24
2010
Wine Glasses 101
Traditionally wine is used to cheer long life, smoldering love, and vivacious vitality. At DiscounMugs.com we are here to help make those special moments even more special with our customized wine glasses. They come in all types of shapes, sizes, and colors for you to choose from. With our enormous selection to choose from you are bound to impress customers and friends with our unique personalization option.
The customization and unique designs of our wine glasses brings a certain appeal to an event, wedding, fundraiser, restaurant, and any type of event you plan. They can also be used as gifts or memorabilia to give guests or clients. Our custom printed wine glasses come in many different forms in size, shape, color, and style. Wine glass categories include red wine glasses, white wine glasses, wine goblets, and wine sampler glasses. We also offer Libbey Napa Country red wine glasses, Libbey Citation red wine glasses and much more to appeal to the wine aficionado in you.
Some say that traditionally the “proper” way to drink from a wine glass, especially when drinking white or otherwise chilled wine, is to grasp it by the stem. Pure bologna! At DiscountMugs.com we offer stem-less wine glasses for the modern less traditional person. You can even get it in any color you want from black to red to blue, whatever your wish, it is our command. We even offer wine glasses with the Eiffel Tower as a stem. Now that’s a way to stand out and impress the masses.
You have never seen anything like it and you can only get that uniqueness and quality from DiscountMugs.com. Adding a personalized wine glass to your event just makes it that more special. Our wine glasses are made from quality glass with the most extreme care and handling.
At DiscountMugs.com it’s our mission to make your event extraordinary with our personalized wine glasses. Get yours today here at DiscountMugs.com.
10
2010
Black Glassware makes Bold Statement
It is always important in the world of style and fashion to push contemporary designs and pioneer new looks in industries ranging from clothing the glassware. Glassware design doesn’t have the ever-changing fashion trends of clothing but still have seen a slow evolution throughout the years. Recently stemless glassware has become popular and interesting stem designs, bowl shapes and color combination have brought liveliness to the world of glassware fashion. The newest trend in glassware is a line of glassware that has a bold black color. These black wine glasses, black champagne glasses and black martini glasses have smooth exterior designs and look great with white custom printed logos. Below is a list of the most popular black glassware items along with their features and best possible usage.
14 oz. Exclusive Black Wine Glasses: These glassware designs were meant to stand out. Their designs are eye catching and truly make a bold statement at any event. These glassware items have a unique color scheme and can hold up to 14 ounces of liquid storage, which is considerably more than the average wine glass. Black wine glasses can be used at special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other more. They are not only elegant glassware but can be used as a gift for guests – memorabilia for the event. Especially events which have color themes involving black, these 14 oz. Exclusive Black Wine Glasses are great promotional glassware items.
6.25 oz. Black Champagne Glasses: Champagne glasses are ideal and often essential items for festive occasions. Whether it’s a best man performing a toast at a wedding or a couple sharing champagne on their anniversary champagne glasses are elegant and important glassware items. Black champagne glasses really stand out in any ceremony and contain quality features and designs that allow for personalization. These champagne glasses are nine inches in height and 2 ¾ inches in width. They hold up to 6.25 ounces of liquid storage space and are great items to customize for any occasion. These champagne glasses only come in black and the best color to choose from when creating custom printed titles or logos in white for contrast purposes.
6.25 oz. Black Martini Glasses: Martini glasses are by nature fun but have designs that are acceptable for formal occasions. This makes customizable martini glasses great for any kind of occasion. Black martini glasses stand out as being particularly creative and elegant. These 6.25 oz. Black Martini Glasses have standard martini glass designs with 7 ½ inches in height and 4 ½ inches in width and have over six ounces of liquid storage. The most outstanding design these martini glasses have is their bold black color which looks great with contrasting white logo text. Martini glasses can be used as formal glassware, standard barware and even for decorative purposes. Many consider martini glasses to be superior promotional products because of their large imprint areas.
13
2010
Custom Glassware for Bars and Restaurants
The service industry has taken a really big hit from the recession, but those establishments that remain find themselves in a position to really set a firm hold in their location. Though many establishments have folded, competition is still fierce in the service industry as new establishments are taking advantage of low lease rates on commercial property. New and existing bar and restaurants need an edge on the competition and that is why they should get custom glassware items. Customizable glassware items allow establishments like bars and restaurants to serve drinks in glasses that have custom printed logos on them. This adds legitimacy to your business and gives you the option of selling these glasses to avid customers.
