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Remember to Ask Potential Wedding Vendors the “Boring” But Important Questions When I meet with couples, we talk about their marriage proposal, their wedding party and their wedding day vision. And I love every minute of the discussion. But, I’m surprised by the lack of the “boring” questions that engaged couples ask.  You know which […]

10 Questions to Ask Wedding Vendors

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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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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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