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By Lisa Beth Miller The champagne toast is a traditional part of most wedding receptions. It is a time to honor the newly married couple and celebrate their official union with an elegant and luxurious bit of the bubbly. But do you truly understand how to select a champagne for the toast? Here are some basics. There are four basic types of champagne. NV means the champagne is a nonvintage and is blended from several vineyards and harvests. For a champagne to be considered vintage, at least 80% of the grapes in the blend must have been harvested in the same season at a single vineyard. Rosè means that the champagne blend contains a bit of red wine or macerated red grape skins, giving it a pink color. Blanc de blancs are champagnes made only from chardonnay grapes, giving it a light and …

By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher of Brides & Weddings Signup for Bridal Buzz newsletter A wedding is a beautiful occasion where two people come together to celebrate their love and commitment to each other. It’s a day filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. One of the most important aspects of a wedding is the speeches and toasts. They offer the couple, their families, and their friends an opportunity to express their love and support. If you’re struggling to come up with speech and toast ideas for a wedding, don’t worry. Here are some tips to help you create a memorable speech or toast that will be cherished for years. Speech Ideas for the Bride and Groom Thank Your Guests Start by thanking your guests for being a part of your special day. You can express gratitude for their support, love, …