Restaurants and bars require different kinds of drinkware items. Restaurants typically need drinking glasses, wine glasses and coffee mugs depending on what’s available on their menu. Bars require drinking glasses, beer mugs, pint glasses, cocktail glasses and much more depending on what types of drinks they serve. Customizing these items can really help when it comes to customer retention rates and customer satisfaction. Every restaurant and bar is also a brand with a logo, these custom glasses promote that brand and help get the word out about an establishment.
Restaurants and bars, especially those in the tourist industry, can gain huge profits from selling their glassware items. Selling custom items also serves as a promotional venture because it creates brand promotion and allows others to see your company logo outside of its location. Offer these custom items to customers at their table or by setting up a shop in a high traffic location in the bar or restaurant. Custom glassware items can also be offered as part of specials or deals (example: The daily special comes with a free custom drinking glass).
The legitimacy custom glassware items bring to a restaurant or bar cannot be understated. The most successful establishments have custom drinkware items and at the costs offered by DiscountMugs.com, it’s ill-advised not to get custom glassware items for your establishment. DiscountMugs.com is a web-based factory direct company that sells promotional products from wine glasses and cocktail glasses to beer mugs and shot glasses. They are a factory-direct so their prices are extremely competitive and are the number one distributors of drinkware items in the country so owners can rest assured DiscountMugs.com is a reliable company.
15
2009
Five Wedding Favor Favorites

Planning weddings are notoriously stressful and expensive. That’s why we at Discount Mugs.com would like to help out by providing a list based on our customers favorite wedding favor items. While our most popular wedding favors are all in the glassware section there are plenty of items used as wedding favors at Discount Mugs.com. Customizing wedding favors for “The Big Day” are great ideas because not only can these items be used on your wedding day providing a more personal touch, they can also go home with your guests as gifts/souvenirs so friends and family members will have memorabilia of your special day. Here’s a very helpful list of wedding favor items that are incredibly popular:
Wedding Wine Glasses: Wine glasses are classy items to have at a wedding. They are also good gift/souvenirs to give to guests. Customized wedding glasses have large imprint areas and can fit longer titles than most customizable wedding favors.
Wedding Martini Glasses: Martini glasses are very popular because they add flare to the standard wedding favor glassware set. Martini drinkers will particularly enjoy this at a wedding and having diverse glassware items is a great way to ensure your guests leave happy.
Wedding Votive Candle Holders: Nothing says romance like candles. And since weddings are a celebration of romantic love, customizable candles are extremely popular. Get initial or full names printed on these candles to enhance the personal touch of the event.
Wedding Shot Glasses: Weddings are serious and important events that bring your family and the community together, but they are also an event for people to “let their hair down” and a good way to lighten up the mood is with fun customizable shot glasses.
Wedding Champagne Glasses: This is perhaps the most important customizable glassware wedding favor item. Without custom wedding champagne glasses the traditional toast and celebration of a wedding reception feel incomplete.
So if you’re having a wedding don’t forget to include all of these items in your glassware set. Also, if you want to get a great deal on these products go to Discount Mugs.com where we have the most affordable wedding favor items available. We encourage you to shop around and try to find someone less expensive because we know you won’t. So have a happy and affordable wedding from Discount Mugs.com.
9
2009
Types of Glassware Needed for Bar or Restaurant
Read more..So you always wanted to open up a bar or restaurant but had no idea you would need so much stuff. We at DiscountMugs can’t help you out with your furnishing or interior design but we certainly can help you find the right glassware items. Obviously the type of glassware you choose will depend largely on the establishment you decide to use them in. If you’re opening up a bar, there are standard glassware items you’ll need and more niche types of glassware you’ll want to impress your patrons. If you’re opening up a restaurant the glassware items you’ll use will depend on the type of drinks you’ll be serving. You can also choose to get these items customized with your restaurant or bar logo on them or get the glassware blank for a more subtle approach.
Bar ownership is a colorful and fun endeavor, but getting all the personalized glassware items can be hectic so be sure to get the right type and quantity of glassware items. First of all, you’re going to want get standard drinking glasses to give your patrons the option of drinking non-alcoholic beverages. Drinking glasses range in size but the average glass should be around twelve-to-fifteen-ounces. Next you’ll want to get the always classic conical pint glasses; the standard pint is sixteen fluid ouches so be sure to get a sixteen ounce glass if you’re going to be serving it as an official “pint glass”. A pint glass can be used to serve many different types of beer but is best served with Ales and darker beers.
