The professional wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events won the “Bowie Blade-News Readers Choice” award for the third year in a row!
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Last week, I had the honor of designing and planning a brunch that welcomed local wedding planners to Prince George’s County’s newest gem, the Wellspring Manor and Spa. This boutique retreat beautifully redefines what it means to rest well by blending elevated comfort with intentional, restorative wellness.
Do You Have Dietary Restrictions? If you are like me, you are probably living with a dietary restriction or two that affects your dining experiences. So, what do you do when you receive an invitation to a party, a dinner or a reception? Here are some quick do’s and don’ts for sharing your dietary restrictions. […]