Toasting Flutes... why?

In fact, I was wondering the same.

I think it's a photo-op particularly for people who have a champagne toast.

Our venue provided flutes and they were by the cake. But neither one of us likes champagne so the flutes were just sitting on the cake table the whole night. Oh well, at least we didn't pay for them.

They are usually used to toast after the speech's but our's was off schedule so we ended up on the dance floor during the speech and went with the drink we had in hand at the moment. We borrowed my parents because for me it was just one more thing I didn't need to spend money on and turns out we didn't even use them!

I never used them, I thought they were a waste of money. No one cares what you use to toast. I think more than anything, they're just a keepsake for the couple.

I think they're totally unnecessary unless you're a champagne drinker and would like some nice ones for your house. I'd suggest either borrowing from a friend/family member, or finding cheap ones.

I absolutely refused to spend any money on toasting flutes since DH and I don't drink champagne at all (toasted w/ wine & beer). But my mom was pretty insistent that we have nicer glasses for pictures (see below - I admit, they do look nicer). So, we compromised & borrowed my brother's/SIL toasting flutes they used @ their wedding. We only used them for the toasts - we drank from the plastic cups the rest of the night. Really - it's up to you & what you want. I wouldn't have had them if my mom didn't get these from my brother.

Mine were a gift otherwise I would not have had anything special.

I am not purchasing these either, but i was curious about this as well! So glad somebody else asked

These are the glasses FH and I got. These are for whatever we're drinking and they fit in with the country charm we're kind of going for. Our colors are red and black, so I'll probably put some nice ribbons around the stems. I'll totally be drinking my jack and coke in mine. LOL

Or something for you to drink out of every year on your anniversary.

I also think they are VERY expensive - especially some of the "themed" ones.

However, I do suggest you have SOME kind of special glass that is different than the rest of the crowd to have your drinks poured in. I would take 2 sips of my drink, then someone would want to dance or get a picture and I would place my drink down on a table. Then when I would go back to find my drink, I had No Idea which was mine. Off to the bar for another. I think I had 3 or 4 drinks laying around with only 4 sips in them by the end of the night because I kept losing mine.

@ Hayley C, exactly my reason for the ball jars up there. There's no mistaking who's glass it is.

I thought they were for decor purposes. To look good. I personally won't waste money on buying expensive ones. If I come across a set on clearance I'll snatch it up.

I got some cheap flutes from a store going out of business. Figured I'd price what it costs to engrave them. Then toss on a bow with our colors or something. Viola! Keepsake toasting flutes for el cheapo!

We're just getting some pretty ones from Pier 1, I think they're less than $7 each. If I had to give something up though, it would be them because they really aren't all that necessary(though the ones I want ARE pretty)

Lol I guess any question a person has, someone else has wondered it too! Glad to see I'm not the only one. Ok I'll ask around to see if I can borrow some. We don't drink champagne, but they do look a bit better in pictures so if I can find some to borrow I shall!

Thanks everyone!!

I don't now why people literally buy the and give it a a favor for their guest. FH friend and FSIL had that. I only took it from my FH friends wedding. Had it in the cup board for 2 yrs collecting dust so I threw it out. I think y FH has his one. I think it's a waste of money. I will never consider that as a favor. I don't even drink wine nor so I drink chanpaign. I'm going to check if he still has his and I'll post a pic

I'm only getting it for my FH and I and that's it

LOL Mrs. Montoya! I LOVE your expression in the last photo!
My co-worker used to do that.. only he'd balance his BABY standing up. Scared the living bejeezuz out of me!

Stupid posts are posting out of order?

Basically for photos. Usually after the cake cutting you do the flutes. Here are my pics!

A couple silly ones

I'm using ones I already have that are part of a set. Otherwise I was just going to use the ones at the venue. I'm also using the venue's serving knife, etc. for the cake.

I got mine from the thrift store...I think it is silly to spend alot of money of toasting flutes...plus I don't even drink...but to each is own.

We actually got ours at Ikea. Nothing super special, since we don't really drink and I just don't understand the point of them. They were like $4 for 2 of them.