The next type of glass you’ll want to get for your bar is the Pilsner Glass; this glass is long and slender and ranges in size. The Pilsner glass is used to serve Pilsner beer which is a pale lager that continues to grow in popularity in the United States. Many avid beer drinkers prefer to drink Pilsner beer in a Pilsner Glass, so having them available is a good way to impress your clientele. In terms of liquor glasses, most bars have cocktail glasses and shot glasses available for customers as well. While many bars stop at several different types of glasses, other glasses that can be used to further impress your customers like beer steins, wheat beer glasses, yard glasses, beer boot glasses and stemware.
Restaurants are not that different when it comes to glassware items, but depending on the restaurant, you’ll want to focus more on the stemware and cocktail glasses than the beer and shot glasses. Stemware items vary in style but include categories like wine glasses, brandy snifters, champagne flutes and goblets. Make sure you have both white and red wine glasses as wine drinkers are particular about their glassware. Also if you’re serving brandy, be sure to have brandy snifters as they are very distinct glasses that add a high level of formality and class to your establishment. The cocktail glass also has a very distinct shape and is used to serve popular drinks like martinis, daiquiris and margaritas. Restaurants must also supply standard glassware items like drinking glasses for non-alcoholic beverages like soda, juice and water.
27
2009
Three Keys to Hosting a Successful Low-Cost Wine or Beer Tasting

Beer Mug
Some of the latest growing trends in corporate promotional events are beer and wine tastings. Beer and wine drinking customs are becoming ingrained in our society and more and more people are looking to share their knowledge and passion for wine and beer with like-minded individuals. This creates a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their interests through wine and beer tasting events. Whether you run a restaurant or a small insurance business beer and wine tastings are great low-cost ways to get the locals familiar with your company. In tough economic times, consumers respect any company willing to let them enjoy themselves at little or no cost. However, there are three key factors to throwing a successful beer and wine tasting event and those are: promotion, expertise and ambiance.
1. Promotion is vitally important for any beer or wine tasting event, after all that is the entire purpose of holding the event. One must not only promote the event itself but also the company hosting the event. A great way to ensure a quality turnout at the event is to invite your existing clients who will undoubtedly tell their wine and beer-loving friends, thus starting a “word of mouth” campaign. When you have acquired enough attendees at the event it’s important that they receive the promotional message behind the event with subtlety so they are not put off by blatant promotion. A great way to achieve this is to use promotional drinkware items like custom beer mugs or personalized wine glasses that have your company logo on them. These items are much more affordable then you may think as long as you use the right company for promotional products. Banners and posters work well to remind guests who the hosts of the event are along with promotional gift that can be given to each attendee. Be sure to include literature in your promotional gift set so those interested can get a more in-depth look at your company.
2. Expertise is particularly important for your target demographic which includes wine and beer aficionados. You can either hire a wine or beer expert, but many times it’s easy to get them free-of-charge. Wine experts interested in selling their wine will sometimes provide different kinds of wine and be present at the event to discuss and provide information on how the wine is made. Beer tastings are similar and all you need to do to acquire an expert is allow a microbrewery to sell their beer at your event. Of course it’s helpful if the host is knowledgeable of beer or wine so they can establish contact with the guests. The internet is the best place to learn about beer and wine and here are links to the top beer blog and top wine blog.
3. The final step is ambiance, this should not be overlooked as a large part of your guests experiences will be in-part to the quality of the setting itself. Be sure to spruce-up your event with decorations that can be associated with either wine or beer. Wine events usually have formal settings with elegant decorations, while beer tasting events can be more casual with laid-back decorations. It may be worth the extra money to rent a showroom if your location doesn’t have adequate space or the ideal style for the event.
Wine and beer tastings are low-cost ways to promote your business. And with so many cheap resources available to host these events, one could easily have monthly or quarterly wine or beer tastings. The sophisticated nature of wine and beer tastings lends itself well to corporate promotion. There are no businesses too big or too small to benefit from promotional marketing events like beer and wine tastings. These events are perfect ways to strengthen ties with existing customers while creating a more approachable company reputation. The idea behind hosting a promotional event like this is to make clients and potential customers associate the quality of your promotional event with the quality of your company. So don’t miss this great opportunity to improve your company’s customer relations and client base.
16
2009
Custom Wine Glasses for the Masses
Nothing exudes elegance like fine glassware, its crystal clear appearance and smooth designs bring style to any event. Custom wine glasses embody the high quality of fine glassware and are great accompaniments for parties and events. The base of a wine glass leads up a sleek and slender stem and culminates in a smooth round bowl. The aesthetic appeal of glassware comes from its translucence and reflectivity which makes any beverage seem to shine. Wine glasses fuse form and function to provide a superior celebratory experience for anyone toasting, drinking or just using them for decoration. Though there are many different kinds of wine glasses, they can mostly be summed up into two categories: red wine glasses and white wine glasses.
