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Mar
11
2011

Personalized Wine Glasses for Weddings



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Ask anyone who has had the experience of planning a wedding and they will surely let you know of how meticulous the task can get. Weddings are all about the small details and precision. With so much going on at one go, it is hard to give equal attention to every single detail. Often, the wedding favors are neglected and guests end up leaving with terribly chosen favors. There are a range of wedding favors available in the market and all that needs to be done is to spend time surveying different types of favors. The safest choice for wedding favors in my opinion is personalized wine glasses.

The main reason why brides and groom present their guests with favors is simply to show their gratitude for taking time to attend the wedding. Most guests usually come with a present ready for the bride and groom. So, the wedding favour will be a small token of appreciation from the bride and groom to their guests. It is the least the bride and groom could do considering their guests took all the trouble to take some time off and celebrate the joyous occasion with them.

Personalized wine glasses make great wedding favors. To start off, wine glasses themselves already look classy and majority of houses are bound to have a couple of wine glasses around. So, the personalized wine glass received at weddings would just add to their existing set. Unlike beer glasses, wine glasses are more versatile looking and presentable. It is also seems to be more appropriate to give your guests personalized wine glasses compared to beer glasses.

Also, there are quite a number of people who are actually avid collectors of wine glasses. Some of them even spend a fortune to build a customized showcase panel to display their collection of wine glasses. They even have a whole wall in their homes dedicated to only wine glasses! These are the type of people who are surely to appreciate the personalized wine glasses that are presented to them as your wedding favor.

In order to always remember the good time everyone had at the wedding, brides and grooms always opt to inscribe their name and the date of the wedding on the glass.  Those with exquisite taste for fonts and colours will produce a classy and sophisticated personalized wine glass. Most of us have probably seen those tacky favors inscribed with terrible choices of fonts and colours. Those are the favors gone terribly wrong. The guests would probably just end up throwing the favors away. See how the simple choice of fonts and colours can change the whole look of a wine glass?

Always bear in mind that the purpose of the personalized wine glass is to show your appreciation and to also serve as a reminder of the good time everyone had on the big day. Wedding favors are just as important as all the other meticulous details of a wedding, so make sure enough effort is put into personalizing them.

Mar
8
2011

Using Colored Stemware for Events



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Colored Stemware is basically all those stemmed glassware such as wine glasses, margarita glasses, champagne glasses and cocktail glasses in all sorts of colours. Few years back, having the stemmed glassware in colour was almost a ‘crime’. Wine and champagne enthusiasts are still particular about what glass is used to consume which drink. They usually are disapproving of coloured stem glassware because it hinders them from being able to see the bubbles and the colour of the wine or champagne. The art of wine and champagne drinking is all about observing the liquid. Colored stemware can often be spotted at all sorts of events.

Using colored glassware for any type of events surely adds the finishing touch to the theme of the whole event. If it was a wedding party and the theme colour was green, the coloured stem glassware could be ordered in greens. Many companies that supply all glassware are aware that it is a trend nowadays that colored stemware is used to tie up the whole decoration idea with the glassware. The uniformity of all the colours in an event and seeing the tables with all the coloured stem glassware will definitely be a pretty sight. It also shows how the event planner has paid attention to even smallest and meticulous details of the wedding.

These colored drinkware can also be used for decorative purposes as well. Simply place those small candles in the coloured stemmed glassware and voila! Place them near walls and you will be able to get coloured light being illuminated from the glass. Also, there is no need to worry about candle wax getting onto cloths or surfaces. It can also be used to create the champagne pyramid where the bride and groom pours champagne from the top most glass and the champagne trickles slowly to fill all of the glasses. The colour of the stemmed glassware should be synchronized with your wedding theme colour.

Also, the colored stemware can be presented to the guests at the event as favors; a small token of appreciation for attending the event. It would be a creative move to synchronize the colour of the glassware with the theme colour of the event. Having everything colour coordinated at events does make a huge difference on the overall look of the event. Simple touches like the colour of the flowers and the glassware will make significant differences.

