For my bridal shower, my bridesmaids got me a beautiful basket of wine. Unfortunately, one of the bottles is champagne, but we would like to drink it to celebrate our first married night at home. How long should we let it sit after opening to make sure it's totally flat?

Would flat champagne be just wine then?

You do not want to drink flat champagne it tastes horrible. How long have you been banded? Have you tried anything carbonated? I am able to drink champagne so long as I sip it slowly and don't drink whilst I am eating.

Try something else carbonated prior to your anniversary e.g soda Water and see how you tolerate it. If it doesn't cause you discomfort then enjoy the champagne the way it is supposed to be enjoyed.

I agree with elcee. I would try something bubbly early and see if you can sip it and tolerate it. You should be able to drink th e"sparly" if you sip slowly!! Best wishes on your upcoming marriage! I bet you will look smashing in your wedding dress! Karen

I don't tolerate carbonation very well, so that's why I want it to go flat first...I figured it would just be like drinking white wine. I'm not even drinking champagne at the wedding, because I don't want to be in pain later.

For champagne to go flat, it needs to be decanted, and it could take up to 48 hours for it to go flat. Open the bottle and pour into a pitcher, put a lid on it, but not tight, it will blow the lid off, trust me. Warm champagne is volatile, if you leave it on the counter don't shake it to see if it is flat. Stir it. From my own expierience, even when you are convinced it is flat, there is still something in there, makes me burp evertime. Mix it with some OJ, that will help also. Hope this helps.