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A signature cocktail adds a memorable touch to your wedding or special event, and offers a unique way to share a bit of your story with your guests. Your host, Katie Jones, will offer thoughts to consider when selecting your drink with your mixologist, and Keynote Presenter Pierce Leuders will demonstrate popular cocktail concoctions that are sure to impress.

Katie Jones has helped design countless weddings & special events with more than a decade of planning experience. Katie's passion for excellence is evident in every event she plans. Each couple or guest of honor deserves a memorable event to celebrate them, highlighting their style, their story and their preferences.

Pierce Lueders is the assistant manager and cocktail aficionado at CityGate Grille. He has been in the hospitality industry for more than 12 years, the past 6 years at CityGate Grille. Pierce, along with his bar team, have created numerous original cocktails and have put signature twists on some classics. Throughout 2020 Pierce frequently hosted "Thirsty Thursdays with Pierce" virtual cocktail making classes.