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Bachelorette Party Themes, Games, & Activity Ideas | Cham-pong, Lingerie Shower, & More Elevated Ladies Night & Bride Tribe Inspiration

March 31, 2023

Celebrate the Bachelorette in style! Both our award-winning French sparkling wines score  90+ points and are affordably priced, so you can serve or gift luxury  wines to elevate your bachelorette parties and bridal events to add a touch of elegance and FUN on any budget. Available in brut rosé and blanc brut.

Our still rosé Southern France Très Chic Rosé scores 93 points with beautiful, trendy and chic branding perfect for instagram-worthy bachelorette party photos! 

Enjoy a beautiful bottle of sparkling wine or French rosé to kick off the last fling before the ring and celebrate not only the upcoming wedding, but your friendship as well. Read on for top fun games and activities for a bachelorette party weekend everyone will enjoy.

Bachelorette Party Bride Tribe Swag Bags & Girls Weekend Welcome Bags

It’s time to get the party started! Welcome bachelorette weekend guests with a mini bottle of light and fun French sparkling wine in their welcome bags. Include a list of a few thing-to-do in the area, some snacks, matching sunglasses, fun party items, and weekend itinerary or information to set the tone for a fun weekend.

Bachelorette Party Games & Activities

Cham-pong: the ultimate trendy party game for bach parties. Add some class to the fun on a fun American classic! (beer pong). Fill coupes or cups with sparkling wine and aim the ping pong balls for a fun drinking game. Full champong rules here.

Lingerie Shower: “What Is a Lingerie Shower? A lingerie shower is a party where guests shower the bride-to-be with gifts of sexy intimates and sleepwear. She can use the gifts on her wedding night, during the honeymoon, and beyond.” – (brides.com) Pairs nicely with a flirty French sparkling rosé ;)

Bachelorette Picnic Party: Looking for a unique,  memorable way to celebrate the bachelorette? A bachelorette picnic party! You can customize or create however casual or upscale as fits the vibe:  decorations, menu, cocktails, etc. Or hire a pop-up picnic party stylist to bring your vision to life!

Destination Bachelorette Party Theme | Fun Girls Weekend Party Props

Rosé Wine Themed Girls Weekend: Sip French Wine Fluently with a CHIC affordable luxury rosé.  Bachelorette Party In A Box: 1 case (12 bottles!) of our luxurious, award-winning 93 point Provence-style Très Chic Rosé from the coastal vineyards of  Southern France PLUS a rosé wine bottle floatie for the ultimate bachelorette party for just $160 with code ROSEFLOATE (while supplies last).

Bachelorette Party Drinks | Pink Bachelorette Cocktails

Pretty Pink Wines: What’s your wine vibe? Sparkling Rosé or Still Rosé? We have two award winning French rosé wines made by women, for women, perfect for a toast to the girls!

Frosé: The Ultimate Boozy Pink Wine Slushy. Get our four favorite Wine Slushie Frosé recipes here.

Cocktail Recipe Books: Free Instant Download E-Books for dozens of fun, easy cocktail recipes from white wine spritzer recipes to low calorie alcoholic drinks.

Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Prosecco &/Or Rose Wine Cocktail Recipes To Make At Home

Low Key Bachelorette Party & Casual Girls Night In Activity Ideas

Want to keep the Bachelorette Party Low Key but High Vibes? Try these DIY Champagne At Home Spa Recipes. Pamper yourself and elevate self-care with these refreshing spa treatments you can make at home – using affordable and luxurious French sparkling wines! Sparkling wines contain resveratrol & tartaric acid both being powerful antioxidants that will help combat environmental damage. They also have calming astringent properties.

Whether you’re winding down, celebrating a bachelorette party,  or hosting a girl’s night you can fizz the night away or throw an elegant spa soirée with ingredients you probably already have at home.

2 Favorite DIY Sparkling Wine Spa Recipes To Make At Home

MIMOSA BATH SOAK

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Le Grand Courâge Blanc de Blancs Brut
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 drops of sweet orange essential oil

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and swirl around to mix. Fill the tub and add the entire mixture. To Use: Soak for at least 15-20 minutes.

MIMOSA BODY SCRUB

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut
  • 6 drops sweet orange oil

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. Add more sugar if needed for a thicker consistency. Can be stored in an airtight container for no more than a week. To Use: apply to dry skin, this will ensure the product does not rinse off right away and rub with a hand. Rinse with warm water, and apply moisturizer after. Your skin will feel silky smooth. Use before Mimosa Bath Soak for maximum results.

More DIY Champagne Spa Recipes HERE.