Colored glassware make exceptional decoration items for any type of event that one can think of. However, overdoing it will just make the whole event’s decoration look tacky and tasteless. Rather than choosing the color of the stemmed glassware to be exactly similar to that of your event’s theme colour, choose a colour that is one shade lighter instead. This way, the event’s decorations would not look as though it has been overdone. Choosing the same colour but of a lighter shade gives the event a much softer, warmer and sophisticated touch to the whole event’s look.

Mar
1
2011

Custom Wine Glasses for High Class Weddings



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Are you planning a high class wedding where the budget is not a very serious worry? If so you’ll of course want to pay close attention to planning the ceremony, the reception, and of course you’ll need to make time to choose the overall décor of your wedding. High class weddings are usually very elegant and expensive looking. There are all sorts of food, wines, and glassware that set the tone and feel of the wedding day. For those couples who are looking to host a high class wedding, one important detail to keep in mind is the glassware. From candle holders to centerpiece arrangements, you’re sure to have a lot of glassware at your wedding. One of the most important pieces of glassware is wine glasses. Wine glasses are a must have for each guest that is celebrating your wedding through the toast at the reception party. Wine glasses are needed so that guests can drink to a lifetime of love and happiness for the couple.

With high class weddings, you may want to take the wine glasses a step forward. While most people opt to rent wine glasses that are provided through a catering company, as a couple you may decide to provide custom-made wine glasses for each guest. These wine glasses can also be customized for the bride and groom to use during the toast as well.

Using custom wine glasses for the couple

Custom wine glasses can be purchased and used by the wedding couple during the toast. They can be a simplistic as having the name of the bride and groom engraved on each glass. The wedding date can also be a nice addition to the wine glasses.

Custom wine glasses – Keepsakes for guests

If you plan to buy custom wine glasses for use during the toast, it may be a good idea to remind each guest that the wine glasses are for keeps. Guests can take the wine glasses home and use them or display them as they want. The custom wine glasses should have the bride and groom’s name and the wedding date at the minimum. Designs such as hearts or a pair of rings can be added as wanted.

Custom wine glasses fit perfectly into a high class wedding. They are sure to finish off the entire wedding day with a nice surprise for the guests.

Feb
11
2011

Using the Correct Wine Glass



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Using the correct wine glass is a must do if you want to get the most of the type of wine you are drinking. You’ve surely heard that the type of wine glass can greatly alter the taste and aromas of certain wines. When it comes to wine glasses you don’t have to be an expert to know which type of glass is best suited for the wine you are drinking. Though it may not be a top priority if you are drinking wine on your own, choosing the proper wine glass can be important if you invite guests over to your home for dinner or for a party. With the right wine glasses you’ll surely wow each and every one of your guests.

How to choose the right wine glass

When it comes down to choosing the right wine glass there are a few main factors to keep in mind. The first thing to remember is the type of wine you are serving. This is what will be the main deciding factor in what type of wine glass is best for that type of wine.

For example red wines usually taste better when served out of a wine glass that is wider and more bowl-shaped. This is because the wider bowl will allow you to catch the bold aromas that come with red wine. On the other hand white wine is best served in a narrower wine glass as the aromas are more subtle and you want to keep them as contained as possible.

Another thing to consider when buying wine glasses is whether or not the glasses have a stem. The main purpose of the stem is to prevent your natural body heat from altering the temperature of the wine. For more casual dinners and events stemless wine glasses are okay but it’s important to not hold your wine glass for too long as to not heat up your wine.

Buying a variety of wine glasses

For a wide selection of wine glasses looking online is usually your best option. Online there are plenty of different vendors that sell wine glasses of all types, sizes, and shapes. This way you aren’t limited to the selection that is sold at a local store. Instead you have all sorts of options to choose from so you can be sure to find the wine glass that you need that perfectly matches the wine you are serving and drinking.

Jan
24
2011

Glassware as Weddings Gifts



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Wedding gifts can be hard to choose, especially if the bride and groom did not create a wedding registry that lists the items that the couple needs or would like to have. This makes the process of choosing a nice gift even tougher. However, the great thing about wedding gifts is that they don’t have to be anything immaculate or even practical. The gift you buy should be something that comes from the heart and has special meaning to you and to the bride and groom. Though it never hurts to buy a practical gift, those given from the heart often remain memorable. The perfect keepsake to give any bride and groom is glassware.

