How Many Bottles Do You Need For A Champagne Tower?
- Boss Bar Hire
- Jan 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 4
One of the most common questions we get when clients hire a champagne tower is, "How many bottles will I need?"
The answer depends on the size of your tower, the style of glassware being used, and whether you'd like a full pour or a lighter pour for photos and toasts.
At Boss Bar Hire, our standard champagne tower includes 55 glasses arranged across 5 tiers, creating the classic cascading champagne effect that has become increasingly popular at weddings, engagement parties and corporate events throughout Melbourne.
How Many Bottles Do You Need For A 5-Tier Champagne Tower?
Glassware Type | Half Pour | Full Pour |
Standard Glassware | 5 bottles | 8-10 bottles |
Premium Crystal Cut Glassware | 7 bottles | 12-14 bottles |
Most couples choose a half pour, as it creates the same visual effect while using fewer bottles and reducing waste.
Should You Use Champagne, Sparkling Wine or Prosecco?
Despite the name, most champagne towers are actually poured using Australian sparkling wine or prosecco.
The reason is simple. The visual effect comes from the bubbles and the cascading pour rather than the specific type of sparkling wine being used.
Many clients choose premium Australian sparkling wines as they provide excellent presentation while keeping costs under control.
Of course, if you would like to use genuine French Champagne, that's always an option too.
Full Pour vs Half Pour
A half pour is often the best choice for weddings and events.
A half pour:
Creates the same cascading tower effect
Uses significantly fewer bottles
Allows guests to top up their glasses afterwards
Reduces waste
A full pour is typically chosen when the champagne tower itself is a major feature of the event and guests will be drinking directly from the tower glasses.
Tips For The Perfect Champagne Tower
Keep The Bottles Chilled
Cold sparkling wine pours more smoothly and helps create a better visual effect.
Choose The Right Location
The tower should be placed on a sturdy, level table with enough room for guests and photographers to gather around.
Coordinate With Your Photographer
The champagne tower is often one of the most photographed moments of a wedding reception. Let your photographer know in advance so they can capture the pour from multiple angles.
Leave The Setup To Professionals
A properly built champagne tower requires careful glass placement and preparation. Our team handles the setup and works with your venue to ensure everything is ready before the big moment.
Champagne Tower Hire Melbourne
If you're planning a wedding, engagement or corporate event, our 5-tier champagne towers create a memorable feature and fantastic photo opportunity.
Boss Bar Hire offers champagne tower hire throughout Melbourne, including premium crystal cut glassware, setup and collection.