Deveney Marshall, Derra Howard, and Lynn Wesley Coleman

Deveney Marshall, Derra Howard, and Lynn Wesley Coleman

Deveney Marshall, Derra Howard, and Lynn Wesley Coleman

July started off strong (and hot!) with the return of Essence Festival! The special weekend was kicked off by the Essence Media Preview Event hosted by content creators and entrepreneurs Lynn Wesley Coleman, Derra Howard, and Deveney Marshall. 

Deveney Marshall, Derra Howard, and Lynn Wesley Coleman

The event took place on the evening of Friday, July 1 at Ciao Tapas Bar & Lounge in Mid City. Guests mingled as they enjoyed delicious bites like flatbreads, Thai chili wings, and seafood balls as well as cupcakes by The Cupcake Collection. Grey Goose and Patron provided the vodka and tequila for the night and guests sipped on specialty seasonal cocktails like the Strawberry & Lemongrass Spritz, Watermelon Basil Cooler, and Grey Goose Essences Bellini. Tequila drinkers could choose between Patron Silver, Reposado, and Anejo for their cocktails.

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DJ Ram played a mix of rap and R&B while guests treated themselves to hookah and swag bags. The gift bags had phone accessories from D'usse, handpicked jewelry from Mignon Faget, candles from Conrad Rose Candles, and products from Urban Hydration. 

The festive event was sponsored by Mignon Faget, Box of Care, The Cupcake Collection, Conrad Rose Candles, Urban Hydration, NOLA Girlz Party Rental, Derra Howard Brand, The Mara Agency, and Lynn Wesley Coleman Brand.