Though it may seem strange to some, glassware truly does make for a nice gift, especially at a wedding. Weddings are all about memories of that day and how special it is. When it comes to glassware, there are many different items that can be purchased for both the bride and groom. When you think of glassware you probably think of glassware you use to drink out of such as champagne flutes, normal cups, toasting flutes, and so on. However, glassware covers plenty of other things such as bowls, plates, glass centerpieces, and plenty others.

If you’re considering buying glassware as a wedding gift, be sure to find a way to incorporate it into the special day. Find a company that is able to engrave glass so that the names of the bride and groom can be forever on the glassware. You can also find glassware that coincides with the wedding colors. The bowl or centerpiece can be used as a keepsake but also as decoration within the home.

Versatility in Glassware

The great thing about glassware is that it can be both practical and used as a keepsake. Items such as bowls, glassware sets, and glass centerpieces can all be used for a practical reason but can still stand as a memory of the wedding day. At the same time glasses always make for an elegant and beautiful wedding gift, especially if they are personalized to match the day.

Don’t worry after finding that perfect wedding gift. Glassware is an option to consider even though it isn’t a gift you normally see at a wedding. There isn’t just one type of glassware to purchase which means that your gift is sure to be unique and memorable.

Sep
16
2010

DiscountMugs.com Launches New Line of Colored Glassware!



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                With hundreds of different styles of glassware, DiscountMugs has made its name as the Largest Factory-Direct Supplier of Personalized Glassware in the country. From champagne flutes and shot glasses to beer mugs and wine glasses, you think you’ve seen all they have to offer- well think again. Revolutionizing the world of glassware, DiscountMugs has launched a whole complete new line of colored glassware that redefines the industry. Using their already popular hand-blown glassware line, they have started offering the same great styles with colored stems, bases, and bodies that are truly one of a kind.  Offering over 15 different colors to choose from, with classic black and white to lime green and electric pink, these vibrant colors light up the room in an instant.

                In the past, DiscountMugs has offered just a few styles with classic colored bases, and immediately saw the public’s demand for more. “We saw how much our customers liked the product and decided to give them more choices. More colors and styles have been added to our line, creating a whole line of colored glassware that has grown exponentially in popularity. We are all very excited about the outcome” Company President, Amin Rahman states. Before DiscountMugs ventured into the world of colored glassware, there wasn’t many choices out there. After doing some research, we could only find small sets of basic colored glassware, for prices like $20.00 for a pack of 4 shot glasses. At DiscountMugs, they offer shot glasses as low as $0.33 a piece that can be colored and personalized to your liking. With stylish designs, industry-leading concepts, and their factory-direct prices, DiscountMugs seems to be the leader in the world of promotional products.

                “This is the most incredible spin on glassware I have seen in my career here. I can see this new line becoming the next must-have item for all events, weddings, clubs, and occasions.” says Julie O’Neal, DiscountMugs Spokesmodel, “Even I would love to own some!”  Recently becoming a well-known name in the world of Wedding Favors, there has been an exponential increase in colored stemware for toasting flutes, drinking glasses, candle votives, and shot glasses, all personalized for weddings and colored to match their decor. But wedding favors is just one possibility for these stylish new glasses. “I can just imagine walking into a night-club and seeing these vibrantly colored martini glasses sitting on a lit bar” Ray Sherman, photographer says, “it would blow my mind and definitely create a whole new atmosphere for the room.”

                It seems that this new line of Colored Glassware is just the beginning of a new must-have style for all occasions, and DiscountMugs is leading the sensation.  To check out their new line of colored glassware, visit: http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/color-glassware.php.

Aug
5
2010

Wine Glasses: White vs. Red for your Wedding Favor



An awesome idea for wedding favors is to get personalized wine glasses. With custom-made wine glasses, you order directly from promotional products company like us at DiscountMugs.com who will take care of everything specifically tailored just for you. We are more than happy to facilitate any idea you may have. Its our personal duty! Our company will imprint your names, date of your wedding, and whatever design you’d like on your custom wine glasses.

