Whether it's for a wedding, reception or ceremony, a champagne cascade is the perfect way to serve champagne to your guests. The principle is simple: the champagne flows like a fountain from the top of the cascade into the glasses. Of course, you can also use it for other drinks!
How do you make a champagne cascade?
The champagne cascade is a spectacular presentation often used at large events and celebrations, especially when the champagne cascade is illuminated. Here are the steps to make a cascade of champagne glasses:
- Choose your glasses: make sure you have a large number of identical champagne glasses. The more you have, the more impressive the effect will be.
- Prepare the room: choose a stable, flat place to create the waterfall. A place with a rim or raised surface can help create the desired effect.
- Stack the glasses: Start by stacking the champagne glasses to form a pyramid. You can use different configurations, such as a simple pyramid or a more complex pyramid for added visual effect.
- Check stability: make sure the structure of the glasses is stable and won't collapse when you set up the cascade.
- Pour the champagne: start by pouring the champagne into the glass at the top of the pyramid. Pour gently to avoid overflowing.
- Follow the path of the champagne: the champagne should overflow from the first glass and flow into the glasses below, creating a cascade of sparkling foam.
- Watch the cascade: make sure the champagne cascade continues to flow smoothly. You can adjust the pouring rate according to how quickly the glasses fill up.
- Be ready to top up: make sure you have enough champagne to keep the cascade going. You may need to periodically add champagne to the glass at the top to keep the flow going.
- Enjoy the show: Once the waterfall is in place and the champagne is flowing freely, take a moment to enjoy the magnificent spectacle you've created. Don't forget to be careful and clean up any spillage to avoid accidents. Have a great time!
How to make a pyramid of champagne bottles?
Creating a pyramid of champagne bottles can be an impressive way to display them at a party or special event.
Here are the general steps to make a pyramid of champagne bottles:
- Choose a suitable location: make sure you have enough space to create the pyramid of bottles. Choose a flat, stable surface, such as a solid table or counter.
- Choose the bottles: use champagne bottles of the same size and shape to create a uniform pyramid. Make sure all the bottles are sealed and in good condition.
- Arrange the bottles: start by placing one bottle in the centre of the base of the pyramid. Then place four bottles around it to form a cross. This is the first row of your pyramid.
- Build the pyramid: Continue to stack the bottles in the same way to make the next rows. Each row should have one less bottle than the row below. For example, the second row should have three bottles, the third row two bottles, and so on.
- Stabilise the pyramid: Make sure that each bottle is positioned correctly to keep the pyramid stable. If necessary, you can adjust the bottles slightly so that they fit neatly on top of each other.
- Once the pyramid is built, check that it is stable and not in danger of collapsing. You can tap the bottles lightly to check that they are firmly in place.
- Decorate the pyramid: Add decorative elements around the pyramid to make it stand out, such as garlands, lights or flowers.
- Enjoy the result: When the pyramid is finished and decorated, take a moment to admire your creation before presenting it to your guests. Make sure you handle the bottles carefully to avoid damaging them, and don't forget to have plenty of storage space for any bottles you don't use.
Have fun creating your champagne bottle pyramid!
Stellinox offers you two models of champagne cascade, with a stainless steel tray for the base to catch any overflow, a central tube for your cascade, which will be illuminated, and discs for mounting the different levels of your cascade.
Delivery time: product dispatched within 24 to 48 hours if available on stock, otherwise within generally 10 working days. Free delivery in metropolitan France from 300 euros Tax. Excl, or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).
