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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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I was a guest event planning expert on the DCW50 lifestyle show, “Living Local DMV,” for the third time to share tips for entertaining at home for the holidays.

Kawania Wooten featured on DCW50 show “Living Local DMV” to Discuss Holiday Entertaining at Home

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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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The Ronald Reagan Building’s stunning atrium is an incredible venue for a grand wedding, but its openness and sheer size can feel overwhelming. However, creating a warm and intimate experience in this space is absolutely possible! Here’s how we transformed the atrium into a cozy and breathtaking wedding celebration: 1. Lean Into Drapery Drapery is […]

5 Key Takeaways from Planning a Wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC

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The recent fires in Southern California have me thinking about couples whose weddings are impacted by natural disasters. As a professional wedding planner, I know how heartbreaking this can be. Here are seven steps to help you confidently navigate this difficult time.

Seven Things to Do If Your Wedding Was Affected by a Natural Disaster

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When celebrating 40 years of love, you pull out all the stops, even for the welcome bags! This Howerton+Wooten Events couple’s vow renewal started with a bang (and a bag!) packed with: Here’s to 40 years, crab chips, and custom scents. Let the celebration begin! Love and Soul Always, Kawania Photography: Trene Forbes Photography

A Maryland Themed Welcome Bag that Pulled Out All of the Stops

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