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Rose in Vintage Wine Glasses. Howerton+Wooten Events.

  Did you know there was a “right way” to hold your champagne glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does!  But, there is a rationale behind this rule, so, check it out — How Should You Hold the Glass? When you hold a champagne flute or a wine glass, you should pick […]

How You Should Hold a Champagne Flute (reprise)

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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. Ingredients – 1 Bottle (750 ml) of Chardonnay 2 Cups of Club Soda ⅓ Cup […]

Refreshing Kiwi and White Wine Sangria

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

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 for your wedding reception?  The rule […]

How Many Bartenders Do I Need at My Wedding Reception

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The wine service during dinner is an area where excess can occur.  Here are some controls that should help you keep costs under control without affecting the quality of the wine service.

Don’t Eat Your Entire Budget! Wine with Dinner

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Here are some tried and true recommendations for calculating the drink servings that you will need at your party based on your guest count.

Howerton Handbook: Party Beverage Calculator

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