Does anyone have any experience with ordering 187ml bottles of champagne/sparkling wine? My wedding isn't until March so I'm thinking about waiting till close to or after New Years. Thoughts?
I bet you'll be ok either way! It won't go bad as long as it doesn't get unreasonably warm. I am putting these in my welcome bags and just cleared out the local Total Wine & More, but I only needed 30. Any big-box style wine store (Total Wine, BevMo) should be able to order you a few cases with only a week or two of notice.
It never hurts to ask a manager for a discount. After NYE, I usually stock up on champagne for brunches and tailgates later in the year. Kroger and big stores always have it on sale. Just ask a manager if you buy everything left, if you can get an additional discount.
You may check direct with a producer - eg, Chandon in California. Depending on the volume of your order (and state receipt laws for alcohol) you might get a good direct discount. Plan to do the same for our welcome bags.
I'm planning on doing this for my wedding in May, haven't decided between wine or champagne yet. I was able to find the largest/cheapest selection at weddingwinefavors.com They will even do personalized labels for free. Stew Leonards also had a few different choices, but since they were basically the same price I will probably go with the personalized ones online. Not sure yet when I will be ordering -probably not until at least February.
I originally wanted to go with the half bottles and then use them as the holders for escort cards but I had a really hard time finding them. So now going with the smaller bottles and giving them to each person
Re: Mini Champagne Bottles
I originally wanted to go with the half bottles and then use them as the holders for escort cards but I had a really hard time finding them. So now going with the smaller bottles and giving them to each person