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The rules for handling chopsticks in Japan, might not be the same rules for proper chopstick etiquette in Korea or China. So, I noted below what I believe to be “general” chopstick rules.

5 Helpful Chopstick Etiquette Tips

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Mini Sliders at Wedding Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Do You Have Dietary Restrictions? If you are like me, you are probably living with a dietary restriction or two that affects your dining experiences.  So, what do you do when you receive an invitation to a party, a dinner or a reception?  Here are some quick do’s and don’ts for sharing your dietary restrictions. […]

Etiquette Guide: How to Share Your Dietary Restrictions with Your RSVP

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Hat Etiquette. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I understand that hats are now a fashion statement, but hats were originally designed to warm and protect a head. I close with the fact that many consider consider men removing their hat when they enter a room a sign of respect and proper hat etiquette.

What is the Etiquette Related to a Man’s Hat?

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Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine Winter 2016. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Washingtonian Bride & Groom is a Must-Read for DMV Couples The latest issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine has officially hit the stands, inviting every couple planning a wedding in the Washington, DC area to dive in. Each page delivers expert guidance, fresh inspiration, and insider advice from the region’s top wedding professionals. This […]

Kawania Wooten was Quoted in “Washingtonian Bride & Groom”

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Baltimore Bride Magazine. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Featured in the 20th Anniversary Issue of “Baltimore Bride” Magazine with Wedding Industry Legends I am incredibly honored to share that my wedding planning advice, alongside insights from the legendary Mindy Weiss and the talented Elizabeth Gopal, is featured in the 20th anniversary issue of Baltimore Bride Magazine! This milestone issue celebrates two decades of […]

Expert Wedding Etiquette Advice for Baltimore Couples

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Rose in Vintage Wine Glasses. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Did you know there was a “proper way” to hold your champagne flute? How about your wine glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does, but there is a rationale behind this rule!

How You Should Hold a Champagne Flute (reprise)

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Blue Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Did you know there was a “proper way” to hold your champagne flute? How about your wine glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does, but there is a rationale behind this rule!

How to Properly Hold a Champagne Flute or Wine Glass

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If you are planning to get married, you should know that keeping up with your thank you notes can be quite a daunting task. So, we recommend the key recommendations for writing thank you notes below.

Key Tips for Writing Wedding and Shower Thank You Notes

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You’ve found the dress, and it is the one that makes you feel radiant, regal, and completely yourself. But, as you imagine your wedding day, there’s one question few brides think about until the moment arrives. And it is, “How do you actually sit in your wedding gown once the bustle is buttoned?”

How to Sit Gracefully in Your Wedding Gown

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