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Kawania Wooten in her Office

Thank you to WUSA 9 for including Howerton+Wooten Events in your news segment about wedding planning during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Friends, you can find the news story here. FRIENDLY REMINDER: If you are a couple dealing with the possibility of postponing your wedding (and you don’t have a professional wedding planner), shoot us an e-mail or call us at (800) […]

Featured on WUSA9 Today to Discuss Wedding Planning and the Coronavirus

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Woman at the Spa Relaxing. Howerton+Wooten Events.

So, I found myself crying in the shower yesterday morning over the effects of the coronavirus on my spirit and my business.  I know, I know. That’s a lot to admit.  So, I took some time for myself yesterday — I watched a movie on Amazon, drank some rose’ and went to bed a little […]

Seven Quick and Easy Self-Care Recommendations to Help You Survive The Coronavirus Pandemic

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Jameson and Ginger Cocktail. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Happy Friday friends!  How about we enjoy a little Irish whiskey in honor of the upcoming celebration of the death of St. Patrick. (Did you know that Catholics celebrate the “death day” of saints?)  One of our favorite cocktails is made with Jameson whiskey, lime juice and ginger ale. Check it out — Ingredients — Four […]

A Jameson and Ginger Cocktail for a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour

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Blush Ivory Burgundy Wedding Estate Table. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Today, we are reminiscing about a one of our favorite weddings held at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach.  The luxurious wedding day decor created by Isha Foss Design featured roses, peonies and hydrangeas in blush, ivory and burgundy. It was a bride’s dream! Enjoy! Love and Soul Always, Kawania Photography: Keith […]

Wedding Colors featuring Blush, Burgundy and Ivory Vibes.

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Wedding Planning and the Coronavirus. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Navigating the nuances of wedding planning is stressful enough as it is — Now, couples have to add the CDC, the World Health Organization and the coronavirus to their concerns. Ahhh!  And, this is not something we can ignore and pray for the best — Wedding gowns are getting delayed, fears are escalating and guests […]

Planning Your Wedding While Dealing with the Coronavirus Outbreak

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French 75. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, so let’s enjoy a little decadence before Lent officially begins. In fact, let’s throw caution to the wind and ignore counting the points for a few hours. We all deserve to indulge in a little bad behavior and some sweets, right? Speaking of sweets, have you ever been to Baked and Wired […]

Let’s Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a French 75

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For the 13th year in a row, Howerton+Wooten Events successfully managed the logistics and housing for the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference.

Howerton+Wooten Events Successfully Managed the 2020 AFGE Legislative & Grassroots Mobilization Conference

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Workshop Place Settings. The Enlightened Creative.

Hi there friends! I recently hosted a very successful “Brainery” for my the educational arm of my business, the Enlightened Creative.  The Brainery was titled, “How to Successfully Add Corporate Event Planning into Your Wedding Business,” and I was so blessed to have some awesome sponsors— One of the sponsors was the incredibly talented Sabrina […]

These Amazing Sponsors Were a Perfect Complement to the Enlightened Creative Brainery

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Hanging Wedding Flowers. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Delicate flowers hanging over the bride and groom’s wedding dinner table is one of our favorite type of floral installations. And we still love this one, created by Nature of Design, from our couple’s summer wedding at the Potomac View Terrace last year. Love and Soul Always, Kawania Photography: Love Life Images

Hanging Wedding Flowers Over A Dinner Reception Table

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