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For the ninth consecutive year, Howerton+Wooten Events successfully managed the logistics and housing for the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) Legislative Conference

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the 2016 AFGE Legislative Conference

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African American Bride and Groom before Wedding. St. Regis Washington DC.

It’s always a good morning for the professional wedding planners at Howerton+Wooten Events when we wake up and see a Howerton+Wooten Events couple on a Martha Stewart Weddings slideshow!

A Howerton+Wooten Events Couple Was Spotted on Martha Stewart Weddings!

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2018 Bowie Blade Readers Choice Winner

The professional wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events won the “Bowie Blade-News Readers Choice” award for the third year in a row!

Howerton+Wooten Events is a 2018 Bowie-Blade Readers Choice Award Winner

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The rules for handling chopsticks in Japan, might not be the same rules for proper chopstick etiquette in Korea or China. So, I noted below what I believe to be “general” chopstick rules.

5 Helpful Chopstick Etiquette Tips

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Stuck at the Airport by Harriet Baskas

The “Stuck at the Airport” Web Site Does Mother Nature, mechanics, or other unexpected occurrences have you and your travel delayed at the airport? Check out the web site, “Stuck at the Airport.” This web site service was created by Harriet Baskas. I really enjoy this web site for ideas when my layover is long, […]

Use “Stuck at the Airport” For Travel Delays

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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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Black and White Damask Linen. Howerton+Wooten Events.

As a professional wedding planner, I can honestly say that I have gotten used to the “look” in my couple’s eyes when I recommend a particular linen style to them.  It’s a combination of fear mixed with “has she lost her mind!”  I can’t help but chuckle a little (on the inside) when I see their faces.

Take a Chance on Bold Linen Styles for Your Wedding Reception

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