Howerton+Wooten Events managed the logistics of the Metropolitan AME Church program called “The Family Room.” The event featured Stacey Abrams.
When I meet with couples, we talk about their marriage proposal, their wedding party and their wedding day vision. And I love every minute of the discussion. But, I’m surprised by the lack of the “boring” questions asked of me. You know which questions I’m talking about — The questions about insurance, contract policies, staffing, and […]
As you approach your wedding day, you encounter numerous beauty appointments. With all of the talented hands involved in creating your beautiful hair, face, hands, feet, and (ahem) other areas, it can be a little difficult to remember whom you should tip and how much. For your reference, I am sharing my handy, dandy Beauty Appointment […]
If you don’t work in the world of events, the terms service charge and gratuity can seem like the same thing. Here is the deal — they are definitely not the same thing. And, confusing them could have a big affect on your wedding budget. A service charge is a mandatory and automatic (pre-determined) fee that […]
Hey there! Have the following questions ever crossed your mind? “How Much Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?” “Which Wedding Vendors Should I Tip?” “What is the difference between a Gratuity and a Service Charge?” Well you are not alone! Questions surrounding wedding vendor gratuities are probably some of the most common questions we receive […]
With all of the gorgeous table linen options available, you need something to help you keep up with “what goes where!” So, we created this easy-to-follow table linen worksheet for managing your wedding day’s table linen order. You can find more worksheets and checklists like this in our latest wedding planning guidebook! Check them out in […]
Last month, I had the pleasure to work with the team at Chip Dizard Studios and the very talented Nika Smernoff at Calligraphette & Co. on a very fun project! We created this easy-to-follow video tutorial for anyone who needs a refresher on how to set the dinner table. Please check it out below and […]
We completely get it when you don’t want to have a “first look” on your wedding day. You are afraid that you will lose that magical moment when everyone (including your fiance) sees you proceed down the wedding aisle for the first time. But, there are so many good reasons to consider having a first […]
Around this time last year, our team had the incredibly fun opportunity to plan and design a post-wedding day brunch at Washington Nationals park. It was so much fun! ⚾️ The guests wore their custom baseball caps with the couple’s initials embroidered on the back. Right before the game started, they received a visit from […]