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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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Watercolor Wedding Program. Howerton+Wooten Events.

“Do I really need wedding programs?”  Couples ask me this question all of the time.  And, that question is usually followed by the statement, “People are just going to throw them away!” My answer is always, “Yes and No.”

Do You Really Need a Wedding Program?

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Bridal Show season is in upon us! As you plan your wedding, you may find that bridal shows can be a valuable resource. You will be able to gather ideas, shop for wedding vendors, taste some wedding cake, and enjoy the fashion. If you are planning to attend a bridal show, here are five key tips to help set up a strategy beforehand to optimize your time on-site.

Helpful Tips for Mastering a Bridal Show

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To some, a coat check may seem like a small, unnecessary detail, but it actually makes a difference in numerous areas of a wedding day experience.  Not convinced?  Here are my three (3) solid reasons why a coat check is necessary for a couple’s wedding day.

Why a Coat Check is Needed for a Wedding

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Bride and Groom Enters Their Washington DC Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Your wedding guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so check out this guest list tracker template and this budget worksheet template that we created for engaged couples like you. I am sure that you will find both of these downloads to be incredibly beneficial. A Worksheet […]

(Download) A Guest List Tracker Template and a Budget Worksheet Template

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Washingtonian Bride & Groom Best Wedding Vendor 2018. Howerton+Wooten Events

Named One of the Best Wedding Planners in Washington DC Happy New Year Friends! We are thrilled to be included in the next issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine. Upon review of the issue, you are going to find that Howerton+Wooten Events is named as one of the Best Wedding Planners in Washington DC […]

“Washingtonian Bride & Groom” Best Wedding Planner 2018

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Howerton+Wooten Events was selected as the winner of the “Best Wedding Planner” category for the second year in the row.

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

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