The Howerton+Wooten Events team designed the decor and managed the logistics for the 2012 HMS Host Fly-In of the Board of Directors for their parent company Autogrill S.p.A.
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a family member’s high school graduation. It was one of those family events that had all of us saying, “Wow, time went by so fast!” When he was just a little guy, Chris Wooten and I were an active part of his life. As he grew older, […]
It’s finally June, and everyone on the Howerton+Wooten Events team is working like crazy to ensure that our 2012 summer weddings, conferences and events are flawless. (always) To keep things light on a Friday afternoon, we serve Grey Goose Cosmopolitans, and show the wedding scene from “Sex and the City 2.” (They had swans!) I am […]
Last week, we listed some Holiday Wedding Planning Tips. As promised, I have listed below some of the potential challenges you might face when hosting a wedding near a holiday or special event. And, what you should do to be proactive. Potential Increase of Floral Expenses Valentine’s Day Mother’s Day Christmas Weather, holidays, and the […]
After you announce your engagement to family and friends, take a moment to consider the roadblocks that might interfere with your wedding planning. It might be money, your mom’s crazy ideas, the rainy weather, or the amount of time you have available to focus on your wedding. Whatever it might be, assume that hiccups may […]
In a little over a year from now, we will be taking care of a couple as they get married Memorial Day weekend! I’m sure this wedding will be a blast — this couple keeps me in stitches! Holiday weddings are joyful, but they can bring their own set of challenges. Here are ten steps to […]
Think about your physical discomforts in advance — Break in your shoes, test run your undergarments, and don’t wait until the week of your wedding to get contacts for the first time. Test drive your wedding gown — Before you purchase your wedding gown, make sure that you are able to dance, raise your arms, sit […]
Last month, I hosted my last “Girls Only” Dessert Party. I have been hosting this annual party with my girlfriends for the last ten years — I thought it was time retire it. The talented Le’Trice Penn of LEPENN Designs created all of the party paper for us. Everyone received an invitation with a fresh […]
When you hire a wedding vendor because that company’s services cost the least, here are some things you might get — 1. Slow Service. To keep their expenses low, some wedding vendors trim the number of on-site staff. How does this affect you? Have you ever been to a wedding reception where the dinner […]