About the Item
Toasting champagne flutes that are designed for those who deserve the best and want something unique for their special day. These would look amazing on the top table at a wedding or at a special dinner party. A table set with these and some white candles will be stunning.
These 6 oz champagne glasses stand about 9 inches or 23cm tall. I have painted a vine of white, blush pink and spring green leaves and are embellished with added Swarovski pearls to the leaves. I use non-toxic enamel paints which are baked. For a life time of beauty please hand wash your flutes.
Such a unique gift and a beautiful way to celebrate. They make wonderful wedding party gifts, wedding gifts, gifts for out of town guests and parents.
At no extra cost I can design this glass in any color of your choice.
You may also like these silver and white champagne toasting flutes http://www.etsy.com/listing/53528225/champagne-toasting-flutes-set-of-2
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WHY DO WE CLINK GLASSES?
Where did the idea of clinking the glasses come from? Although there is no real proof or evidence that we are aware of, there are a few theories...
* Hundreds of years ago in Greece when it was common to poison your enemy, a toast was seen as a gesture of good faith. The host would pour the wine into a decanter and then drink from it to prove it was safe. Once the host had proved that the wine was safe, then everyone felt comfortable enough to drink it as well. The clinking of glasses during this time could have been a sneeky way for wine to be passed back and forth between glasses to prove it was safe.
* There were many cultures that believed that clinking glasses would drive away evil spirits. It was these evil spirits were many times the ones blamed for drunkenness.
* It was considered a welcome sound for weddings and birthdays.
* The Italian toast "cin cin" sounds like the sound of glasses touching.
Up until the 16th century, toasts were usually only made to "good health". Today it is to salute a special day, marriage, promotion at work and many other special occasions.
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* Featured in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Austin Lifestyle Magazine
* Displayed at the 2010 Oscar Awards
* Used at the 2011 Kentucky Derby
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Testimonials from happy customers:
* The flutes are amazingly beautiful! They arrived sooner than I thought and was quite impressed. So happy I ordered them, they will be perfect at my wedding!
* Beautiful... we used them at our wedding reception and they were just gorgeous!
* Frances was amazing to work with! The flutes are amazing and seem like they are made out of top quality glass. Frances also included a hand written note.
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I am happy to ship internationally. Please convo me for a precise shipping quote.
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