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While planning your wedding or event, you may work with some venues that allow you to order your liquor, beer, and/or wine separately. While this option will more than likely be a less expensive option than ordering the beverages through your venue or caterer, the process can be overwhelming. So, we created a guidebook that […]

(Download) A Planning Guide for Ordering Your Wedding Reception Beverages

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In all of this hot weather, limoncello sounds heavenly right now! Adding a little vodka makes it a just right for a signature drink. Here is a recipe I found on food.com This recipe serves four lucky drinkers. Ingredients — 2 ounces limoncello4 ounces vodka4 lemon twists Directions — 1. Shake with ice and pour […]

Signature Drink: Limoncello Martini

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Here are 10 definitions you may find helpful as you make your “booze” selections for your wedding reception. NOTE: In the terms below, “the host” equals the couple or the person(s) paying the bill. 1. Open Bar or Host Bar – The host pays for the beverages served on the bar. Therefore, the wedding guests […]

10 Words to Know When Selecting Booze for Your Wedding Reception

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This morning I woke up thinking about my Grandma Dealsie — She was a super sweet woman that everyone loved.  She was also vibrant, quick-witted and (ahem) colorful.  I was in awe of her and a little scared of her at the same time. This hot cocoa recipe (found on the Food Network) is perfect for a […]

Mexican Hot Cocoa for a Chilly Friday Evening

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Tomorrow is our 4th annual slip and slide party. So today’s happy hour drink is a neighborhood favorite!  The Arnold Palmer! This unconquerable mixture of iced tea and lemonade was a southern classic way before Arnold Palmer entered the world! But who cares – Calling it an Arnold Palmer makes it taste better! Ingredients – […]

Friday Happy Hour: An Arnold Palmer for the Kids

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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 one that I am sure he will enjoy. Ingredients: Two (2) ounces of gin A dash of dry vermouth One-half (½) ounce of olive juice Olives Preparation Steps: Fill […]

Friday Happy Hour: Dirty Martini for the Father of the Bride

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