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Washington DC Wedding Invitation. Howerton+Wooten Events.

While I think electronic notices are okay for save-the-dates, I firmly believe that invitations made of paper will remain the timeless choice for your wedding. And, here’s why.

Three Reasons Why Paper Wedding Invitations Remain Timeless

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Bride and Groom in Washington DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Six powerful habits of happy engaged couple

6 Powerful Habits of Incredibly Happy Engaged Couples

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Lavender Hot Chocolate Cocoa. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you are looking for a luxurious non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during a winter weekend with your girlfriends, check out this lavender hot cocoa recipe.

Lavender Hot Cocoa for a Winter Afternoon with the Ladies

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Groom Getting Ready. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Download and print the complimentary Fiancé Size Card or Fiancée Size Card (created for Howerton+Wooten Events by LePenn Designs) to make shopping and wedding planning easier and more enjoyable.

A Perfect Tool for Couples: The Fiancé or Fiancée Size Card

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Hat Etiquette. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I understand that hats are now a fashion statement, but hats were originally designed to warm and protect a head. I close with the fact that many consider consider men removing their hat when they enter a room a sign of respect and proper hat etiquette.

What is the Etiquette Related to a Man’s Hat?

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White Cosmopolitan. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Winter White Twist on a Classic Cocktail Our entire team loves a good cosmo! I have written about cosmopolitan cocktails a few times below. So, I was thrilled to share this recipe with you. This Winter White Cosmopolitan Cocktail gives this classic cocktail a seasonal look and feel. Ingredients for the Winter White Cosmopolitan Cocktail […]

Winter White Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe

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Couple Holding Hands. Howerton+Wooten Events.

You’ve probably heard that the most effective way to trim your wedding expenses is by trimming your overall guest list. So, how do you do that when you are unsure of who gets to bring a guest to your wedding and who doesn’t?

How to Determine “Plus Ones” for Your Wedding

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Washington DC At Night. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Here we are again. Trying to navigate the nuances of wedding planning while waiting to see if the federal government is going to shut down. Here is a list of recommendations we learned while planning weddings during the last federal government shutdown a few years ago.

Planning Your Wedding While Dealing with a Government Shutdown

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Samuel Riggs Alumni Center. Howerton+Wooten Events.

With engagement season in full swing, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! Instead of wearing yourself out by driving all over town to visit each wedding venue, consider reaching out to your preferred wedding venue and asking some preliminary phone calls or e-mails. This will help you quickly determine if your preferred wedding […]

6 Quick Questions to Ask When Checking Wedding Venue Availability (reprise)

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