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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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Skinny Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

A Weight Watcher Friendly Cocktail If you follow this blog, you know one of my favorite drinks to make for guests is a two-ingredient low-calorie recipe for strawberry lemonade. Since the 4th of July holiday is upon us, I am adding a little vodka to the beverage. Why?  Well, I am counting weight watcher points […]

Our Favorite Skinny Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

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Bread for the City Good Hope Gala

Howerton+Wooten Events successfully managed the logistics of the annual fundraising gala for Bread for the City called the “Good Hope Gala.” 

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the Bread for the City Good Hope Gala

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Are You Thinking About Giving Your Guests Wedding Favors? If you are on the hunt for unique favors that you can give your wedding guests, check out Sunset.com!  Yours truly (aka Kawania Wooten) was quoted in this Sunset.com article regarding wedding favors, because I recommended our favorite crab mallets! (I love them!) Head to Sunset.com For […]

Kawania Wooten’s Ideas Were Quoted on Sunset!

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Sorry. We are Closed. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I am a big advocate for event insurance, and this includes meeting planning insurance, event insurance, and wedding insurance.  So, when the editor in chief of “Washingtonian Weddings” magazine asked me about insurance, I happily obliged!

Quoted on Washingtonian Weddings About the Government Shutdown

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Some hosts/hostesses find the coordination of events in your home more stressful than cooking the actual meal. The key to minimizing dinner party stress is having a plan in place beforehand, so download my Dinner Party Planning Guide for some thorough tips and checklists.

A Dinner Party Planning Guide for Your Holiday Entertaining

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Wedding Guests Dancing. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Here is a list of five of the most common mistakes couples make while working with professional deejays (and how to avoid them).

5 Mistakes Couples Make When Working with their Wedding Deejay

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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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