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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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Gold Napkin. Wedding Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

To simplify the process, we created an easy-to-follow table linen worksheet that helps you manage every detail of your wedding day linen order. This practical tool ensures you know exactly how many linens you need, what sizes to request, and where each one belongs.

Make Wedding Linen Planning Effortless with Our Table Linen Worksheet

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Washington DC Placesetting Tutorial Video. Howerton+Wooten Events.

A Video Tutorial for Properly Setting a Formal Dinner Table Last month, I had the pleasure to work with the team at Chip Dizard Studios and the very talented Nika Smernoff at Calligraphette & Co. on a very fun project! We created an easy-to-follow video tutorial for anyone who needs a refresher on how to […]

A Video Tutorial to Answer, “How Do I Set a Dinner Table?”

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Bride and Groom First Look. St. Regis DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

We completely get it when you don’t want to have a “first look” on your wedding day. But, there are so many good reasons to consider having a first look! Check them out.

A Few Reasons Why a “First Look” is a Good Idea for Your Wedding Day

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Washington Nationals Sunday Brunch. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Around this time last year, the professional wedding planners at Howerton+Wooten Events had the incredibly fun opportunity to plan and design a post-wedding day brunch at Washington Nationals park. It was so much fun! ⚾️

A Post-Wedding Day Brunch at Washington Nationals Park

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Low Calorie Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Are You on the Hunt for A Low-Calorie Summer Cocktail? If you are trying to figure out what to do with all of those blueberries you recently picked, check out our new favorite recipe for a low calorie cocktail. (yes, we are still counting points). This skinny blueberry lemonade cocktail recipe calls for our favorite 15-calorie […]

Skinny Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

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Gold and Amber Moroccan Lanterns

The News Story About the Wedding Limousine Crash And What You Should Know When I heard the news story about the limousine crash that killed 20 people, my heart sank. As a mother, my heart automatically goes to the mothers who had to receive this horrible news about their children. But, this tragic story becomes […]

What Your Wedding and Event Vendors Should Be Able to Share With You

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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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