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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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A Cocktail Recipe That’s Perfect for a Lover of Candy Canes If you love the refreshing taste of a candy cane, this holiday-inspired cocktail recipe is just what the (ahem) doctor ordered! There are a lot of candy cane martini recipes on the web, but this version isn’t as sweet as the other candy cane […]

A Candy Cane Martini Recipe for a Holiday Cocktail Party

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Here is a recipe for a limoncello martini that I found on food.com Yum!! You will be happy to know that this recipe serves four lucky drinkers.

Signature Drink: Limoncello Martini Recipe

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To keep things light on a Friday afternoon, we serve Grey Goose Cosmopolitans, and show the wedding scene from “Sex and the City 2.”  (They had swans!)  I am especially in love with Liza Minnelli’s performance of “Single Ladies.”  It’s the most fun I have ever seen on a television wedding.

Grey Goose Cosmopolitans and Liza Minelli

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This unconquerable mixture of iced tea and lemonade was actually a southern classic long before the golfer, Arnold Palmer, entered the world! But who cares! Calling it an Arnold Palmer is funny to me, and that makes the drink taste a little bit better!

The “Arnold Palmer” Recipe That Every Family Loves

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After spending a year listening to stories about wedding gowns, guest lists and the cost of a wedding cake, your dad probably deserves a cocktail.  Here is cocktail for a dirty martini that I am sure Dad will enjoy.

A Dirty Martini Recipe for the Father of the Bride

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Whether you’re celebrating your engagement in Washington DC, hosting a bridal shower, or simply unwinding after a long week, the perfect lemon drop martini adds a touch of sparkle to any occasion.

Friday Happy Hour: Perfect Lemon Drop Martini

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