Bachelorette Weekend Brunch

Whether hosting a welcome brunch, farewell brunch, wine brunch, rosé brunch, or champagne brunch at the bachelorette party, it’s all about the presentation. What better way to serve up brunch drinks than a build-your-own mimosa bar? (read here for how to set up a mimosa bar)

We’ve created a luxury champagne alternative so you can serve up quality, delicious sparkling cocktails (like mimosas) without breaking the bank. Our top rated white brut wine from France is the perfect sparkling wine for mimosas! More on best mimosa wines and mimosa recipes here.

Make it easy. Check out our online store for our new brunch kit! We’ve put together a beautiful collection of three acrylic carafes (for juices), a beautiful, branded silver champagne bucket, and bottle of sparkling blanc de blancs or brut rosé to make your next brunch elevated, elegant, and the toast of the town. The ideal gift for the friend who loves entertaining or a bride-to-be!

Party Cocktail Station: Build Your Own Sparkling Cocktail Bar

This set also works for events beyond brunches, consider a mix-your-own sparkling cocktail bar for your next dinner party, cocktail party, and bachelorette party!

For Example:

In Silver Champagne Bucket: Bottle of French Sparkling Rosé or Sparkling White Wine & 3 Carafes:

(1) Elderflower Syrup or Juice.

(2) Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice

(3) Gin or Tequila

(4) Raspberries and Blueberries

This way, guests can leisurely craft a delicious champagne cocktail to their preference, and everyone can relax and enjoy.

Fun Shower Favors & Bachelorette Party Favors

Perfectly portable, giftable, & versatile, take 187ml mini champagne bottles anywhere! Perfect for serving at Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Lingerie Showers, and Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties giving guests the option for either blanc de blancs brut or brut rosé for a special toast or fun wine party favor!

Are you the MOH planning the Bachelorette Party? We have a guide for that!

Free Bride Guide: A free downloadable Bridal Look Book for an elegant and elevated wedding season and how to throw elegant bridal showers, fun bachelorette parties, and more inspired party ideas!

BONUS: (Drink calculator here to estimate how much wine you’ll need for the wedding or party!)

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Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas | Rosé All Day Themed Girls Weekend

Throw a fun Rosé All Day Party to celebrate the Bachelorette! A wine themed bachelorette party can be equal parts fun and sophisticated.

Read on for top fun ways to throw a rosé themed bachelorette party:

What’s your wine vibe? Sparkling Rosé or Still Rosé? We provide both! (Plus a top rated white brut wine – the perfect sparkling wine for mimosas! More on best mimosa wines and mimosa recipes here)

Our still rosé Southern France Très Chic Rosé scores 93 points with beautiful chic branding perfect for instagram-worthy bachelorette party photos! 

Both our award-winning French sparkling wines score  90+ points and are affordably priced, so you can serve or gift luxury wines to elevate your bachelorette parties and bridal events to add a touch of elegance and FUN on any budget. Available in brut rosé and blanc brut.

Enjoy a beautiful bottle of sparkling wine or French rosé to kick off the last fling before the ring and celebrate not only the upcoming wedding, but your friendship as well.

Bachelorette Party & Girls Weekend Welcome Bags

It’s time to get the party started! Welcome bachelorette weekend guests with a bottle of light and fun French sparkling wine in their welcome bags. Include a list of a few thing-to-do in the area, some snacks, matching sunglasses, fun party items, and weekend itinerary or information to set the tone for a fun weekend.

Destination Bachelorette Party | Fun Girls Weekend Drinks & Party Props

Sip French Wine Fluently with a CHIC affordable luxury rosé.  Bachelorette Party In A Box: 1 case (12 bottles!) of our luxurious, award-winning 93 point Provence-style Très Chic Rosé from the coastal vineyards of  Southern France PLUS rosé floatie for the ultimate bachelorette party for just $160 with code ROSEFLOATE shipped to your bachelorette destination.

Our 187ml blanc de blancs and brut rose minis are perfect for pool parties and relaxing in the sun with our Mini Champagne Flute Tops. They are cute, conveniently individually portioned, and perfect for a grab & go right without missing out on hanging with your besties.

Best Bachelorette Party Drink Recipes | Fun Bachelorette Cocktails

Frosé: The Ultimate Boozy Wine Slush. Get our four favorite Wine Slushie Frosé Recipes here.

Cocktail Recipe Books: Free Download E Books for dozens of fun and easy cocktail recipes from white wine spritzer recipes to low calorie alcoholic drinks

Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Prosecco &/Or Rose Cocktail Recipes To Make At Home

Casual Bachelorette Party & Girls Night In Activity Ideas

Need to relax with all the wedding planning craziness and keep the bachelorette party low key? Have a Spa Night! Pamper yourself and elevate self-care with these luxurious spa treatments you can make at home – using rosé! Whether you’re winding down, celebrating a bachelorette party,  or hosting a girl’s night in you can rosé the night away or throw an elegant rosé spa soirée with ingredients you probably already have at home.

