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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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Here are 5 key design takeaways that wedding professionals can share from planning a wedding at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC.

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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A Maryland Themed Welcome Bag Filled With Unique Treats 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!). Their Maryland-themed welcome bag was filled the best goodies for their 40th Anniversary vow renewal. And, […]

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

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Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of giving a motivational presentation at the luxury floral conference, Intrigued Experience, and I can only describe it as the “happiest place on earth.” Floral superstar Sarah Campbell curated an extraordinary, pink wonderland (in a pink hotel, no less!) where positive energy radiated, and every encounter was a joy.

My Experience at a Luxury Floral Conference

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