Did You Know? The Romantic Origins Behind the Toast of Champagne "Cheers" That Will Make Your Heart Flutter ♡

2015.06.30 published

The Toast at Weddings is Settled with Champagne*

The signal for the start of the reception: "Everyone in the venue toasting with champagne" is an important moment in the wedding for both the bride and groom and their guests, as it helps dissolve the nervous feelings in a friendly atmosphere ♩

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But do you know why we toast with champagne?

The act of "toasting with champagne" actually carries a very happy origin and meaning ♡

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*Let’s introduce the origin of the champagne toast*

Why champagne? Why do we toast? Let’s answer those questions.

Knowing the meaning of toasting with champagne will double your happy feelings ♡ Let’s learn about the significance of toasting with champagne ♩

First, about champagne ♡

Champagne originated in the "Champagne region of France" * Only those produced in this region can be called "champagne"; anything else is referred to as "sparkling wine" or "spumante" *

Origin ① * About the bubbles in champagne *

In the Champagne region of France, the bubbles in champagne symbolize "happiness" ♡ When champagne is poured into a glass, the bubbles continually flow upward without stopping, representing that "happiness flows upward and continues infinitely without stopping" ♡

Champagne is also said to be "drinking stars" ♡

In the Champagne region, the countless bubbles in champagne are likened to stars, and they have a metaphorical expression of "drinking stars" ♬ Isn't that very romantic?

Origin ② * About clinking glasses for the toast *

When glasses clink together, the sound produced is that of glass champagne flutes. Actually, there is a story behind this sound too *

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* Champagne toast as a protector for the bride and groom *

Clinking glasses to make a sound during a toast serves as a kind of "amulet" ♬ It is said that demons dislike the sound of glasses clinking, so this practice is performed at weddings to keep them away!

In France, during toasts, it is customary to clink glasses vigorously to produce a loud and strong sound ♬ This is one of the reasons why champagne toasts are often held on festive occasions ♡

Origin ③ * Champagne that releases the applause of angels *

When champagne is poured into a glass, you can hear a popping sound ♬ This sound has long been believed to be the "applause of angels." It’s as if they are celebrating the couple getting married ♡

Champagne that brings endless happiness ♡

Thus, the champagne served at weddings has a romantic origin ♬ I want to drink champagne while promising happiness with my loved one＊

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