Champagne and wine wedding favors

In turn, weddings that capitalize on wine, sparkling wine and champagne are becoming more popular.There are couples who organize their receptions entirely around the bubbly beverage, integrating the colors into the décor and serving the best bottles available.Other receptions feature wine, pairing glasses of different varieties with complimentary dishes.The wedding favor, a classic way of sending thanks and good wishes home with guests, can also be customized to include, or allude to, the decadent beverages now synonymous with wedding celebrations.Keep reading for great and unique champagne and wine-related wedding favor ideas.

1. Individual-Sized Wine and Champagne Bottles.The only drawback to giving out mini-bottles of wine and champagne as favors is the hefty price tag that can be attached to the bottles.Available at some vineyards, local wine stores and mainstream import stores, the mini-bottles tend to hold about two glasses of champagne or wine (about half of a regular bottle).They can be easily dressed up with ribbons tied around their necks or with cellophane bags, though many of the bottles are attractive enough to be presented as is.Because of the cost, this suggestion is probably best reserved for either small weddings, as part of the wedding party gifts, or for those with extra money in their budgets.Remember to offer a second, kid-friendly favor if you have youngsters invited to the festivities.

2. Grape Vine Seedlings.An unusual but very romantic wedding favor is a live plant.To stay with the wine theme, offer guests a grape vine seedling for them to plant when they return home.Seedlings are a great favor because they continue to grow and thrive, serving as a potentially everlasting tribute to the love of the bride and groom.Remember to include directions for planting the seedlings, including how much light and water they need.At the reception, make sure to keep the seedlings lightly moist, and out of full sun as well so that they can stay healthy.

3. Pocket Wine Guides.Available at any local bookstore, pocket wine guides are a great way to provide your guests with a useful, practical and unusual favor.The books can often be found for a fairly low price, but you may need to make arrangements with the bookstore ahead of time to locate as many copies as is needed for your guest list.Consider placing the favors on the tables at the reception, rather than handing them out at the end, so that guests can look up wines that are served.

4. Kid Friendly Champagne Cookies and Bubbles.Perfect for a reception with young and under-age guests, champagne cookies are a sweet treat that everyone can enjoy.Simply make a powdered sugar frosting using non-alcoholic sparkling wine in the place or water or milk (look online or in a standard cookbook for recipes); use the "champagne frosting" on traditional sugar cookies for a special twist on an old classic.Packaged bubbles, which mimic the bubbles in sparkling wine and champagne, are also an excellent wedding favor and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

6. Wine Glasses.Look for plain or simple wine glasses at a discount warehouse or restaurant supply store.You can personalize them by using a glass etching cream purchased at a crafts store for a more memorable look.For an added charge, look online for local businesses that specialize in personalized products and stemware.