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When a bride is getting married, she is hit with a barrage of decisions.

"Who will do my flowers"?

"Whom do I trust to help me plan the event"?

"Where do I get a cake...or do I want a cake?"

"What about Music...do I get a band or DJ?"

"Do I use a reception hall or a church or the hall in a church or ...." AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!



Let me suggest to you a simple and elegant choice that requires very little thought.....Miniature wine… Continue

If you were to look at American drinking habits your would discover that Wine has never been America's favorite beverage. In fact, according to "Windows on the World" complete wine course, forty percent of all Americans don't drink alcohol at all, and another thirty percent don't drink wine. This leaves only what I call "The Elegant 30%" who drink one glass of wine each week, which, is the definition for a "wine drinker" in the U.S."



Wine is a sophisticated sip. And it really only… Continue

Okay....here's the scenario.



You're in the wine shop looking for that "perfect" wine to serve at dinner or at a party. Before you walked in, you had at least an idea of what you wanted, but now, as you scan the shelves, you're overwhelmed. Sound familiar? the truth is, this is a very common thing, but it doesn't have to be that way Skippy! Knowing a few basics and just "tasting" a lot of wine, will turn you into someone that has a great grasp on wine and the difference between a good… Continue

Ever wonder "how many bottles of wine do I order for 100 guests?" What about beer and liquor? How do I calculate how much of each to prepare for the wedding? Well, if you are renting a reception hall, be prepared to pony up with some bucks. Yes, they will have everything on hand, but it is FAR LESS EXPENSIVE, to calculate the number of guests and do it yourself. You'll save a bundle AND, you'll keep Uncle Wilber and Aunt Millie sober.



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Okay...you are not a wine expert. But whether you know it or not, knowing your menu will make it easy to choose a wine. Really!



The most important thing to remember about wine for your wedding is simply this: GET THE WINE THAT YOU LIKE.Yes, there ARE pairings that are better than others, but this day is about YOU, not the guest, not the phootgrapher, not your mother....IT IS ABOUT YOU. On this day, for heavens sakes, choose things that YOU love!



Now of course, there… Continue