Red wine glasses are characterized by a round wide bowl, which increases the rate of oxidization. As oxygen interacts with the wine – flavor and smell alter which is known as “letting the wine breath”. This oxidization process is generally more suitable for red wines. The complex flavors in red wine benefit from oxidation because it melds the flavors together making them smoother. This design makes red wine glasses great for customization because their wide bowls leave plenty of room for a logo. Those looking for customizable red wine glasses should take into account that the content of the glass will most likely be red when planning a logo design.
White wine glasses vary more in size and shape than red wine glasses. White wine glasses share the similar trait of having a slender bowl on top of standards size stems. This is because white wine requires less oxidation and is best served only slightly oxidized. White wine glasses can be extremely slender like champagne flutes and many people prefer white wine and champagne served cold. White wine glasses are a must at social events, trade shows or as promotional gifts. Everyone’s taste varies, which is why it is best to have both custom red wine glasses and personalized white wine glasses at any promotional event.
Wine glasses are ideal promotional gifts and wedding favors. As promotional gifts red and white wine glasses serve as an elegant but fun gift to give customers or employees. Those looking to commemorate a significant accomplishment can do so with a customized wine glass used to celebrate the occasion. As a wedding favor, promotional wine glasses have pretty much become standard. They are great for providing guests with elegant drinkware and a souvenir of your special day. Any festive occasion could use custom wine glasses: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions.
22
2009
Personalized Wine Glasses for Your Wedding
Read more..A Touch of Class to Your Wedding with Personalized Wine Glasses
Classy–That’s what personalized wine glasses at your wedding will say. Giving out wedding wine glasses will not only say that you care about your wedding, but that you care about your guests. By making regular discount wine glasses into engraved wine glasses, you are adding that special touch to your special day. No one will be able to forget the celebration because you are giving them something to remember you and your day. You are giving them a gift of elegance.
Personalized Wine Glasses Add Elegance to Your Wedding
You want your wedding to be special, to be remembered and looked upon with happiness. You want elegance to reign through your reception. How do you go about creating that aura of elegance? Personalized wedding glasses are the perfect way to add elegance to your wedding. With every ?cheers? and every ?cling? of the glass, elegance will be heard. Your engraved wine glasses can be used at the reception itself and then guests can bring them home as wedding favors. What is great about this is that you are also giving them something they can use.
Red vs. White Personalized Wine Glasses for Your Wedding
When choosing wedding wine glasses, you first have to decide if you are going to give out red wine glasses or white wine glasses. And, that all depends on what you are serving for your meal at your reception. If you are serving fish or chicken, you’ll want to go with the white wine glasses. If you are serving beef, go for the red wine glasses. You could even go so far as to ask your guests ahead of time if they prefer fish, chicken, or beef, and then have their personalized wine glasses ready for them at their tables.
The difference between red and white wine glasses is that white wine glasses are just a bit taller than red wine glasses with a longer stem and a narrower bowl. The wine glasses are designed differently for specific purposes. Here’s why:
Red Wine Glasses
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The shorter stem–Since it doesn’t matter if you hold the stem or the bowl of a red wine glass, the stem is shorter than a white wine glass. It doesn’t matter because of the heat transfer theory. This means that when a person holds the bowl of a wine glass, the heat from their body transfers through the glass to the wine, warming it slightly. With red wine, it doesn’t matter if it is slightly warmed because the flavors and aromas are not effected.
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The larger bowl?The red wine glass has a larger bowl than a white wine glasses for a few reasons: (1) the red wine gets more exposure to the air; and (2) the slight taper of the rim allows for the red wine to be delivered to the right parts of the mouth, that being the back and sides of the tongue.
White Wine Glasses
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The longer stem?This allows the white wine drinker to hold the stem, thus not warming up the bowl. White wine cannot be warmed, as it must be chilled in order to get the full flavors and aromas.
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The smaller bowl?It is not necessary for white wine to be exposed to the air like red wine needs to be. The lip of the bowl is designed in such a way that the white wine is delivered to the front of the mouth.
Discountmugs.com has a wide selection of red wine glasses and white wine glasses. There are a number of styles, and there are even colored stems. You can trust us with all of your personalized wine glasses needs and you can count on getting the best deals available. We are your number one source for wedding wine glasses and will continue to provide quality products and service.








