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Jameson and Ginger Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Happy Friday friends!  How about we enjoy a little Irish whiskey in honor of the upcoming celebration of the death of St. Patrick. (Did you know that Catholics celebrate the “death day” of saints?)  One of our favorite cocktails is made with Jameson whiskey. It’s a Jameson and Ginger cocktail recipe and I truly believe it’s […]

A Jameson and Ginger Cocktail for a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour

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Blush Ivory Burgundy Wedding Estate Table. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Today, we are reminiscing about a one of our favorite weddings. This soulful wedding was held at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach.

Wedding Colors featuring Blush, Burgundy and Ivory Vibes

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Wedding Planning and the Coronavirus. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Navigating the nuances of wedding planning is stressful enough as it is. Now, couples have to add the CDC, the World Health Organization and the coronavirus to their concerns. Ahhh!  And, this is not something we can ignore and pray for the best. Wedding gowns are getting delayed, fears are escalating and guests are cancelling.  […]

Planning Your Wedding While Dealing with the Coronavirus Outbreak

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French 75. Howerton+Wooten Events.

It’s Fat Tuesday. We All Deserve a Little Decadence Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, so let’s enjoy a little decadence before Lent officially begins. In fact, let’s throw caution to the wind and ignore counting the points for a few hours. We all deserve to indulge in a little bad behavior and some sweets, right? Speaking of […]

Let’s Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a French 75

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For the 13th year in a row, Howerton+Wooten Events successfully managed the logistics and housing for the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference.

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the 2020 AFGE Legislative & Grassroots Mobilization Conference

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Hanging Wedding Flowers. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Delicate flowers hanging over the bride and groom’s wedding dinner table rank among our favorite types of floral installations. We still adore the one created by Nature of Design for a summer wedding held at the Potomac View Terrace last year.

Hanging Wedding Flowers Over A Dinner Reception Table

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Bride and Bridal Party in Fur Wraps. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Who says winter weddings can’t be fashionable and fun? This stunning bridal party proved that cold weather is no match for incredible style!

Fashionable Fur Wraps for a Bride and her Bridal Party

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Green Wreath at Corporate Holiday Party. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Last weekend the Howerton+Wooten Events professional meeting planning team had the honor of designing, planning and directing the ARServices office holiday party at the Westin Alexandria in Old Town Alexandria Virginia.

Scenes from a Modern Corporate Holiday Party

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Washingtonian Magazine Best Wedding Vendor Badge. Howerton+Wooten Events.

We are both humbled and overjoyed to share some incredible news! The editors at Washingtonian Weddings’ named Howerton+Wooten Events as one of the Best Wedding Vendors for Wedding Planning!

“Washingtonian Weddings” Best Wedding Planner for 2020

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