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Here are 5 key design takeaways that wedding professionals can share from planning a wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC.

Top 5 Takeaways from a Reagan Building Wedding

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Let’s break out the tree, hang the wreath on the front door, and celebrate with a crisp, yummy cocktail for the grownups in the house.  My entire event planning team loves a good cosmo, so we loved finding the recipe for the Winter White Cosmo.

A Winter White Cosmo Cocktail Recipe

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Negroni Cocktail with Hendricks Gin. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Whenever my Chris Wooten (aka my husband) and I go out on a date, he orders a Negroni.  I never thought much of his drink until I had a sip. That’s when I realized why he liked it so much! Yum.  This Negroni recipe is made with Hendrick’s Gin and it has Chris Wooten written all over it. 

Hendricks Gin Negroni Recipe for a Date Night With Your Bae

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Jameson and Ginger Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Happy Friday friends!  How about we enjoy a little Irish whiskey in honor of the upcoming celebration of the death of St. Patrick. (Did you know that Catholics celebrate the “death day” of saints?)  One of our favorite cocktails is made with Jameson whiskey. It’s a Jameson and Ginger cocktail recipe and I truly believe it’s […]

A Jameson and Ginger Cocktail for a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour

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Butler-Passed Wine and Champagne at a Cocktail Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Long Bar Lines are the Worst! Have you ever been to a wedding and the line to the bar moves at a snail’s pace?  If that has happened to you, it typically meant that there were not enough bartenders working at the wedding reception. So, how do you know if your caterer hired enough bartenders […]

How Many Bartenders Do I Need at My Wedding Reception

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Not sure how many hors d’oeuvres to order for your wedding dinner reception? You’re not alone! Many engaged couples struggle with this detail when planning their wedding menu.

How Many Hors D’ Oeuvres Should You Order for Your Wedding Reception?

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Butler-Passed Wine and Champagne at a Cocktail Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Do you need help managing your cocktail reception expenses without affecting the quality? Check out these tried and true wedding planner tips.

Don’t Eat Your Entire Budget! Cocktail Receptions

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