2 Favorite DIY Rosé Spa Recipes To Make At Home

Rosé Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Très Chic Rosé
  • 1 Tbsp agave or honey

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients. Add more sugar if needed for a thicker consistency. Can be stored in an airtight container for no more than a week. To Use: apply to dry skin with hand, this will ensure the product does not rinse off right away rub. Rinse with warm water, apply moisturizer after. Your skin will feel silky smooth.

Rosé Foot Soak

Ingredients:

  • Warm Water
  • 1 cup Epsom salts
  • 1 cup Très Chic Rosé
  • Rose petals (optional)

Preparation:

Take a small bucket filled with warm water and soak your feet in it. Ensure that your feet are soaked in water till your ankles. Add Epsom salts and rosé to the warm water. Try and relax and let your feet muscles relax too. To Use: Submerge feet and let soak for at least 20 minutes. Once finished, dry and moisturize.

More DIY Wine Spa Recipes HERE.

Bachelorette Weekend Brunch

Whether hosting a welcome brunch, farewell brunch, wine brunch, rosé brunch, or champagne brunch at the bachelorette party, it’s all about the presentation. What better way to serve up brunch drinks than a build-your-own mimosa bar? (read here for how to set up a mimosa bar)

Check out our online store for our new brunch kit! We’ve put together a beautiful collection of three acrylic carafes (for juices), a beautiful, branded silver champagne bucket, and bottle of sparkling Blanc de blancs or brut rosé to make your next brunch elevated, elegant, and the toast of the town. The ideal gift for the friend who loves entertaining or a bride-to-be!

Party Cocktail Station: Build Your Own Sparkling Cocktail Bar

This set also works for events beyond brunches, consider a mix-your-own sparkling cocktail bar for your next dinner party, cocktail party, and bachelorette party!

For Example:

In Silver Champagne Bucket: Bottle of French Sparkling Rosé or Sparkling White Wine & 3 Carafes:

(1) Elderflower Syrup or Juice.

(2) Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice

(3) Gin or Tequila

(4) Raspberries and Blueberries

This way, guests can leisurely craft a delicious champagne cocktail to their preference, and everyone can relax and enjoy.

Bridal Shower & Bachelorette Party Favors

Perfectly portable, giftable, & versatile, take 187ml mini champagne bottles anywhere! Perfect for serving at Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, and Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties giving guests the option for either blanc de blancs brut or brut rosé for a special toast or fun wine favor!

Are you the MOH planning the Bachelorette Party? We have a guide for that!

Free Bride Guide: A free downloadable Bridal Look Book for an elegant and elevated wedding season and how to throw elegant bridal showers, fun bachelorette parties, and more party ideas!

BONUS: (Drink calculator here to estimate how much wine you’ll need for the wedding or party!)

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Elegant & Elevated Wedding, Bridal Shower & Bachelorette Party Ideas For 2023

January 28, 2023

Elegant & Elevated Wedding, Bridal Shower & Bachelorette Party Ideas

Our romantic French wines translate to “The Great Courtship”, making them the perfect meaningful detail for celebrations of  love and friendship! The name not only makes us  a good champagne for wedding, but the value makes it the best ‘champagne’ for weddings, as these French sparkling wines are award-winning, score 90+ points and yet affordably priced so you can enjoy a champagne wedding with a touch of elegance on any budget.

Our 187ml mini champagne bottles come in both classic brut and brut rosé; and are always a crowd pleaser at any wine themed bridal event from mini champagne bottles wedding favors for a wine themed wedding, to wedding welcome drinks, drinks for wedding reception, and best champagne for wedding toast!

Bridal Party Proposals & Gifts

How will you POP the question to your best friends to stand beside you on your big day? We love the trend of bridesmaid proposal boxes, especially because they are so easily customizable! Popular wedding drinks include a small, beautiful bottle of bubbly to kick off wedding planning and celebrate the beauty of both friendship and courtship.

Bridal Shower Favors & Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Themes

If you are searching for bridal or bachelorette party themes and favors, then search no more. Throw an elegant champagne themed bridal shower or wine themed bridal shower for an elegant bride! Our perfectly portable, giftable, and versatile 187ml mini champagne bottles are a popular favorite in this area and ideal for champagne bridal shower drinks. Overall, a well appreciated gift to thank family and friends for celebrating with you during this special time.

Welcome Bags

It’s time to get the party started! Welcome out of town wedding guests with a bottle of quality French sparkling wine in their welcome bags. Include a list of a few things-to-do in the area, some snacks, and any wedding-related information to set the tone for a fun, romantic weekend.

