might as well make your Champagne theme wedding black tie, since it is definitely a theme which will work best for an evening wedding.

You can bring the Champagne theme to your wedding reception in a number of ways. Decorate the hallways of your venue with framed vintage maps of the Champagne region of France to set the stage. As your guests arrive, they can be directed to tables which have Champagne themed names. You could use names of famous labels, such as Dom Perignon, Cristal, and the like, or choose bubbly related terms for your tables. Words like vintage, cuvee, and brut will be fun and maybe even educational.

The glamor and sophistication of Champagne should be your main focus for the rest of the reception decor. Tall vases overflowing with white roses would be stunning for a classic style wedding, or opt for a more contemporary yet equally stylish centerpiece such as submerged orchids. Rent crystal chandeliers to suspend over the dinner tables for even more elegance. Tablecloths in a luxurious fabric like damask will dress the tables in style.

Of course, a fine Champagne is at the heart of a wedding based around the bubbly for a theme. This is no time for a sparkling California wine! Pair the drink with luxurious foods like caviar, fresh ripe berries, and Brie during the cocktail hour. At dinner, serve a complementary still wine along with a French meal. A light cake, such as lemon with raspberry filling will be a wonderful dessert to finish the reception. And for the favors, either give your guests splits of Champagne, if the budget allows, or small boxes of Champagne truffles as their parting gift. It is sure to be a wedding that no one will ever forget!

Author Bio: Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, society, and style. Treat yourself to fabulous crystal bridal jewelry from http://silverlandjewelry.com/, and receive complimentary shipping on your jewelry order over $99.

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