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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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Fresh Watermelon Margarita. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Looking for a fun drink to serve at your 4th of July Barbecue?  You can’t go wrong with watermelon — It’s the fruit of summer. So, check out this recipe for a Fresh Watermelon Margarita! Ingredients — Instructions — Enjoy! Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Fresh Watermelon Margarita Recipe for Your 4th of July Barbecue

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Basil Lemonade. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Summer is the Perfect Time to Serve Lemonade Summer is finally here, and no drink screams summer more than a glass of lemonade. Yes! This basil lemonade recipe became a “fan favorite” for me and my girlfriends because the fresh basil adds a refreshing twist to an otherwise “super sweet” beverage. It works perfectly for […]

Sunny Basil Lemonade for a Light Summer Lunch

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Sangria Recipe. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Last week, we had the honor of having our “Newlywed Dinner Party” featured on the MunaLuchi Lifestyle Sunday series.  One of the food items featured in that styled shoot was one of my favorite recipes, kiwi and white wine sangria.

Refreshing Kiwi and White Wine Sangria Recipe

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Brunch. Howerton+Wooten Events.

To me, Sunday brunch is the most perfect meal. It’s filled with Belgian waffles and maple syrup, crisp bacon (my 2nd favorite), long and engaging conversations (my first favorite), and of course, great music.

A Soulful Playlist for a Lazy Sunday Brunch

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Newlywed Dinner on a Dime. Howerton+Wooten Events.

My heart is still dancing from one of the brightest highlights of the week — our feature in MunaLuchi’s Sunday Lifestyle series. What an honor. What a joy.

Featured in MunaLuchi Lifestyle “Sunday Series”

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Dreamsicle Mimosa Smoothie. Howerton+Wooten Events

Summer is my favorite season, and mimosas are definitely one of our favorite beverages!  So, we created a recipe that embraces both loves, and it is on Style Me Pretty Living today!

Our Mimosa Smoothie Recipe is on Style Me Pretty Living Today!

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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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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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