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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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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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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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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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Professional Wedding Planner Kawania Wooten provides advice on “How to Put Your Own Spin on the Classic White Wedding”

Featured on the Elizabeth Anne Designs blog, “How to Put Your Own Spin on the Classic White Wedding”

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If you are like me, selecting an outfit to wear to a wedding can sometimes feel like a cumbersome task. It’s an even bigger job when you the attire code on the invitation is something like resort casual, desert chic or mountain chic. What exactly does that mean, right?

Featured on Mountainside Bride: “Resort Casual to Mountain Formal: Your Guide to Niche Dress Codes”

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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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