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Rose in Vintage Wine Glasses. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Did you know there was a “proper way” to hold your champagne flute? How about your wine glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does, but there is a rationale behind this rule!

How You Should Hold a Champagne Flute (reprise)

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There is something timeless and joy-filled about a wedding cake. It’s more than a sweet treat, it’s a moment of celebration, a centerpiece of your reception, and a memory your guests will talk about long after the last slice is gone. But when it comes to choosing, ordering, and understanding all the details that go into your wedding cake, many couples are surprised by how many decisions await them.

A Guidebook to Answer Your Wedding Cake Questions

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Blue Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Did you know there was a “proper way” to hold your champagne flute? How about your wine glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does, but there is a rationale behind this rule!

How to Properly Hold a Champagne Flute or Wine Glass

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One moment you’re envisioning your dream reception, and the next you’re standing in front of a wall of wine wondering, “How much wine do I really need to buy?”

A Guide for Purchasing Wedding Reception Wine

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Cutting the wedding cake is one of those tasks that couples tend to forget about until they are actually standing in front of their wedding cake. This short video provides you with step-by-step instructions for gracefully “making that first cut.”

(Video Tutorial) How to Cut The First Slice of Your Wedding Cake

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Pinning on a boutonniere may look tricky, but it is a lot easier than you think. You just want to avoid stabbing someone or popping off the head of the flower. Here is a video tutorial to help you pin on a boutonniere.

Howerton Handbook: How to Pin on a Boutonniere

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To ensure that you carried them out, I created a checklist called, a Wedding Cake Accessories Checklist. I created this complimentary checklist to help you understand what your next steps should be after you order your wedding cake.

What to Do After You Order Your Wedding Cake

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Are You Planning to Freeze the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake? Now that your wedding is over, I bet you are wondering what should you really do with the top tier of your wedding cake. Are you going to eat it? Do you plan to share it with others? Or, are you planning to […]

(Video Tutorial) How to Freeze the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake

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Now that we are in the early throes of wedding season, many couples are immersed in wedding planning and dreaming about their big day. But here’s a little-known truth: the celebration doesn’t end when the last candle is blown out. There is an important, and often overlooked, chapter that begins after your wedding day.

What To Do After “I Do:” A Post Wedding Day Guide

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