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Rose in Vintage Wine Glasses. Howerton+Wooten Events.

  Did you know there was a “right way” to hold your champagne glass?  Sounds a little “hoity-toity,” right?  Well, of course it does!  But, there is a rationale behind this rule, so, check it out — How Should You Hold the Glass? When you hold a champagne flute or a wine glass, you should pick […]

How You Should Hold a Champagne Flute (reprise)

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  Pinning on a boutonniere may look tricky, but it is a lot easier than you think — Check out the tutorial I created years ago to ensure you don’t stab anyone or pop of the head of the flower! Good luck! Love & Soul Always, Kay

Throwback Thursday Post. (Video Tutorial) How to Pin on a Boutonniere

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Washingtonian Bride & Groom Best Wedding Vendor 2017. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I am incredibly thrilled to share that the Howerton+Wooten Events team has earned the coveted Washingtonian Bride & Groom Best Wedding Vendor honor for 2017. We know that teamwork makes the dream work, so we share this honor with the creative and talented professional vendor and venue partners who help us take excellent care of […]

“Washingtonian Bride & Groom” Magazine Best Wedding Vendor 2017

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Every now and then, someone will ask me about the difference between an escort card and a place card (and when should they use them).  If you are not in the wedding industry, it can be confusing — I must confess that I never heard of the word, “escort card” before I began working in […]

Escort Cards, Place Cards and Seating Charts. What’s the Difference?

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Your heart dictates more than who you love. It speaks volumes. It speaks passion. It speaks truth. It speaks life into your next steps and is your compass to guide you along the journey. Stop. Be still. Be open to hearing and learning.  Let your heart lead while your spirit follows. With that you can’t […]

Monday Morning Thoughts. Put Your Ears Down by Your Heart and Listen Hard.

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  “Yes, I’ll Marry You My Dear,” by Pam Ayres Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear. And here’s the reason why. So I can push you out of bed When the baby starts to cry. And if we hear a knocking And it’s creepy and it’s late, I hand you the torch you see, And […]

Fun Ceremony Reading, “Yes I’ll Marry You My Dear”

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Good morning friends!  Today, I am showing some wedding day love for one of our favorite couples, Jennifer and Matt! Jennifer was a modern bride who wanted a stylish wedding, and it showed in her overall wedding day design — that included her color choices, the flowers, and the bridal party attire. Our couple hosted […]

Wedding Day Love for Jennifer and Matt

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Words are contagious. They flow through a space, through a spirit, with an energy and an ease that makes anyone who hears them stop and take notice. So when you speak, speak light. Speak levity. Speak love. Speak kindness. When those words spread, because they will, you want them to incite a movement that reflects […]

Monday Morning Thoughts. Speaking Kind Words Start a Wave of Love in Motion.

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5 Tips for Dealing with Wedding Planning Disappointment. Howerton+Wooten Events.

With so many wedding planning details on your plate, it is very easy to become disappointed or overwhelmed when something doesn’t go as planned or when someone lets you down. If you are not careful, these disappointments can even derail your wedding day happiness.  So, here are five tips to help you cope when everything […]

Five Tips for Dealing with Wedding Planning Disappointment

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