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Woman Getting Massage at Spa. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Which Beauty Vendors Should I Tip? As your wedding day approaches, your schedule fills with beauty appointments. From hairstylists and makeup artists to nail technicians and estheticians, a team of talented professionals helps you look and feel radiant. These vendors are typically called your beauty vendors. With so many skilled hands contributing to your bridal […]

How Much Should I Tip at My Beauty Appointments?

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Wedding Vendor Gratuities. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you don’t work in the world of events, the terms service charge and gratuity can seem like the same thing.  They are definitely not the same thing.  And, confusing them could negatively affect your wedding budget.

What’s the Difference between a Gratuity and a Service Charge?

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African American Couple. Garden Wedding. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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?

Answers To Your Questions About Wedding Vendor Gratuities

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When It Comes to Wedding Planning, You Don’t Have to Reinvent the Wheel Making sure that you cover all of the special details for your big day can be a little overwhelming! So, here is a list of 15 Wedding Planning Hacks that will help you avoid some unnecessary headaches. What Are Wedding Planning Hacks? Wedding […]

Wedding Planning Hacks for Busy Couples

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5 Things You Should Know About a BEO. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you are unfamiliar with a banquet event order, check out my list of five (5) key things you should know when you receive one.

5 Things You Should Know About a Banquet Event Order

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Spring Salad with Beets. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Our Couple’s Top Priority Was The Wedding Guest Experience Last month, we had the pleasure of planning a wedding where the guest experience was the top priority. This included the presentation of the dinner courses.  So, we worked with the caterer, the deejay, and the lighting company to come up with a dinner experience that felt […]

How We Made a Dinner an Immersive Experience

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5 Key Things to Know when Planning a Wedding Timeline. Howerton+Wooten Events.

To help you out, here are five (5) key details to know and keep in mind as you build the schedule for your wedding day timeline.

5 Key Things to Keep In Mind When Planning a Wedding Day Timeline

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5 Tips for Dealing with a Weather Emergency During the Week of Your Wedding.

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 this storm will seriously impact numerous regions.  Wedding pros consider themselves to be “crisis management experts,” so we immediately thought about the weddings impacted by this […]

6 Tips for Dealing with Weather Emergencies During Your Wedding Week

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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 […]

“Washingtonian Bride & Groom” Best Wedding Planner for 2018

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