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Contrary to widespread belief, newly engaged couples aren’t happy because they have lots of money, material possessions, and lots of (ahem) sex.
So, what do happy couples avoid when planning their wedding? Here are 5 things happy couples don’t do.

5 Things Happy Couples Don’t Do While Planning Their Wedding

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Pinning on a boutonniere may look tricky, but it is a lot easier than you think. You just want to avoid stabbing someone or popping off the head of the flower. Here is a video tutorial to help you pin on a boutonniere.

Howerton Handbook: How to Pin on a Boutonniere

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To ensure that you carried them out, I created a checklist called, a Wedding Cake Accessories Checklist. I created this complimentary checklist to help you understand what your next steps should be after you order your wedding cake.

What to Do After You Order Your Wedding Cake

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Are You Planning to Freeze the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake? Now that your wedding is over, I bet you are wondering what should you really do with the top tier of your wedding cake. Are you going to eat it? Do you plan to share it with others? Or, are you planning to […]

(Video Tutorial) How to Freeze the Top Tier of Your Wedding Cake

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Here are 10 things that happy engage couple do differently as they plan for their wedding day.

10 Things Happy Couples Do Differently

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When you picture your wedding cake, you’re probably imagining something beautiful, layered, and “picture perfect.” But once the flour settles and the frosting smooths, a practical question often arises: “How many servings can I get out of a cake like that?”

Wedding Cake Tier Servings Chart

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I am excited to share that our Howerton+Wooten Events couple, Stephanie and Reggie, is featured on the Munaluchi Bridal blog and on Ebony.com.

Stephanie and Reggie‘s Wedding is featured on Munaluchi Bridal and Ebony.com

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If you are planning to host your wedding at home, you need to check out The “Elegant at Home Wedding” book. A Professional Wedding Planner Wrote This Valuable E-Book My industry colleague, Janice Carnevale, wrote this complimentary e-book. Janice is well-versed in private home weddings. If you are planning a wedding in your home, the […]

The “Elegant at Home Wedding” Book

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Now that we are in the early throes of wedding season, many couples are immersed in wedding planning and dreaming about their big day. But here’s a little-known truth: the celebration doesn’t end when the last candle is blown out. There is an important, and often overlooked, chapter that begins after your wedding day.

What To Do After “I Do:” A Post Wedding Day Guide

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