Day Of: Getting Ready

Champagne bridal party ideas: each adorable small wine bottles for favors is the perfect size for you and your guests to enjoy in the suite while getting ready, in the limo on the way to the party, or anywhere your festive plans may take you! Light and easy to carry, our mini bottles of Blanc de Blancs Brut and Brut Rosé add a dash of glamour to your fete.

Wedding Photography Detail Shots

Get the most out of your wedding photography and include a romantic, beautiful bottle in your detail shots to capture the elegance of your day! Remember, Le Grand Courtâge is French for The Great Courtship, to further emphasize special meaning on your special day! Our packaging was made to elegantly style in a flat lay or any lifestyle shots.

Reception Ideas: Cocktail Hour, Champagne Towers, Escort Cards, Individual Champagne Toasts, & Favors

There are so many ways to elevate the party with a pop, fizz, clink! Whether you’re using full size 750ml bottles of brut for an eye-catching champagne tower at your reception or serving up individual champagne toasts at cocktail hour with the 187ml mini wine bottle wedding favors, everyone enjoys a glass of sparkling wine at a wedding! The best wine to serve at wedding is one that is budget friendly AND that has great quality.

187ml party favor champagne bottles can also double as reception escort cards! Simply affix a name/place card to the bottle so guests can navigate their reception seating arrangements.

You can serve in a glass or with straws that match your color scheme. Colored paper straws are a nice addition to your theme, and also prevent make-up and wardrobe faux pas. Fabulous!

Indulge guests further with personalized name cards on wine bottle wedding favors to show them how special they are to you! This can double as the champagne for wedding toast to the newlyweds! Or, personalize each bottle with your name and that of your partner, as well as the date of your wedding for a memorable wedding favor that will make everyone “Cheer!” One of our favorite ways to present these to wedding guests is having their names written on the bottle with beautiful calligraphy – what an elevated favor.

First Anniversary Traditions:

Add these wines to your bridal wine registry to keep the celebrations going in your happily-ever-after and never stop celebrating your courtship! Enjoy a glass of your French wedding wine on every anniversary – how romantic!

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Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Prosecco &/or Rose Cocktail Recipes to make at home

January 16, 2023

Wine Cocktail recipes, we made simple for you. Cocktails are always en vogue and set the scene for a level of sophistication and a little bit of fun.  Pop that cork and opt for sparkling wine cocktail options that won’t break the budget and are sure to please the guests.  We thought we’d provide lots of creative concepts for wine and sparkling cocktail recipes you can make at home.

Le Grand Courtage French sparkling wines

We made it easy for you with our palate profile and pricing, Le Grand Courtage French sparkling wines are an affordable everyday luxury that is ideal for the budding mixologist and home bartender.   With our Blanc de Blancs Brut and Brut Rose varietals in 750ml (<$20) & 187ml (<$7), we are a perfect go-to for your entertaining needs.  We hope to get your creative juices flowing (pun intended ;) by providing lots of recipes using wine.

The bubbles and acidity of sparkling wine provide a nice balance point for the palate to blend flavors, and lovely effervescence and textural elements to make for a fun, playful cocktail.

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails

You might be well-versed in thinking of topping off cocktails with Champagne and Prosecco, but it’s time to think pink and play with Sparkling Rosé as it adds a little more structure but also vibrant, youthful fruit notes that pair well with spirits.

Sparkling wine is amazing in cocktails. Even a small splash of bubbles can brighten up a drink, enlivening or lifting its flavors and making it feel an awful lot more festive.   Whether you are looking for cocktails for Brunch, a shower, a cocktail party, or an aperitif with friends, we have you covered with cocktails that go from brunch through to dessert.

Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Rosé Cocktails

Santé…  Cheers to being the Hostess with the Mostess and elevating and celebrating life and all the little and big occasions.  We’d love to hear what your favorites are from our Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Rosé Cocktails Recipes to make at home!

Use code (LGCPROMO) for 15% your first purchase of Sparkling Wine from us.

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Le Grand Courtâge Fabulous Fall Tailgate with Le Grand Courtage and Katie Jacobs

January 15, 2023

Fabulous Fall Tailgate with Le Grand Courtage

Katie Jacobs of Styling My Everyday has put together a really beautiful and inspiring tailgate featuring not only great sparkling wine but also beautiful trays filled with colorful charcuterie, mini champagne bottles, pound cakes, sparkling apple cider sangria, gruyere and prosciutto pinwheels, and warm chicken pot pie!

 

Use code (LGCPROMO) for 15% your first purchase of Mini Sparkling wine bottles from us.

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Best Brunch Ideas for Home Entertaining + Brunch Inspiration Book

January 5, 2023

Best Brunch for Home

Best Brunch for Home Entertaining + Brunch Inspiration Book

Brunch is one of the ultimate entertaining options as it’s leisurely, festive and replete with sweet and savory treats and offers the opportunity to be a little whimsical.  It’s an event more than just a meal and has become a cultural phenomenon with its own branded special dishes and cocktails like the famed Bloody Mary and Mimosa.  Elevate your brunching and consider some fun alternatives to add a few twists – and a lot of personalities – to everyone’s favorite weekend tradition!    

