Is there a simple yet beautiful idea you can think of for the reception? An elegant champagne tower is what you need! A champagne tower is an excellent way to make a lively and memorable statement at your wedding. This glittering arrangement is eye-catching as decoration, and it's also an innovative way to offer guests a toast with champagne. It's not as simple as just putting your glasses high and crossing your fingers. Follow the steps below to build your own champagne tower for your wedding, with ideas on making it unique.
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How to Make a Champagne Tower?
A fun activity for a couple is constructing their champagne tower, but care must be taken to ensure it stands the test of time. Follow these steps to learn how to build a champagne tower!
Step 1-Find a Sturdy base
Having a sturdy base is essential before you build your tower. Don't try to construct the tower on a narrow or shaky table. In case any Champagne does fall (it shouldn't), you may wish to place a towel or spillage tray under your table.
Step 2 -Start Building Your Tower From the First Level
Once you have a solid base, you must determine the total number of glasses needed and the desired height of your tower. Place your bottom layer in a square configuration, with each glass contacting the ones around it.
Start by creating a foundation layer of 25 glasses (5×5=25), followed by a second tier of 16 glasses (4×4=16), the third tier of 9 glasses (3×3=9), the fourth tier of 4 glasses (2×2=4)and a top tier of 1 glass.
You need more than five tiers, do you? If you want to proceed, you must add one number of higher tiers multiplied by themselves. For instance, if you want 6 tiers, start with a base of 6×6=36 glasses, then add layers of 5×5, 4×4, and so on.
Step#3 Open the Champagne & Get the Glasses Ready to Fill
Pour the chilled champagne into the glass at the tower's peak slowly, allowing it to overflow. The overflowing champagne will then trickle into the glasses on the level below, filling them until they overflow, and so on. Once the champagne tower is complete, It's time to let your guests raise a glass of toast.
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How many bottles of champagne will you need?
Obtaining an appropriate quantity of champagne is the primary step in building the perfect champagne tower. To calculate how many ounces of champagne you'll need, multiply the number of glasses you have by the average amount of liquid held in one glass. Then divide that number by the average amount of liquid in a bottle of champagne.
The standard number of servings per bottle of champagne is six, but you should count on having some leftovers, so calculate by five when estimating how many bottles you'll need.
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Essentials To Remember
- Before building your tower, you should verify that it is permitted at your venue. Setting up a champagne tower incorrectly increases the likelihood that it will topple, which could result in serious injury.
- To prevent glasses from toppling over when stacked, only coupe glasses should be used. Coupe glasses are short, have a wide bowl, and have a thick stem, making them ideal for stacking.
- Make sure that each glass securely touches the others as you build the tower. If you do this well, the middle of the group of five glasses will be shaped like a diamond.
Common FAQs On Champagne Tower
What's the point of a champagne tower?
Champagne towers are structures made of glass, either stacked vertically or horizontally on a stand. Each glass can be filled beforehand, or the couple can start at the top of the tower and pour bottles of champagne to fill the rest of the glasses.
Are champagne towers worth it?
Yes! If you want your wedding to stand out and be remembered as a spectacular event, then serving champagne from a tower is the way to go.
How many bottles do you need for a champagne tower?
One bottle of bubbly for five glasses means you'll need six bottles to fill a 26-glass tower.
Does a champagne tower make a mess?
True, even the most experienced pourers occasionally lose their stuff. Be sure to place your champagne tower on a chic tray to contain any mishaps.
Why do people do a champagne tower at weddings?
The use of champagne towers is a trend that has been growing in popularity at weddings for several years, and the reasoning behind this trend is obvious. They are visually appealing, signal to visitors that the festivities have begun, and can even be utilized in place of a wedding cake if sugary goodies aren't your thing.
Final Thoughts
We've all seen those movies or TV shows where the hosts throw a big party and set up a champagne tower to make the guests feel special. Having a champagne tower at your wedding is a surefire way to create a show. If you want something memorable and pleasant, I highly recommend having your bubbly served in this lavish fashion. This element will add a touch of elegance to your reception while giving your guests a memorable focus point and a fantastic photo opportunity.
