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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, you may want to start with some preliminary phone calls or e-mails to your preferred wedding venues to see if they are a good fit. Here are six quick questions you […]

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

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

Your guest list and your budget are going to be the foundations of your wedding planning, so we have two downloads for you! Wedding Budget Worksheet ($5.99US). Before you determine your wedding guest list, you should get a sense of your financial comfort zone first. Here’s a very detailed excel spreadsheet that you can use to […]

For the Newly Engaged. (Download) A Guest List Template and a Budget Worksheet Template

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Catholic Wedding Party in Washington DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

As a “career bridesmaid,” I have participated in my share of disastrous wedding rehearsals.  I have see instances when the groom has gotten lost, the officiant had the wrong time, and the church’s doors were locked and no one could get it.  To avoid all of this craziness, consider following our 7 easy steps for […]

7 Steps for a Stress-Free Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal

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Bride and Groom at the Meridian House. Leonard Poteat Photography. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Now that you are engaged to be married, you will have to begin looking for a location for your wedding. Here is a list of very helpful blog posts we created to guide you as you secure that perfect venue to host your wedding day! 1. (Download) A Spreadsheet for Rating Wedding Venue Options 2. A Checklist to […]

8 Posts that will Help Newly Engaged Couples Find the Perfect Wedding Venue

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Now that we have ushered in the new year, the search for the perfect wedding venue begins! In the interest of time, you may want to call or e-mail some of the representatives at your preferred wedding venues to determine if they are a good fit. If you decide to call or e-mail first, you […]

6 Quick Questions to Ask When Checking Wedding Venue Availability

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A thorough site tour (virtual or in-person) of your wedding venue is essential to your happy wedding day. When touring the venue, use the wedding venue inspection checklist that you can find in our Wedding Ceremony Planning Guidebook to keep you focused on what’s logistically important. When you are done, you’ll have all of the details […]

(Printable) A Checklist for a Wedding Venue Site Tour

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Here are some Washington DC wedding venues with picture-perfect wedding views of the Potomac, historical buildings and/or Washington DC monuments. For a true Washington DC view, you cannot beat this view of the White House and the Washington Monument from the Hay Adams Hotel. (Photo Credit: ABQ Journal) View of the Washington Monument from the […]

Washington DC Area Wedding Venues with Great Views

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When you walk into your wedding venue, it’s easy to get swept up into your own wedding dream.  You walk away knowing that you love the venue, but you cannot remember why. Here are seven items that affect the look and feel of your wedding. So consider tracking them on your wedding venue checklist. Venue’s Neighborhood – No matter […]

A Checklist to Track Your Wedding Venue Options – Part Two

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Selecting a wedding venue can be a daunting task.  If you don’t ask all of the necessary questions, it can be an even more challenging task.  You will find yourself calling back over and over to ask more questions — next thing you know, the venue is no longer available on your preferred date. Consider creating a […]

A Checklist to Track Your Wedding Venue Options – Part One

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