The other day, while watching a documentary about the history of Champagne (yes, we are nerds… okay, I’M a nerd), I started thinking about the type of bubbly we would serve during the toasts at our reception. After pondering this for a few moments, and realizing that I didn’t really care what kind of Champagne we passed around (Andre, anyone? Perhaps a 2011 Boone’s Farm? Kidding.), I moved on to thinking about the actual order of the toasts and the wonderful people who would be giving them.
Champagne (with juice-soaked sugar cubes, yum!) via Martha Stewart Weddings
In a breaking of tradition, Sparkler Sis will speak first (before the best man).
I am SO excited to hear what she comes up with. Not only is she a phenomenal writer (UNC J-School, what uuuup???), but she’s already begun working on her speech. And I love that. The chance of me NOT crying while she is talks is 0-0.5%. I’m not exaggerating when I say Sister Sparkler is my best friend.
Arm-in-arm at Gold Cup, circa 2009…
…and in Jimmy Buffett attire.
Following Sparkler Sis’ sure-to-be-epic words, Sparks’ best man will deliver his thoughts. Sparks may be an only child, but Best Man is the closest thing to a brother he has ever had. Their sense of humor is so similar, and they are so close, that I used to joke that I would be a bridesmaid in their wedding one day. Anyway, I’m really looking forward to his speech, and hoping that he won’t embarrass us too badly.
A nice, grown-up picture of Sparks and his Best Man…
…and how they act when they aren’t so dressed up 
I also thought it would be cute (instead of pouring the usual pre-toast glass of bubbly) to pass out miniature champagne bottles for our guests to enjoy. Naturally, I have not researched this, priced it out, or considered it in any sort of reality… but it’s a thought.
Pommery Pop, Image via iBeverageBlogs.com
Moet’s “Bucket of Bubbles”, image via Exotic Excess
To make the toasts feel extra special, I thought about using old fashioned champagne saucers. I’ve been window shopping for these guys a LOT lately.
Image via stylehive
Platinum Petals Coupe from Anthropologie
Who’s going to be speaking at your reception? Are you doing anything out of the ordinary during your toasts?
and mr. O’s big bro was feelin the love and decided to make a toast of his own, which was a sweet end to our toast time. 
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