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Low Calorie Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you are trying to figure out what to do with all of those blueberries you recently picked, check out our new favorite recipe for a low calorie cocktail. (yes, we are still counting points) This blueberry lemonade recipe calls for our favorite 15-calorie Minute Maid, and it is perfect for August entertaining.  It can also […]

Skinny Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

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Gold and Amber Moroccan Lanterns

When I heard the news story about the limousine crash that killed 20 people, my heart sank. As a mother, my heart automatically goes to the mothers who had to receive this horrible news about their children. But, this tragic story becomes worse when you hear the news reports share that the limousine failed inspection, and the […]

What Your Wedding and Event Vendors Should Be Able to Share With You

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Making sure that you cover all of the special details for your big day can be a little overwhelming! So, here is a list of 15 Wedding Planning Hacks that will help you avoid some unnecessary headaches. Love and Soul Always, Kawania

15 Wedding Planning Hacks That Will Help You Avoid Some Unnecessary Headaches (Download)

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Skinny Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you follow this blog, you know that one of my favorite drinks to make when I entertain is a two-ingredient low-calorie recipe for strawberry lemonade. But, since the 4th of July holiday is upon us, I wanted to add a little vodka to the situation. Why?  Well, I am counting weight watcher points again, […]

Our Favorite Skinny Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

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Bread for the City Good Hope Gala

Howerton+Wooten Events successfully managed the logistics of the annual fundraising gala for Bread for the City called the “Good Hope Gala.” 

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the Bread for the City Good Hope Gala

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If you are on the hunt for unique wedding favor ideas, check out Sunset.com!  I was quoted in this article because I recommended our favorite crab mallets! (I love them!) In fact, there are a lot of great recommendations in the article, so remember to check it out here! Love and Soul Always, Kawania

We Are Quoted on Sunset!

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Sorry. We are Closed. Howerton+Wooten Events.

I am a big advocate for event insurance — this includes meeting planning insurance, event insurance, and wedding insurance.  So, when the editor in chief of Washingtonian Weddings asked me about insurance, I happily obliged!  You can check out the story here! Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Quoted on Washingtonian Weddings About the Government Shutdown

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Dinner parties are a perfect opportunity to celebrate an occasion, host your family, or simply “break bread” with neighbors and friends. Unfortunately, some hosts/hostesses find the coordination of the evening more stressful than cooking the actual meal. The key to minimizing dinner party stress is having a plan in place beforehand, so download my Dinner […]

A Dinner Party Planning Guide for Your Holiday Entertaining

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Wedding Guests Dancing. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Music is one of the major aspects of a wedding day experience. If done well, it will be praised for years to come.  So, successfully working with a good wedding deejay is everything.  Here is a list of five of the most common mistakes couples make while working with deejays (and how to avoid them) […]

5 Mistakes Couples Make When Working with their Wedding Deejay

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