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Bride and Groom in Washington DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Six powerful habits of happy engaged couple

6 Powerful Habits of Incredibly Happy Engaged Couples

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Hat Etiquette. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I understand that hats are now a fashion statement, but hats were originally designed to warm and protect a head. I close with the fact that many consider consider men removing their hat when they enter a room a sign of respect and proper hat etiquette.

What is the Etiquette Related to a Man’s Hat?

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Samuel Riggs Alumni Center. Howerton+Wooten Events.

With engagement season in full swing, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! Instead of wearing yourself out by driving all over town to visit each wedding venue, consider reaching out to your preferred wedding venue and asking some preliminary phone calls or e-mails. This will help you quickly determine if your preferred wedding […]

6 Quick Questions to Ask When Checking Wedding Venue Availability (reprise)

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Watercolor Wedding Program. Howerton+Wooten Events.

“Do I really need wedding programs?”  Couples ask me this question all of the time.  And, that question is usually followed by the statement, “People are just going to throw them away!” My answer is always, “Yes and No.”

Do You Really Need a Wedding Program?

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Bridal Show season is in upon us! As you plan your wedding, you may find that bridal shows can be a valuable resource. You will be able to gather ideas, shop for wedding vendors, taste some wedding cake, and enjoy the fashion. If you are planning to attend a bridal show, here are five key tips to help set up a strategy beforehand to optimize your time on-site.

Helpful Tips for Mastering a Bridal Show

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Bride and Groom Enters Their Washington DC Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Your wedding guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so check out this guest list tracker template and this budget worksheet template that we created for engaged couples like you. I am sure that you will find both of these downloads to be incredibly beneficial. A Worksheet […]

(Download) A Guest List Tracker Template and a Budget Worksheet Template

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Celebrated String Quartet. Howerton+Wooten Events

Music is a key component of your wedding day success!  To ensure that you hire the best wedding vendors for your day, check out our list of 5 things to consider when booking music vendors for your wedding.

5 Things to Consider When Booking Music Vendors for Your Wedding

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Before you begin the process of booking a professional make-up artist, here are some points you may want to consider first.

5 Key Points to Consider Before You Book a Professional Make-Up Artist

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Guest Bedroom. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Over the years, Chris Wooten and I’ve had the honor of hosting numerous family members and friends in our home. With each house guest, we’ve learned that a warm and welcoming guest bedroom is about more than a comfy bed and a fresh set of flowers. It’s about feeling welcome, spending time with loved ones, […]

6 Tried and True Ways to Make Your House Guests Feel Welcome

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