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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 […]

Answers To Your Questions About Wedding Vendor Gratuities

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Gold Napkin. Wedding Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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 […]

How to Keep Up With the Table Linen at Your Wedding

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Washington DC Placesetting Tutorial Video. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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 […]

A Video Tutorial to Answer, “How Do I Set a Dinner Table?”

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Bride and Groom First Look. St. Regis DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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 […]

A Few Reasons Why a “First Look” is a Good Idea for Your Wedding Day

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Washington Nationals Sunday Brunch. Howerton+Wooten Events.

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 […]

A Post-Wedding Day Brunch at Washington Nationals Park

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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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