A great idea is to place the custom wine glasses on the tables or you can even do a wedding raffle and only give away a few. There are plenty of decorative ideas you can use.  For instance you could adorn the wine glasses with ribbons and bows that match your wedding party’s colors or you can fill the wine glasses with your favorite candy like mints or almonds. Doing this will add a special touch to your personalized wine glasses and your guests will appreciate the effort.

At weddings you have to provide a wide array of drink selections to please your guest.  Contrary to common beliefs, not all wine glasses are created equal.  There is a huge difference in the types of wines available and which wine glasses to use with certain types of foods. If you are serving chicken or fish at your wedding reception, you’ll want to get personalized white wine glasses. If you decide to serve beef, red wine glasses are appropriate.

What’s the difference, you ask? Well, the differences are in the style and size of the wine glasses. Red wine glasses are characterized by their rounder, wider bowl, which increases the rate of oxidation. Through oxidation, the flavors and aromas of the red wine is subtly altered, thus smoothing out the complex flavors.

White wine glasses, on the other hand, have a narrower mouth to reduce the rate of oxidation. The light, crisp flavor of white wine does not need to go through an oxidation process. If it did, it could ruin the flavor.

You could also go the extra mile and get personalized wine glasses according to each of your guest’s individual tastes or according to what they are eating at your wedding reception. This may take a bit more work to find out what everyone prefers but it will certainly be appreciated by your guests.

Personalized wine glasses will add a touch of class and sophistication to your wedding. People will remember your special day as being elegant and refined. If this is the presence that you want people to remember, by all means custom wine glasses are the wedding favors to have. They are beautiful and tasteful and will set just the right romantic tone for your wedding.

Best of all is the assurance of quality that you’ll get ordering from DiscountMugs.com. They sell more personalized glassware than anyone else and they’re approved by the Better Business Bureau.  We know you’re so excited about your upcoming wedding, so excited, that it is difficult for you to stay focused on what needs to be done. Well, now is no time to slack. You need a plan to get all the things you want to accomplish before the wedding completed in a timely fashion. With this blog hopefully selecting your wedding favors for your will be seamless. Please don’t  end up trying to make your own wedding favors on your own at the last minute.  Order from DiscountMugs.com for that special day.  At DiscountMugs.com…We Make It Your Own!

Jun
30
2010

Personalized Wine Glasses!



Routinely, wine is used to cheer the wonderful things in life like marriage, births, and even the sad things like funerals.  At DiscountMugs.com we are here to help make life changing moments even more unique with our Customized Wine Glasses.  Our Customizable Wine Glasses come in all types of shapes, sizes, designs, and colors for you to choose from.

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With our enormous selection to choose from you are definitely going to be impress customers and friends with our unique personalization option.  We are certain you have heard that there are a variety of wine glasses to choose from in our stock.  If not that we are her to help! DiscountMugs.com has all the information to assist you in deciding on the right wine glass for your event.
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.
They are especially trendy and great for prom favors and/or wedding favors.  Matter of fact you can also use them as promotional products for your event. We have some great options for you to choose from in Wine Glass Collection.  Did you know that you can also get Stemless Wine Glasses?  Our Stemless Wine Glasses feature unique designs and elegant styling. They also have practical features like sturdy balance and easy storage.

Our Stemless Wine Glassware varies in sizes from as small as 7.5 ounces and as large as 16.75 ounces but just as good as wine glasses with stems.  We have an amazing stock with really cheap prices.  Do you know why we are the cheapest and the best in the industry?  Because we are factory direct!

Everything you see, we pack and ship from our warehouses in sunny Miami.  Whatever it is, we got it because at DiscountMugs.com We Make It Your Own!

Jun
21
2010

6 Champagne Tips for your Wedding!



It is imperative that you choose the correct Champagne and Wines to serve at your wedding.  There is no doubt that the perfect wedding calls for the perfect champagnes. Don’t know how much of each you’ll need?

