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Bride and Groom in GetAway Car at Sparkler Exit. Howerton+Wooten Events.

It’s the 4th of July, so I bet you are thinking about getting some sparklers for your wedding at a discounted price. Right? That’s definitely an idea worth considering, but I recommend thinking twice before you purchase them for your wedding day’s sparkler send-off.

Independence Day Sparklers vs. Wedding Day Sparklers

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Ivory and Gold Wedding Stationery. Howerton+Wooten Events

Coordinating your wedding stationery involves more than picking out your wedding invitation.  There are several factors to consider and cover to ensure you have all you need for your ceremony and reception communication. To assist you with the planning of your wedding stationery, we’ve organized everything you need to consider in a printable worksheet. When you review this worksheet, you can weigh your needs against your actual stationery budget and start your planning.

A Wedding Stationery Planner for Your Wedding Day Paper Needs

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It’s been five years since we lost the King of Pop (wow).   And, while his music is known for jump-starting a party, we cannot forget his ballads.  Here are three ballads I believe are perfect for a contemporary wedding processional. Song: “Human Nature” Why Do We Think It Is Perfect for a Processional? When Catherine and […]

Three MJ Ballads that are Perfect for Wedding Processionals

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This wedding ceremony reading honors the union of two lives joining together. The title of this reading is “The Life That I Have,” by Leo Marks

Wedding Reading: “The Life That I Have”

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There may be a point in your wedding planning when you need to have a challenging (or event difficult) conversation. It could be with a wedding vendor, your future in-laws, or even our fiancé. The key to having this conversation is the ability to address your concern without adding to the drama.

Use F.A.C.E. to Deal with Challenging Wedding Planning Discussions

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Before you fill your summer schedule with work events and special occasions, make sure you plan some activities for you and your sweetie. If you live in or plan to visit the Washington DC metropolitan area, check out this bucket list list of 22 summertime activities.

A Summer Bucket List for Washington DC Couples

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The Howerton+Wooten Events team recently partnered with ACER Exhibits to manage the logistics of the wildly successful 2014 National Science Bowl.

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed Logistics at the National Science Bowl

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One moment you’re envisioning your dream reception, and the next you’re standing in front of a wall of wine wondering, “How much wine do I really need to buy?”

A Guide for Purchasing Wedding Reception Wine

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If you’re planning to get married soon, you’re probably dreaming about taking your engagement photos near the Washington DC cherry blossoms. It’s a romantic and timeless idea, and here are some great locations for photos under cherry blossom trees.

The Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Washington DC for Engagement Photos

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