Toasting Flutes - Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

Toasting Flutes - Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?

March 2nd, 2009 @ 3:56 pm by Mrs. Stiletto
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Does the list of things to buy for a wedding ever end? It seems like for every 1 thing I check off of our list, 3 more things get added on.

I’ve had my mind on so many of the big picture items for the reception, But I haven’t been thinking about a lot of the little details. Do I need toasting flutes?

As I do with almost all of our other wedding decisions, I turned to Etsy this morning to help me decide. If I find something I love on Etsy, my decision is usually made for me as to whether or not it’s a necessity.

I love these flutes with this fabulous swirl pattern and Swarovski crystals - only $25 for the pair from Etsy’s Delightful Finds.

Source: Etsy

Or, what about this set of toasting flutes and cake knife and server for $45 from Etsy’s Twisted for Joy? It looks like we could have the beading custom done to match our colors… and it would also solve the pesky problem of not having to find a cake knife and server. Because, heaven forbid we don’t have something special for the 30 blissful seconds we will have of cutting our cake and then smearing it all over each other’s faces.

Toasting Flutes - Love 'Em or Leave 'Em? : wedding reception Il 430x09

Source: Etsy

Oh, decisions, decisions. When will the madness end? Oh, that’s right… September 20th…when we’re sitting on a beach in Aruba!

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36 Responses to “Toasting Flutes - Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?”

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Shay (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

I am all about memories and keepsakes so thats why I am going to have toasting glasses….I love the Jubilee Lennox toasting flutes.

We have them on our registry and I have a feeling that we will be buying them for the wedding.

I love Etsy for everything and anything you can find.

I love the swirl flutes that you have found!! They are so pretty

3/2/09 @ 4:03 pm (reply)

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Firefighter_Prazs_Girl (message) 801 posts, Busy bee

“Because, heaven forbid we don’t have something special for the 30 blissful seconds we will have of cutting our cake and then smearing it all over each other’s faces.”

This is how I feel about most of the “little” stuff going on about this wedding! WHY.. WHY Does it have to be this way and WHY does it have to COST me so much money!!!! UGH!! 469 days to go. The sooner I am finished the better.

But I love the first set of glasses.. I will have glass just cause I like them and would love to keep them around.

3/2/09 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss D'orsay (message) 2,272 posts, Buzzing bee

So cute! I think we’re opting out of the cake cutting things, but I love champagne so I’m seriously considering toasting flutes. I like the idea of using them on our anniversaries.

3/2/09 @ 4:05 pm (reply)

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august15bride (message) 1,667 posts, Bumble bee

Those are both so beautiful! I am a big fan of the first ones, because as said above, I think I would use them again.

3/2/09 @ 4:09 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Deviled Egg (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Both are really cute, so tough call on which to pick. Good Luck!

3/2/09 @ 4:10 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Perfume (message) 2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

You just made me think about this! I hadn’t thought of it! But now that I am…I think we’ll use some flutes that were given to us as a little impromptu engagement gift with a bottle of Champers! Thanks for the reminder! The ones you posted are cute.

3/2/09 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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emmeeay-L (message) 104 posts, Blushing bee

I was gifted a beautiful set of toasting glasses so we will be all set.

BUT a neighbor of mine back home decided to forgo toasting glasses and just to use the plastic ones that the venue offered. And they broke while they were toasting. Yeah…. so if you decide not to, please make sure that the glasses are all one piece (ie not a seperate top and bottom) and that you don’t toast too hard!

3/2/09 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cherry Pie (message) 884 posts, Busy bee

My vote: Leave em!

We didn’t have toasting flutes and no one missed them. I bought some reasonably priced crystal champagne glasses beforehand with the intent of using them, but we decided that bringing them along was too much and that they would probably be lost or broken. At least with our other glassware (mason jars, etc), we didn’t mind some breakage…

3/2/09 @ 4:16 pm (reply)

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jennred782 (message) 355 posts, Helper bee

I say if you are likely to use them again go for it otherwise does it matter. Maybe there is a family member you can borrow their serving set from. I am not going to engrave mine so it can be used for any occasion.

3/2/09 @ 4:16 pm (reply)

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MissBookworm (message) 294 posts, Helper bee

I love the idea of toasting flutes. I’m not so big on the cake cutters. My parents still have their flutes from 35 years ago and drink from them every year on their anniversary, however they do not cut a cake. And that’s how I’ve convinced myself into buying cute flutes and just borrowing cutters. Although, those from Twisted for Joy look casual enough to use on birthday cakes and pies anytime. So i guess I’m no help at all huh?

3/2/09 @ 4:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Joey (message) 1,031 posts, Bumble bee

I’m going to say leave em as well. If I want them to be special during the reception, I might just tie a little ribbon around the base of our glasses.

3/2/09 @ 4:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Peep Toe (message) 1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

The ones you found are cute, but I say leave them.

3/2/09 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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ggsb (message) 1,245 posts, Bumble bee

The etsy finds are cute…but I say leave ‘em as well.

We’ll just use glasses the venue has for our toast as well as for the cake cutting (unless my mom finds her set from back in the day when she did wedding cakes)

3/2/09 @ 4:51 pm (reply)

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Newport Nuptials (message) 1,230 posts, Bumble bee

Totally off the subject, buttttttttt………I don’t know if you have done it yet, but I’d love to see a post on your honeymoon plans! We are looking into Aruba too!

As for this post, I’m debating on whether or not to get toasting flutes as well, since neither of us are chamoagne drinkers it doesn’t mae sense, but since I am sentimental, I have considered getting a nice set as a future heirloom maybe? Kind of crazy….so we’ll see… Good luck with your decision. I personally like hte first set. Very fun and I love etsy.

3/2/09 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Erindesmar (message) 2,180 posts, Buzzing bee

I think they are cute!

But, I say leave them because I have seen many brides receive toasting flutes as shower gifts….

3/2/09 @ 5:01 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,393 posts, Bumble bee

I LOVE the idea of creating heirlooms of every day items by using them in your wedding… but I don’t get that whole toasting flute thing. Not a huge deal. Those are pretty, but save the $45.

3/2/09 @ 5:01 pm (reply)

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EAQ219 (message) 1,448 posts, Bumble bee

I mean…I saw some champagne flutes at TJMaxx the other day for like $7 each. Throw some sparkly ribbon on those bad boys and call it a day.

3/2/09 @ 5:05 pm (reply)

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marylizbeth (message) 180 posts, Blushing bee

If you can find inexpensive one go for it. But I do like the idea- Like Ms. D’Orsaey says you can use them on anniversaries. Or fill them with self setting wax and make them into candles. I would pass on the cake knives .

3/2/09 @ 5:32 pm (reply)

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MightySapphire (message) 7,632 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m all about these items…I could not imagine my wedding without them. I got mine from fortunoff.com and they were a steal!! I love the first set of flutes you showed, they’re unique but I think really classy!!

3/2/09 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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