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Before you purchase Independence Day sparklers for your wedding, I recommend reading our post on independence day sparklers vs. wedding day sparklers first before you purchase them for your send-off.

Everything You Need to Know About Sparklers

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Four Wedding Blog Posts You Will Want to Read We are officially deep into another wedding weekend, and my team and I are rarin’ to go this holiday weekend! If this is your wedding weekend, here are four (4) blog posts you’ll want to read to Help You survive this wedding weekend. These posts are […]

4 Blog Posts To Help You Survive This Wedding Weekend

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Snow on Holly at Christmas. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I doubt this poem was written for a ceremony reading, but I think it is perfect. It is especially perfect for non-religious wedding ceremonies that are inspired by the Christmas holiday.

Wedding Reading, “Baby, Merry Christmas”

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A Post Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich This afternoon, I made a turkey sandwich for Chris Wooten (my guy) using all of the leftover food from Thanksgiving. The menu consisted of a turkey sandwich, sweet potato tater tots, and some tasty green beens.  Since nothing was spared, I call it the “ultimate leftover” lunch. He especially loved […]

The Ultimate Leftover Turkey Sandwich Recipe

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Bride and Groom in GetAway Car at Sparkler Exit. Howerton+Wooten Events.

It’s the 4th of July, so I bet you are thinking about getting some sparklers for your wedding at a discounted price. Right? That’s definitely an idea worth considering, but I recommend thinking twice before you purchase them for your wedding day’s sparkler send-off.

Independence Day Sparklers vs. Wedding Day Sparklers

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Here’s a wedding ceremony reading titled, “Christmas Love.” This reading is perfect for a non-religious wedding inspired by the Christmas holiday.

Wedding Ceremony Reading, “Christmas Love”

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As promised, I have listed below some of the potential challenges you might face when hosting a wedding in the Washington DC area that is scheduled near or on a holiday or special event.  And, what you should do to be proactive

Challenges You Face with a Wedding Over a Holiday Weekend

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Holiday weekend weddings are joyful, but they can bring their own set of challenges.  Here are ten steps to help you cover your bases.

Holiday Weekend Wedding Planning Advice

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