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(Leo) wrote in message . com>...
> Hi, folks
>
> Can you help with a suggestion?
>
> On October 16, my wife and I will be renewing our marriage vows on the
> occasion of our 10th anniversary. The renewal will be held in the
> church where were married, with about 25 guests in attendance.
> Afterward, we will host a reception in the church's parish house, and
> I would like to supply champagne for the occasion. Is there a decent
> champagne that retains for about $20 a bottle? As a rule of thumb,
> how many bottles should I buy for this gathering of 25-30 people?
>
> If it makes a difference, we live in the Maryland suburbs of DC, where
> the county operates the liquor stores. And we can't order alcoholic
> beverages via mail.
>
> Thanks,
> Leo

As a rule of thumb you can get at least 6 flute glasses from each 750
ml bottle
possibly more. If there is to be toasts you should allow for 2 glasses
per person. I assume people are driving and 3 glasses of bubbley would
be too much.
So we are at 10 bottles minimum it seems. Here in Canada only the
French (European French} can use the word Champagne on sparkling wines
and it all is over $20.00 CDN and unless money is no object we often
use a Spanish "champagne style" white. Frexinet is a good one at
around half the price. It's aromatic of champagne grapes, very dry and
the bubbles go right up your nose like a proper champagne.

Felicitations,
Biff

What is the 10th anniversary? Wood? Silk? Pewter?