
For all of you Washington, DC area couples, I have listed below ten (10) fun activities that the two of you can add to your holiday season bucket list. This is a great opportunity to add a little active romance for the remaining six weeks of the year.

Without a doubt, October is one of the best months of the year! Most of the leaves have changed, the air is crisp, college football season is in full effect, and it is the first full month of autumn season. For many couples, October is a very romantic month, because it is the start of “cuffing season.”

I had the joy of returning to Living Local DMV as a lifestyle expert guest on DC News Now (DCW50). This was actually my fourth guest appearance on the show, and each time I’m reminded how much I love sharing ideas that help people celebrate life beautifully, whether it’s a luxury wedding, a corporate event, or a cozy backyard barbecue.

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the new multi-floor Bridal Room in McLean, Virginia, and let us just say, it’s as if elegance, femininity, and luxury moved in together and made this their forever home.

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.

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

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending a VIP tour and dinner at the Manor 1858, located in Leesburg, Virginia. I enjoyed this tour and dinner with my wonderful colleagues in the wedding industry.

The Manor 1858 is the newest luxury event venue in Loudoun County, and I was eager to see what it had to offer. Initially, I had my reservations about the distance—a 90-minute drive from Bowie, Maryland can feel like quite the trek. But the moment I arrived, I knew the journey had been more than worth it.

At Howerton+Wooten Events, corporate event planning is at the heart of what our professional event planners do. From board meetings or executive committee meetings to large-scale workshops, we design experiences that foster creativity, engagement, and meaningful connections.