For an array of ideas, download our Brunch Ideas Booklet for loads of inspiration and recipes.    

Holiday Brunch Bar/Buffet 

Consider a brunch bar or a beautiful tablescape with an assortment of sweet and savory treats to satisfy your guests young and old.

Brunch in Bed

Weekends are for sleeping in and catching up on rest. Why not indulge in the cozy and comfortable and serve up some brunch in bed? Keep it simple with croissants, scones, (recipe on next page!), and mimosas, or easily whip up a frittata if you’re craving something savory.

Build Your Own Mimosa Bar

Variety is the spice of life! Give guests a flight of juices, a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine (classic brut or brut rosé) & fresh fruit for garnishes so they can craft the perfect mimosa according to their tastes! This makes a memorable, visual impression and is great for mingling and conversation.

Make it easy with out mimosa kit!

Use code (LGCPROMO) for 15% your first purchase of Sparkling Wine from us.

Bridal Brunches & Baby Showers

Time to celebrate the bride or mom-to-be! 187ml mini bottles of blanc de blancs or brut rosé are a crowd pleaser as place settings, for mimosa mixing, or as the perfect takeaway favor for guests!

Unexpected Pairings

Pancakes are wonderful, but the best pairings for a bubbly brunch are the savory, spicy, salty variety: think fried chicken and waffles, eggs benedict, & huevos rancheros.

DIY brunch

Elegant, effortless, & elevated for the best brunch for home entertaining

Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Scones by Vegan Chef Leslie Durso

Ingredients

For scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter but into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries

For glaze:

  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp non-dairy butter

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in the cold butter until it’s a coarse mealy texture. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and vanilla. Pour over the flour mixture and stir just until dough begins to form. Don’t over mix! Fold in the strawberries. Place dough on a floured countertop and gently push together with your hands. Form into a 1 inch tall round. Use a knife to cut 8 triangles. Place the scones on the cookie sheet and brush the tops with coconut milk. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle the scones with the lemon glaze. Glaze: In a glass bowl, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add in the butter and microwave for 45 seconds. Whisk until smooth. Let cool a few minutes to thicken and pour over scones

Wine Lover’s Gift Guide

Share some sparkle & spread JOY!

Gift-giving should be fun, easy, & thoughtful and you can’t go wrong gifting award-winning, elegant, French wines.

Each scoring 90+ points, our Blanc de Blancs brut, Brut Rosé, and Très Chic Rosé make beautiful, elevated gifts everyone appreciates, especially if shopping for the wine lover in your life!

Ways to gift include:

Spread Joy Delivery

Gift Bags, Gift Baskets, & Gift Boxes

Pamper Me Gift Set

Wine Club Subscription

Favors, Stocking Stuffers, & Present Toppers

Wine Sleeves

For more ideas, follow along on Pinterest!

“Brunch is an opportunity to be a little naughty — or a lot extravagant — at the table.” Kit Wohl

We hope you found many of these inspo ideas helpful and they indeed create for the best brunch for at home entertaining essentials!!

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Bridal Look Book – Best Wedding, Shower, and Bachelorette Ideas

January 1, 2023

A curated  guide to an elegant, elevated engagement & wedding day: FREE DOWNLOADABLE BRIDAL LOOKBOOK GUIDE HERE

Bridal look book – Le Grand Courtâge translates to “The Great Courtship”, making us the best wedding wine and top choice for celebrations of love and friendship, while offering meaningful, unexpected and unforgettable details for brides looking for something special for their wedding and bridal events.

Nothing elevates a party like the POP of a cork, and there are several ways to incorporate romantic (yet affordable and simple) French wines into your wedding planning season and make for instagram-worthy events and photos.

Both award-winning sparkling varieties score 90+ points, so it makes it a top choice for an affordable champagne alternative that can serve or gift quality wines to elevate your big day to add a touch of elegance on any budget. Our French bubbly is available in 750ml & 187ml bottles, along with our 750ml Provence style still rosé, Très Chic, created from the coastal, windswept vineyards of Southern France, a romantic and fashionable statement wine!

Read below for ways to incorporate these romantic French wines into your big day!

Use code (LGCPROMO) for 15% your first purchase of Sparkling Wine from us.

BRIDAL PARTY PROPOSALS

POP the question to those you want standing beside you on your big day! We love the trend of curated bridesmaid proposal boxes. Remember, The Great Courtship is about celebrating all relationships, including friendships! We recommend our “mini” 187ml ‘champagne’ bottles of wine for all wedding related events as they provide for effortless entertaining and should be part of the party planning essentials list! Available in both classic blanc de blancs brut and brut rosé.

