We’re so grateful to WUSA 9 for including Howerton+Wooten Events in their news segment about wedding planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. It was an honor to share insight on how couples can adapt, stay positive, and continue celebrating love, even in uncertain times. You can watch the full story here. If you’re an engaged couple planning your […]
Navigating the nuances of wedding planning is stressful enough as it is. Now, couples have to add the CDC, the World Health Organization and the coronavirus to their concerns. Ahhh! And, this is not something we can ignore and pray for the best. Wedding gowns are getting delayed, fears are escalating and guests are cancelling. […]
Remember to Ask Potential Wedding Vendors the “Boring” But Important Questions When I meet with couples, we talk about their marriage proposal, their wedding party and their wedding day vision. And I love every minute of the discussion. But, I’m surprised by the lack of the “boring” questions that engaged couples ask. You know which […]
I am a big advocate for event insurance, and this includes meeting planning insurance, event insurance, and wedding insurance. So, when the editor in chief of “Washingtonian Weddings” magazine asked me about insurance, I happily obliged!
Here we are again. Trying to navigate the nuances of wedding planning while waiting to see if the federal government is going to shut down. Here is a list of recommendations we learned while planning weddings during the last federal government shutdown a few years ago.
Are you meeting with wedding vendors and wondering what is okay to ask and not to ask? Here are six of the most common questions we get from our couples when it comes to vendor consultations — 1. Is It Okay to Ask for a Discount? Of course! Some wedding vendors may offer a 5% […]
When I was planning my own wedding, I hired two wedding photographers. Not at the same time. I had to walk away from my relationship with the first photographer. I wasn’t angry with him – I just realized two weeks into our relationship that he and I were not a good fit. I don’t leave […]
Ahh! The bride in that picture was me — 16 years ago today. If I could transport myself back to her, I would tell that young bride to trust all of the wedding day details she planned. She should dance with her husband as much as she can. And, she should relax. Everything is going […]
I heard about a wedding reception where the photographer and the florist placed their business cards on each of the dinner tables. And, the deejay had a fairly large promotional sign next to his music table. There were so many signs, business cards and postcards that the storyteller felt like she was watching a Nascar […]