Do you wonder if you should tip your wedding vendors like you tip a waiter or waitress? As you plan your wedding, do you wonder which wedding vendors should I tip?
Hurricane Florence is heading for the southeast coast of the United States. What it does after it comes ashore remains to be seen, but there is a strong possibility that numerous regions could be very seriously impacted by the storm. We consider ourselves to be a bunch of “crisis management gurus,” so our hearts and […]
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. DO — Thank the host/hostess for the invitation and give […]
Thank you so much to the editors at the Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine for bestowing Howerton+Wooten Events with the “Editor’s Pick” honor for best Wedding and Event Planners and Designers! We are truly grateful to receive this honor. And, truth be told, we felt quite emotional when we learned that the magazine’s editor hand-picked Howerton+Wooten Events. Wow! We […]
Years ago, I watched a news story on the Today Show about a couple who made their final payment to their wedding venue ten days prior to their wedding day. And, 11 minutes after they made their final payment (in cash), the venue informed the couple that they needed to close their doors indefinitely and they […]
Agreeing to marry your soulmate naturally evokes happiness. But, how do you keep the happiness going? Many say it takes work. We say it’s in the little details of the daily habits couples practice to influence their happiness throughout their wedding engagement. Check out the six “super habits” that we believe make a difference — 1. […]
If you have ever been a student in one of my classes at Prince Georges Community College, you have probably heard me ask the young men to remove their hats while sitting in my classroom. Believe me, I realize that I am old school — When I ask young men in my class to remove […]
With engagement season in full swing, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! Instead of wearing yourself out by driving all over town to visit each wedding venue, consider reaching out to your preferred wedding venue and asking some preliminary phone calls or e-mails. This will help you quickly determine if your preferred wedding […]
“Do I really need wedding programs?” Couples ask me this question all of the time. And, that question is usually followed by the statement, “People are just going to throw them away!” My answer is always, “Yes and No.” Yes. You need a wedding program if your ceremony includes traditions unique to your religion and/or culture. […]