Choosing Champagne for a Wedding

A wedding is a long day of small pours. That changes the priorities: consistency, freshness and drinkability matter more than a headline bottle. This page outlines the considerations; named recommendations will follow once editorial verification is complete.

Toasts versus dinner

For the toast, a lighter, brighter style works well — guests take a sip, they do not settle in. For dinner, a rounder bottle with a touch more weight will hold up next to food.

Quantity

Plan for roughly half a bottle per adult across the full day. Order slightly more than you think you need; unopened bottles keep well.