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 […]
“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. […]
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.
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 […]
Named One of the Best Wedding Planners in Washington DC Happy New Year Friends! We are thrilled to be included in the next issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom magazine. Upon review of the issue, you are going to find that Howerton+Wooten Events is named as one of the Best Wedding Planners in Washington DC […]
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% […]
Here is a wedding ceremony reading that is perfect for a couple who is planning a nondenominational wedding. It comes from the words of the masterpiece, “Les Misérables.”
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 […]
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 that much more often than you think! So, I have listed below five (5) steps I believe will be helpful as you embark upon your life after wedding planning.