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Have no fear at DiscountMugs.com we have the best tips for all your promotional products need especially wedding favors for your big day.  Here are some basic tips about champagne and wine selection that you’ll need to know to get the perfect taste on your wedding day.

1. Your best choice is start with a Champagne or wine that you and your soon be spouses enjoy or one that is loved by your family and friends.   Maybe it’s a drink your parents drank at their wedding or something you shared with your significant other on a date.

2. If you aren’t an avid wine connoisseur and don’t know of any then browse the web.  There are so many websites that give helpful tips, we are sure you will find one to your liking.

3.  Ask your caterer.  Your caterer will most likely have recommendations for you.  They will help you figure out how much wine you’ll need for the amount of people you’re having.


SIDE NOTE
: At most weddings, approximately 30-50% will drink white wine (mostly Chardonnay), 30-50% will drink red wine (mostly cabernet), and about 10 to 20% will drink white zinfandel.

4. Consider you’re your guests.    According to certain statistics around the web, more women typically prefer white wine while men mean prefer red wine.

5. Think about the foods you will be serving.  Consider what champagne and wines compliment the food you are serving your guests.

SIDE NOTE:  Sauvignon Blanc goes with a wide variety of seafood entrees, as well as poultry and cheeses, and is the best option for pasta with a cream sauce. Chardonnay is a widely popular white wine that works well with chicken, pork and many seafood dishes.  Merlot and Cabernet are the most popular options and both suit a menu that includes beef or pastas with red sauces. Another crowd pleaser is Beaujolais, a light fruity red.

6. And but certainly not least you’ll have to have Champagne for toasting!


SIDE NOTE
: This will be the most expensive part of your drink budget.  It’s important to only have champagne to serve for toasting. A good start is to only plan 2 glasses of Champagne for each guest.

Hopefully our blog have been helpful in choosing the best Champagne and Wine for your ceremony.  Additionally, at DiscountMugs.com we have the best selection of customizable champagne glasses and wine glasses that will impress your guest.

There’s no better way than our wedding favors at DiscountMugs.com….We Make It Your Own!

May
27
2010

Wine Tasting Tips!



Wine Glasses at DiscountMugs.com bring a certain appeal to any event.  Matter of fact all of our promotional products bring a extravagant appeal to any event! Weddings, fundraisers, restaurants, or any type of event you plan, DiscountMugs.com has the perfect Wine Glass for you.  Our customizable Wine Glasses come in many different forms in size, shapes, colors, and style.

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Wine Tasting Party

You can also be use personalize out wine glasses as gifts or memorabilia to give guests or clients. Some of our Wine Glass categories include Stemless Wine Glasses, White Wine Glasses, Red Wine Glasses, Wine Goblets, and Wine Sampler Glasses.  We also offer glasses that are made out of quality and durable Libbey Glass.

One of the best ways to enjoy our beautiful Wine Glasses is to host a wine tasting party for you and your friends!  It’s a great way to have fun and discover new wines with friends.  Here are a few tips one should take in planning a fun and relaxed Wine Tasting Party with your friends:

  1. Twelve to sixteen people is about right for one of these wine tasting parties.
  2. One bottle of wine can easily be poured in small amounts for 12 to 16 people.
  3. Four to six wines for comparison and rating is about the right number.
  4. Set a theme for the wine tasting.
  5. Bag your wines so your friends will not have preconceived notions about any wine.
  6. Pour about 2 ounces of wine in each glass.
  7. Use our easy scoring sheet to score the wine. Then repeat with the next bottle of wine.
  8. Provide simple hors oeuvres for your friends. (Cheese, crackers, & fruit are good to neutralize the palate)
  9. Collect the scoring sheet and tally the scores.
  10. Return scoring sheets to each of your friends.
  11. Announce the results of the best wine.
  12. Then schedule the next wine tasting event!

At DiscountMugs.com we like to provide out customers with tips to assist them in their everyday life.  Hosting a wine tasting event is a great way to bond and have fun with friends.  We have so many unique wine glasses in our inventory you have to just check it out for yourself

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