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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.” Yes. You need a wedding program if your ceremony includes traditions unique to your religion and/or culture.  […]

Do You Really Need a Wedding Program?

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Bridal Show season is in upon us! If you are planning your wedding this year, bridal shows can be a valuable resource for ideas, vendor shopping, fashion shows, and cake tastings! If you are planning to attend a bridal show, set up a strategy beforehand to optimize your time on-site. Prior to the Bridal Show […]

For the Newly Engaged. Tips for Mastering a Bridal Show

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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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Washingtonian Bride & Groom Best Wedding Vendor 2018. Howerton+Wooten Events

Happy New Year Friends! We are incredibly humbled to be included in the next issue of “Washingtonian Bride & Groom” magazine as one of their best wedding vendors for wedding planning.  Wahoo! The DC metropolitan area is jam packed with professional wedding planners, so we definitely don’t take this honor lightly. And, I know there would be […]

“Washingtonian Bride & Groom” Best Wedding Vendor 2018

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Shaune Hayes Make-Up Artist. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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% […]

What’s Okay (and What’s Not Okay) When Consulting With Wedding Vendors

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Love. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Here is a wedding ceremony reading that is perfect for a couple who is planning a nondenominational wedding. “The future belongs to hearts even more than it does to minds.  Love, that is the only thing that can occupy and fill eternity. In the infinite, the inexhaustible is requisite. Love participates of the soul itself. […]

A Beautiful Ceremony Reading from the words of “Les Misérables”

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African American Bride and Groom Celebrating. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Worse Case Scenario. It’s the last thing you want to think about on your wedding day, right? Of course not! So, instead of worrying about this on your wedding day, set a game plan in advance to help minimize potential wedding day crises. For your use, I have listed below 5 steps you can take […]

5 Steps You Can Take to Minimize Potential Wedding Day Crises

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How to Detox from Wedding Planning. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Now that your wedding day is over, do you find that you still flip through wedding magazines? Or better yet, do you still follow wedding photographers on social media? For some brides and grooms, it’s hard to let go. It’s almost as if you need to “detox” yourself from wedding planning. Believe me, we see […]

How to “Detox” Yourself from Wedding Planning

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5 Tips for Good Wedding Photos. Howerton+Wooten Events.

  Are you looking to make your wedding reception feel like it is “magazine worthy?”  Well, it needs to look good in photographs. Here are five tips you can use to make your wedding reception look good when it is photographed. 1. Hire a professional photographer. First and foremost, a good photographer makes a huge […]

5 Tips for Making Your Wedding Look Good in Photos

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