How to Build a Champagne Tower with Oak and Ivory Rentals

There’s something undeniably magical about a champagne tower. It’s vintage, elegant, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re celebrating your wedding, ringing in the New Year, or planning a luxe birthday bash, a champagne tower is the ultimate showstopper — and the perfect way to toast life’s unforgettable moments.

At Oak and Ivory Events, we’re all about helping you create beautiful, stress-free events with our curated collection of Lloydminster wedding and event rentals. From coupé glassware rentals to table linens and backdrops, here’s everything you need to build your own champagne tower — with style.

✨ What You’ll Need: To build your tower, you’ll want to gather the following essentials:

• Coupé-style champagne glasses – These stack best (available for rent through Oak and Ivory)

• A sturdy, flat table or surface

• A tray or waterproof base to catch any spills

• Several bottles of champagne or sparkling wine

• Optional decor: table linens, florals, candles, or a backdrop to elevate the scene

🥂 Step-by-Step: How to Build a Champagne Tower

1. Pick Your Location

Choose a flat, sturdy table that can handle the weight of stacked glassware and liquid. Make sure the area has enough room for guests to gather around (and for that all-important photo op). Consider setting up in front of a feature wall, floral backdrop, or neon sign for extra drama.

2. Lay the Base

Place your tray or protective base on the table. This will help catch any spills and keep your table safe.

3. Start with the Bottom Layer

Begin stacking the glasses in a square or pyramid base—for example, a 4x4 layer (16 glasses) makes a beautiful medium-sized tower. Each glass should lightly touch the others but sit evenly and securely.

4. Build Upward

Stack the next layer by placing each glass directly in the center of four glasses below it. Continue until you have a single glass at the top. Be gentle—precision is key here!

5. Prep the Pour

Chill your champagne bottles ahead of time. When ready to pour, stand on a stool or platform (if needed), and slowly pour into the top glass, allowing it to overflow and cascade down to the layers below.

Hot tip: Start with about 2-3 bottles for a small tower. Larger towers will need more—roughly 1 bottle for every 5–6 glasses.

6. Capture the Moment

This is your time to shine! Have your photographer or a friend ready to snap the moment the champagne begins to flow. It makes for an unforgettable photo (and possibly a boomerang-worthy video). Bonus points if you and your partner pour it together!

🍾 Champagne Tower Tips & Tricks

• Practice beforehand with empty glasses to perfect your stacking technique.

• Use high-quality coupé glasses—renting is a great way to get matching, sturdy glassware.

• Don’t overfill! Let the champagne trickle naturally to avoid messy spills.

• Style the table with linens, candles, or floral arrangements to enhance the overall look.

• Keep extra bottles nearby so guests can toast once the tower is done!

  
  

Photos by Zoe Snooks Photography

Add Some Oak and Ivory Magic

Want a champagne tower setup without the stress? Oak and Ivory offers coupé glassware rentals, event styling, and elegant table décor to help you create a statement moment that your guests will never forget.

Let us help you style your toast table with soft linens, modern accents, and a little bit of that Oak and Ivory magic.

✨ Ready to rent your glassware or design your champagne tower setup? Contact us today to start planning.