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5 Things You Should Know About a BEO. Howerton+Wooten Events.

As you plan your event, you may be required to review and sign a banquet event order.  If you are unfamiliar with a banquet event order, check out my list of five (5) key things you should know when you receive one. 1. A Banquet Event Order (also known as a BEO) is a Binding […]

5 Things You Should Know About a Banquet Event Order

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Kawania Wooten. Small Business Coach and Expert

Washington, DC (February 13, 2016) — For the ninth year in a row, the Howerton+Wooten Events team successfully managed the logistics and housing for the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Legislative Conference. ### Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC is a small event management boutique renowned for creating ultra-creative, “high touch” weddings, galas, and events. The company is based in […]

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the 2016 AFGE Legislative Conference

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African American Bride and Groom before Wedding. St. Regis Washington DC.

It’s always a good morning for us when we wake up and see a Howerton+Wooten Events couple on a Martha Stewart Weddings slideshow! Congrats to our couple Sheila and Corlie!  And thank you to Matthew Ellis of Joshua Dwain Photography for his gorgeous photos! Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Spotted on Martha Stewart Weddings!

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2018 Bowie Blade Readers Choice Winner

I have some great news to share!  Howerton+Wooten Events has been selected as the WINNER in the “Best Wedding Planner” category of the Bowie Blade-News “Readers’ Choice” award for the third year in a row! We are honored for any award received, but we especially love it when the praise is local.  Maryland pride!  And, […]

Howerton+Wooten Events is a 2018 Bowie-Blade Readers Choice Award Winner

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Not too long ago, I attended a formal dinner that involved the use of chopsticks. Before that dinner, I paid very little attention to my use of chopsticks. But, since the dinner was formal, I wanted to be mindful of my dinner etiquette. So, I found that there really is no one rule for handling […]

5 Helpful Chopstick Etiquette Tips

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Stuck at the Airport by Harriet Baskas

Hi there friends! Does Mother Nature, mechanics, or other unexpected occurrences have you and your travel delayed at the airport? Check out the web site, Stuck at the Airport, by Harriet Baskas. It is the best resource for travelers living with delayed flight connections. Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Have You Heard of “Stuck at the Airport?”

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Spring Salad with Beets. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Last month, we had the pleasure of planning a wedding where the guest experience was the #1 top priority to the couple — This included the presentation of the dinner courses.  So, we worked with the caterer, the deejay, and the lighting company to create scenarios where each course was an experience, and as you can […]

How We Made a Wedding Dinner a True Experience for the Guests

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5 Key Things to Know when Planning a Wedding Timeline. Howerton+Wooten Events.

As you create your wedding day timeline, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed.  We get it — Some of the most seasoned wedding industry veterans find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to timelines. To help you out, here are five (5) key things to know and keep in mind as you create the schedule […]

5 Key Things to Keep In Mind When Planning a Wedding Day Timeline

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5 Tips for Dealing with a Weather Emergency During the Week of Your Wedding.

Hurricane Florence is heading for the southeast coast of the United States.  What it does after it comes ashore remains to be seen, but there is a strong possibility that numerous regions could be very seriously impacted by the storm.  We consider ourselves to be a bunch of “crisis management gurus,” so our hearts and […]

5 Tips for Dealing with a Weather Emergency During the Week of Your Wedding

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