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Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul. Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul.

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We’re humbled and thrilled to share that my party advice was recently featured in an article on the Martha Stewart website!

We’re Honored to Be Featured on Martha Stewart!

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We are so excited to share that our wedding planning advice was recently featured on the Boho Weddings blog, which is a “go-to destination” for stylish, creative couples planning unforgettable celebrations.

Featured on Boho Weddings: The One Little Luxury That Transforms Your Wedding Day

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We recently had the pleasure of visiting the new multi-floor Bridal Room in McLean, Virginia, and let us just say, it’s as if elegance, femininity, and luxury moved in together and made this their forever home.

A Dreamy Experience for Brides and Bridal Parties at The Bridal Room in McLean, Virginia

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Here is one of the first things a wedding planner will quickly learn — A wedding day will not always run perfectly on time, and that’s okay! If you find yourself running behind schedule, don’t panic.

Five Smart Fixes to Help You Get Back on Track if You Are Running Late on Your Wedding Day

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Are you planning your wedding and struggling to pick the perfect color palette? Use the 60/30/10 rule. It’s a simple, yet powerful design principle used by wedding planners and designers to create a cohesive and visually stunning wedding aesthetic.

As You Determine the Color Palette for Your Wedding, Remember the 60/30/10 Rule

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If you intend to book a hotel ballroom (or a venue with catering included) for your wedding, make sure that you factor in ALL of the costs involved. In fact, I recommend that you ask the salesperson for a financial breakdown that includes all of the potential expenses noted below — You deserve the transparency!

Don’t Let the Wedding Reception F&B Minimums Mislead You

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For companies and organizations looking to host an unforgettable corporate event, the venue and design matter. A lot. And that’s exactly why this 25th anniversary celebration was such a standout. From the moment guests arrived at Wellspring Manor, they were immersed in a refined, art-forward atmosphere that felt less like a ballroom and more like a thoughtfully curated private residence.

A Seat at the Soulful Table: When Corporate Dinners Feel Like Home

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Nestled between the jungle and the sea, the Fairmont Mayakoba is a stunning resort surrounded by freshwater canals, placid lagoons, and lush greenery.

Beautiful Fairmont Mayakoba is Perfect for a Destination Wedding

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Howerton+Wooten Events was included on the “Brides” magazine list of “Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Should Hire” —and we are over here feeling ALL the emotions!

Howerton+Wooten Events was included on the “Brides” magazine list of “Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Should Hire”

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