Everyday is a celebration, especially at Laura's Couture Collection! Not only are we helping Kansas City brides find their dream dresses, but we also get to help brides from all over the country, so why not celebrate?! Speaking of celebrating, we thought we'd take a few minutes today and share some fun facts about the drink synonymous with celebrations - champagne.
1.
Favorite cocktail for the ladies at Laura’s Couture
Collection
2.
Key ingredient in the Measetique Mimosa
3.
Associated with power and luxury during the 17th,
18th and 19th centuries, still seen as a drink for
aristocrats
4.
Bruts are better for overall champagne flavor,
however, most Americans prefer a sweeter champagne
5.
To be called champagne the grapes must be from
the Champagne region in France; if not from that region they are sparkling
wines
6.
Pour at an angle to insure plenty of bubbles!
7.
Oldest bottle of champagne is a 187 year old
Perrier-Jouet, according to the Guinness World Record
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8.
Victorian coupe style champagne flutes are
coming back in vogue, possibly due to the popularity of shows such as Mad Men.
And champagne always tastes best when you drink it from a crystal glass!
9.
Moet & Chandon is the champagne served at
events such as The Academy Awards, Kentucky Derby and Golden Globes, as well as
numerous other sporting events and cinema parties.
10.
Searching for a wedding gift? Look no further,
Dom Perignon has special bottles perfect for the newlyweds.
In the words of the French playwright, Honore de Balzac "Great love affairs start with champagne…" Congratulations to the newly engaged and newlyweds!
-Elise
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