YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS AND WE’VE GOT ANSWERS
There’s more to setting up a champagne tower experience than you may think! Please browse frequently asked questions for all the information you may need. If you have a question we haven’t covered below, please reach out, we would love to hear from you!
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A champagne tower is one of life's most iconic celebratory traditions. Centuries old! Champagne is poured into the top coupe of a hand-stacked tower of glassware, gracefully cascading through each tier until every glass is filled. Whether you're planning a wedding, shower, gala, private party, or brand event, a thoughtfully designed tower naturally becomes one of the most photographed moments of the day. They truly are a centerpiece.
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Absolutely. Every tower is hand-built by our experienced team using a carefully engineered stacking method and thoroughly inspected before your guests arrive. We'll also help determine the ideal location to ensure your tower is both beautiful and secure throughout your event.
Champagne towers are designed to be enjoyed, but they are also made entirely of glass. While accidents are rare, they can happen—which is part of what makes them so breathtaking. Beautifully fragile, and handled with exceptional care.
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Because what looks effortless takes experience.
A champagne tower is far more technical than it appears. Glass placement, weight distribution, bottle counts, pouring techniques, timing, and venue coordination all play a role in creating a flawless pour.
We've built hundreds of towers, so you don't have to think about any of it. Just bring the bubbly- we'll handle the rest.
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Most venues supply the champagne and we will advise on bottle count. In the case you are allowed to provide your own bubbly we will advise, We also offer a shopping concierge service if that is the right fit for you. Lets start by finding out what the venues alcohol policy is.
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Every event is different, so bottle count depends on your tower size and how you'd like it poured. We'll calculate exactly what you'll need and include our recommendation in your proposal—no guessing, no overbuying, and no running out.
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Absolutely- and we hope you do. Every tower is thoughtfully designed around your celebration, from the overall aesthetic down to the finishing touches. Whether you're envisioning florals, custom branding, signature cocktails, dry ice, or something entirely original, we'll help bring it to life.
We live for the details.
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Absolutely. Champagne towers may be our signature move, but we never turn down a good idea. We create cocktail towers featuring everything from espresso martinis and signature cocktails to Diet Coke and sparkling cider.
We've even built tiramisu, fruit, and oyster towers.
Have an idea? Let's do it!
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Absolutely. Brand activations are one of our favorite ways to get creative. From custom signage and branded wraps to colored pours and fully customized tower designs, we'll create a tower experience that feels unmistakably on brand giving guests a moment they can't resist capturing.
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Absolutely! I was hoping you would ask. We offer professional champagne sabering demonstrations as well as private training sessions for clients who want to perform the bottle sabering themselves. We'll teach you the proper technique and trade secrets so you can confidently create an even more unforgettable moment during your celebration. Saber rental included. Fair warning—you may never want to open a bottle any other way again.
Come join The Saber Society!
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There's no one-size-fits-all answer- and that's exactly the point. We'll recommend the perfect tower based on your guest count, venue, and the experience you'd like to create. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a celebration for hundreds, we'll help you choose the size that feels just right.
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Any chance we get! Southern California is home, but French Toast regularly travels throughout California and beyond for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of every kind.
If your event falls outside our standard service area, we'll happily provide a custom travel quote. We also have a New York location, with nationwide expansion on the horizon. Delivery is included with all full-service bookings within a 30-mile radius of French Toast headquarters.
We'll meet you there!
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The sooner, the better- especially during peak wedding and holiday seasons. But don't let a short timeline stop you from reaching out. If we have the availability, we'd love to celebrate with you.
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Honestly? Just about anything worth celebrating.
Champagne towers are at home anywhere there's something to celebrate. Weddings, showers, milestone birthdays, corporate events, galas, grand openings, brand activations, holiday parties, private celebrations- you name it. If people are gathering to celebrate, a champagne tower fits right in.
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Plans change. We get it. Whether your guest count grows, your timeline shifts, or you'd like to add a few finishing touches, we'll work with you to accommodate changes whenever possible.
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Absolutely. We believe the best events happen when everyone is on the same page. We regularly coordinate with planners, venues, caterers, and production teams to ensure every detail is aligned well before event day, making the experience seamless for everyone involved.
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Absolutely. While champagne is the classic choice, we love thinking outside the bottle. We've created towers with rosé, sparkling cider, Diet Coke, mimosas, espresso martinis, signature cocktails- even colorful water for display-only installations. If you have something creative in mind, we'd love to bring it to life.
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Most couples and hosts choose to pour the tower themselves- and honestly, we think they should. It's a fun, interactive moment that naturally brings everyone together. Before the pour, we'll show you exactly what to do and stay right by your side to guide you every step of the way. If you'd rather leave it to us, we're happy to take over.
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Yes. We love our glasses—and we think you will too. Every French Toast tower includes our signature coupe glassware and everything else needed for a beautifully executed celebration. Simply bring the bubbly. We'll take care of the rest.
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Most venues provide a suitable table, but if yours doesn't, we're happy to provide one for an additional fee. Before your event, we'll help determine the ideal table size and placement to ensure your tower is as beautiful as it is secure.
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Once the toast is complete, your job is done. Ours isn't.
We'll assist with distributing full glasses to your guests, clearing the tower, collecting glassware, and complete cleanup- leaving you to enjoy your party.
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No event is exactly the same, and we expect plans to evolve. Whether your guest count changes, your timeline shifts, or you'd like to add custom enhancements, we'll work with you to accommodate updates whenever possible. Our goal is to make the planning process feel just as seamless as the celebration itself.
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Honestly? Those are usually our favorite projects.
Some of our favorite celebrations started with an idea that had never been done before. If you're dreaming up something unique, we'd love to hear it. Let's create something together.
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Great question- and one of our favorite conversations to have. While there's no single right answer, the timing of your tower can completely change the energy of your celebration.
Our most popular choice is just before dinner, when everyone has arrived and the excitement is building. Other favorites include cocktail hour, immediately following the ceremony, or kicking off the after-party. We'll help you choose the moment that feels most natural for your timeline and the experience you want to create.
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Absolutely. Our signature coupe glassware is available a la carte and can be used throughout your celebration- from welcome drinks and place settings, to signature cocktails and tray passed champagne.
Fair warning... your guests may never want to drink from another glass again.
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For our larger towers, we provide full-service setup to ensure every tower is built safely and beautifully. However, for smaller celebrations, we offer our Build-It-Yourself Petite Tower Kits, available in 3 and 4 tier designs.
They're perfect for intimate celebrations and for anyone who loves a little DIY.
Ask us if a Petite Tower is the right fit for your celebration.
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It happens! We understand that celebrations are busy, and the occasional missing or broken glass is completely normal. We allow for a small amount of loss at every event. If an excessive number of glasses are missing or damaged, a replacement fee may apply.