BRIDAL SHOWER

Time for bridal drinks! Mini wine champagne  bottles are a huge crowd pleaser, especially the brut rosé, at engagement parties and champagne themed bridal showers as place settings, favors, or simply a glass of sparkling wine to be enjoyed at the shower.

BACHELORETTE PARTIES

Time to party! From Hen Parties to Lingerie Showers, keep the celebration going with mini bottles of wine as bachelorette party favors or individual toasts for guests at a rosé themed girl’s weekend.

WELCOME GIFTS

Welcome out of town wedding guests  with a curated welcome bag with assorted wedding themed items – and kick off wedding weekend with some celebratory sparkling wine for weddings!

GETTING READY + DETAIL SHOTS

Time to primp and prep on the big day! Celebrate with morning mimosas or incorporate mini champagne bottles into thank you gifts for bridesmaids. Pretty champagne bottles are also popular additions for detail shots and flat lays styled by wedding photographers.

ESCORT CARDS

Affix names and table numbers to small bottles of wine like our  mini champagne party favor 187ml of Blanc de Blanc. This certainly makes a statement of romance and elegance, and also doubles as a champagne toast for guests when they arrive at their seat or during cocktail hour.

TOASTS, TOWERS, & SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Quality wines for weddings, serve the best wedding wines on a budget. When planning for drinks for wedding reception, there are many ways to keep the wine flowing. Whether you’re planning a champagne toast, a champagne tower, or crafting a signature cocktail, use our free drink calculator to see how much you’ll need.

PARTY FAVORS

Send off guests with the ultimate thank you. Everyone loves the gift of fizzy French wine – especially in the form of mini champagne bottle favors!

For more curated, elegant champagne themed wedding ideas, follow along on Pinterest!

Signature Bridal Shower Drink: Blushing Bride Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces elderflower liqueur, chilled
  • 1/4 – 1/2 ounce grenadine
  • Le Grand Courtage Brut Rosé, chilled
  • Garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  • Pour elderflower liqueur into a champagne glass. Add grenadine until desired perfect pink shade achieved. Top with sparkling rosé. Stir and garnish to your taste. Enjoy responsibly!

Wine Lover’s Gift Guide

Don’t forget the honeymoon & anniversaries! Add these top French wines  to your wine registry! Embrace the romance of France, share some sparkle, & spread JOY! Gift giving should be fun, easy, & thoughtful and you can’t go wrong gifting award-winning, elegant, French wines. Each scoring 90+ points, these bottles make beautiful, elevated gifts everyone appreciates, especially if shopping for the wine lover in your life!

We offer more wine-related gift options of course!

Ways to gift include:

Spread Joy Delivery

Gift Bags, Gift Baskets, & Gift Boxes

Pamper Me Gift Set

Wine Club Subscription

Favors

Wine Sleeves

For more ideas, follow along on Pinterest!

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Party Drink Calculator For Weddings – How Much Champagne, Sparkling Wine & French Rosé To Serve For Every Occasion

December 23, 2022

Are you in a season of party and event planning? Need to know how much wine to order for a wedding? If you are trying to calculate how much alcohol to order for an event, we have some simple tools to help.

There’s always something to celebrate! From small intimate dinner parties to retirement parties, college graduations, engagements, baby and bridal showers, birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, launch parties, & our personal favorites: weddings, bachelorette parties, & bridal showers.  We aim to offer Effortless Entertaining and/or Planning Tips and even a Drink Calculator for events!

No need to get overwhelmed! We’ve got you covered with a party drinks calculator to make your event effortless AND elevated!

The Great Courtship

The name of our French sparkling wines translates to “The Great Courtship”, making them a best wedding wine choice & perfect meaningful detail for celebrations of love and friendship! Available in classic Blanc de Blancs brut and brut rosé, at weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Nothing gets the party started like the POP of the cork! (Or as we call it, The Universal Sound of Happy!).  Provence-style Très Chic Rosé is also a romantic yet practical option for weddings and events. As it is  “in-between” red and white wines. Food friendly and versatile, it’s light enough for the white wine drinker and has a softer profile. For the red wine drinker, it has more structure than white. And the beautiful rose hues really elevate a show-stopping tablescape!

champagne for wedding sparkling wine for wedding

Courtâge Tip: There are so many ways to elevate the party with a pop, fizz, and clink! Bubbly is the most versatile for food pairings and cocktails and just sets the scene for events.  Whether you’re using full-size 750ml bottles of brut for an eye-catching champagne tower at your reception or serving up individual champagne toasts at cocktail hour with the 187ml mini wine bottles. Everyone enjoys a glass of sparkling wine at a wedding!

