A couple of weeks ago, I posted the “Do’s and Dont’s Related To Your Wedding Venue Agreement,” so I thought it was only appropriate to reprise a blog post I wrote a while back. It’s titled, “The Basic Information You Need on Your Wedding Venue Agreement.” This post doesn’t cover all of the clauses you […]
Have you ever felt that the person working with you on your event is speaking in another language? You are not alone, so here are some definitions for some of the common words used by event venue staff. What is AV? AV or audiovisual is the equipment used for slideshows, videos, music, lighting and sound […]
We are excited to share that Howerton+Wooten Events has been chosen as a “Best of Weddings” 2013 winner by The Knot! Thank you to all of our amazing couples who spoke on our behalf! We are honored and humbled by your votes and reviews. This is the second time we have been honored with […]
“We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths – that all of us are created equal – is the star that guides us still.” “My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it – so long as we seize it together.” — An excerpt from President Barack […]
Since most of us in the US are feeling very “presidential” today, I thought I would share a reprise of my list of Washington DC wedding venues with great views. Most of the venues listed in the post have great views of the Lincoln Memorial, White House and/or the Washington monument, but there are a couple […]
Living 19 miles outside of Washington DC makes me feel a little patriotic this Sunday morning. So, I thought it would be a great time to share that I was quoted in the latest issue of the DC/Maryland/Virginia edition of The Knot Magazine. Read my thoughts in their “Capital Couples” article on page 194. And, while […]
Now that you found your perfect wedding venue, it is time to get it signed, sealed and delivered. Here are some do’s and don’ts related to your wedding venue contract. Do proofread the agreement carefully. You want to ensure that your name, address, payment terms, and the wedding date and wedding time are correct. […]
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 […]
Let us be grateful for the capacity to see, feel, hear, and understand. Let us be grateful for this incredible gift of life. Let us be especially grateful for the ties of love which bind us together, giving dignity, meaning, worth and joy to all our days. This is indeed a day which the Lord […]