I’ve noticed a trend: Brides doing things at their weddings simply because they think they’re supposed to.

One example of this is the champagne toast.  We toasted, yes, but with beer.  Because we’re beer people.  I like champagne, but only certain kinds… and I didn’t feel like buying a bunch of bottles, having some leftover etc.

So, I’ve done your footwork for you… taken the guesswork out of buying champagne, so here… learn something:

• Brut: no added sugar, very dry
• Extra Dry/Extra Sec: slightly sweeter than Brut, can contain up to 2% sugar (compared to Brut’s less than 1.5%)
• Dry/Sec: contains up to 4% sugar
• Demi-Sec: contains up to 8% sugar
• Doux: downright sweet; contains up to 10% sugar (and would be my choice… because I hate drinking the kind of champagne that makes your glands perk up and your face look all squished and surprised)

Aside from types of champagne, there are also different flavors… ranging from just about anything fruity to more savory flavors like anise and almond.

Tip: Talk to the person who’s making your cake about pairings of cake and champagne (that is, if you’re following tradition and toasting at the same time as cake cutting).  One of my BFFs had an almond flavored cake (to die for) and they toasted with a fabulous almond champagne (also to die for!).

Happy drinking! (after work, please)

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