Don’t forget food pairings, fun playlists, & entertaining etiquette! Browse our free ebooks here for even more party planning inspiration!

How To Calculate How Much Alcohol Or Wine You Need For Your Event Using The Party Drink Calculator.

Wine Party Calculator FAQs:

How many bottles of wine for a wedding? How much alcohol is in wine? How much wine to order for 100 guests? Here is an easy drink size calculator to use as a beverage calculator for events. In an average event setting, you can expect each guest will drink one alcoholic beverage per hour. Likely drinking more during cocktail hour, and less during the meal. Plus, a classic champagne toast (mainly for weddings). One drink per hour is a realistic benchmark to begin planning. Below is an easy wine calculator formula.

Use this standard drink calculator for a party as an example: For an event with 50 adults over 21 for four hours you’ll need 150-200 beverages depending upon time of day and how much of a drinking crowd there is.

We found this great wedding drink calculator graphic and insights from Brides of North Texas in their article “Pour Decisions | How Much to Serve via Our Helpful Wedding Alcohol Calculator”

  • One standard bottle of still wine has 5 servings per bottle assuming a 5 oz pour.
  • One standard bottle of sparkling wine has typically 6-8 servings per bottle depending upon the type of flute, size, and pour level.  Assume ½ glass poured or 3oz equals 8 glasses/bottle.
  • One standard bottle of spirits can make 18 mixed drinks.
  • One bottle or can of beer is 1 serving. 
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Using this wedding alcohol calculator or any ‘ole event calculator, you can estimate how much alcohol to order for a wedding, party, or other event with this  Evite Drink CalculatorThis does NOT include the bubbly needed for the champagne Toast.  See the chart below for that.

As a general rule, 20 bottles of wine and sparkling wine/champagne = 100 servings (we recommend 75% wine and 25% sparkling for the event.

How Many Cases Of Champagne Will I Need For Toast?   

Whether serving prosecco, sparkling wine, or champagne for the ‘champagne Toast’, we recommend the below as a general rule assuming 4 oz pours.  We recommend a ‘Brut’ style as it’s dry with a hint of residual sugar whereas a lot of Proseccos, like La Marca are extra dry (odd but sweeter than brut) or demi sec so they tend to be sweeter in style.

Outside the drink’s calculator formula, there are other factors to take into account.  Considerations when deciding how much alcohol to buy for a wedding or event include, but are not limited to:

When party planning, the menu is the first priority, and then the adult beverages served are a close second priority. Time of year your event is planned, time of the event, the menu being served, cashless or cash bar. Whether just beer and wine are served or if cocktails are offered, whether specialty cocktails are offered, and lastly, the preference of drinks & alcohol tolerance of the guest list all factor into the estimating process.

When trying to answer some of the most common Wedding Alcohol Questions, we also liked this article from Brides magazine: How Much Alcohol Do You Need for Your Wedding?

Courtâge Tip: Join our affordable wine club and save 20% on all your wedding wine! Read more here!

Additional Ideas for how to incorporate timeless, elegant yet modern, and romantic wines as an elevated detail for your event.

Below are several ideas on how to incorporate sparkling wine into your wedding or party. As well as some tips on determining wine party calculations and how much wine you need for your event. Hosting a party or planning a wedding can be stressful.  Making sure you have enough wine on hand for guests shouldn’t be!

Signature Cocktails For Weddings

Thematic concepts and matching colors are all the rage visually, but the ‘mixers’ are often less expensive too, so creating spritzers and fun cocktails might be a great way to balance your costs as well.

SIGNATURE – COLOR ME COCKTAIL BOARD

With our palate profile and pricing, we are optimal for cocktails. We created the following cocktail books, but let your inner mixologist have fun for your engagement, shower and bachelorette festivities.

Party Favors & 187ml

187ml bottles mini bottles of sparkling wine as reception favors can also double as the reception escort cards! Simply add a name/place card to hang from the bottle so guests can navigate their reception seating arrangements. This creates a statement when guests arrive at a table filled with mini champagne bottles.

You can serve in a glass or with straws that match your color scheme. Colored paper straws in a small wine bottle are a nice addition to your theme, and also prevent make-up and wardrobe faux pas.

Fabulous! Indulge guests further with personalized name cards to show them how special they are to you! This can double as the champagne toast to the newlyweds!

Or, personalize each bottle with your name and that of your partner, as well as the date of your wedding for a memorable wedding favor that will make everyone “Cheer”! One of our favorite ways to present these to wedding guests is having their names written on the bottle with beautiful calligraphy. What an elevated favor!

Thinking of serving a signature sparkling cocktail during cocktail hour or at your reception? We have several cocktail recipe booklets to browse for inspiration here.

We hope this wedding wine calculator was helpful in making your celebration preparation easy and fun! More ideas for incorporating wines in bridal, wedding, and party events can be found in our Bridal Look Book – available for free instant download!

Cheers and bonne fête at your next event!

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How To Build The Perfect Cheese Board

December 20, 2022

cheese board diy at home

Looking to showcase your creative prowess and build the best cheese board, paired with the perfect bubbly? Look no further than this guide.

Belle English, the test kitchen cook and perfect cheese board savant at Williams Sonoma, provides a step-by-step guide on creating a spectacular presentation.

1. Have a robust mix of goat, blue, aged, soft, and hard cheeses. Ideally, you can fit all of those elements, and of course, some will pull double-duty, like an aged Gouda. Once you pick your cheese, pick out aboard. Belle says, “I love a big round board. It feels more abundant when it’s round.”

2. Start Wisely, With Star Elements. “Look at it from an artist’s perspective.” Stars with your statement piece – a lovely jar of jam, or local honey – and arrange things around them.

3. Don’t Slice Too Much. “Often people cut cheeseboard elements too much,” says Belle. “Make it more organic. Rip the bread. Crumble the blue cheese. Cut just one slice out of the wheel. It makes it more of an experience.” Learn how to cut cheese like a pro with Roth.

4. Sweet With Pungent; Nutty With Bright. Put that pungent Gorgonzola next to a tiny vat of honey and a clutch of walnuts. They balance one another out. 

5. Consider 3 Meats, Because Why Not? “Classic and mild (prosciutto di Parma), spicy like Calabrese, and super-fragrant or herbaceous, with fennel or herbs, like finnochiona [salami variety]. For vegans and vegetarians, add Marcona almonds and pistachios! Check out a how to on creating salami roses here!

6. Plan Your Wine Pairing. We love pairing sparkling wines, white wines, and rosé with a charcuterie board. If you are leaning towards a sparkling wine or champagne, consider a blanc de blancs, crémant, or rosé champagne. The bubbles act as a scrubber for your palate and sparkling wine is the most versatile food pairing wine. If you are considering a still wine, we love a French rosé, typically lighter bodied with mineralogy that cuts through the weights of meats and cheeses.

affordable sparkling wine

PERFECT CHEESE & WINE PAIRING

When thinking of how to pair cheese with our Blanc de Blancs Brut or Brut Rosé, we are fans of semi-soft cheeses like goat, triple brie, camembert, or Gruyere.

When considering the best cheese to pair with our French rosé, ​Très Chic, we suggest an Aged Chèvre, salty feta, sharp blue cheese, fresh burrata, or a goat gouda.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to experiment with your cheese board creation and add your personal touch by layering in savory, a little spice, fruits, honey, and even edible flowers for a pop of color. There is no wrong way to Live Joyously!

Cheese Board Guide & Images: Williams Sonoma

Check out our entertain page for more fun hosting tips, tricks & ideas! Use code (LGCPROMO). for 15% off your first bottle from us! 

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Bridesmaid & Bridal Party Proposals & Gifts

November 2, 2022

There is more than one proposal when it comes to weddings. How will you POP the question to your best friends to stand beside you on your big day? We love the trend of bridesmaid proposal boxes, special, thoughtful, and especially because they are so easily customizable.

Bridesmaid & Bridal Party Proposals

Share some *sparkle* and spread a little JOY to get the party started as you kick off the season of wedding planning. Celebrate not only the wedding festivities but your beloved friend as well.  Include a ‘mini” 187ml bottle of French bubbly as the perfect addition to any themed gift assortment. It is truly the icing on the cake of a beautiful arrangement tailored to the recipient’s personality and/or the wedding colors or theme! 

Created to inspire joy in everyday moments and celebrate relationships. We are often referred to as the ultimate elegant, meaningful detail for all bridal celebrations from the bridal party proposals and bridal showers. To the bachelorette party & elegant wedding reception favor.

The Perfect Meaningful Detail

Our romantic French wines translate to “The Great Courtship”. Making them the perfect meaningful detail for celebrations of love and friendship! For a chic way to celebrate at wedding festivities from bridesmaid proposals to the reception. We suggest gifting/serving our Courtâge Cuties – a fun single-serving indulgence for you and those you love! Our 187ml ‘mini champagne’ bottles come in both classic brut and brut rosé. They are always a crowd pleaser (and ideal for party favors). Both award-winning varieties score  90+ points and are affordably priced. So you can serve or gift quality wines to elevate your wedding events to add a touch of elegance to any budget. 

Nothing elevates a party like the POP of a cork, and there are several ways to incorporate romantic (yet affordable and simple) French wines into your wedding planning season and make for Instagram-worthy events and photos.

Our curated Bride Guide & Look Book for an elegant, elevated engagement & wedding day is available for FREE Downloadable Guide HERE.    

 

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