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Rustic Estate Table. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Hi there friends and happy summer! Recently, I had an opportunity to share some advice for hiring and working with wedding vendors with the editors at the Inspired by This blog. Well, I am so excited to share that my advice, along with the wise words of other wedding professionals, is featured on a post titled, “13 […]

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It’s the time of year when we all feel more grateful for the things we treasure most—life, love, family and friends. Let’s not just limit our thankfulness to the next few days; instead, let’s live with grateful hearts and spirits every day. Make giving thanks for your blessings more than a season. Make it a […]

Monday Morning Thoughts: Practice Gratitude Every Day

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Every now and then, I come across a wedding planning post written by someone who knows very little about wedding planning. These articles can be misleading and misinformed, and they leave couples feeling anxious.  Ugh! Here are four articles that are just the opposite! Their authors know the industry, and they can actually help you […]

5 Blog Posts that Actually Understand Wedding Planning

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Bride and Groom in GetAway Car at Sparkler Exit. Howerton+Wooten Events.

It’s the 4th of July, so I bet you are thinking about getting some sparklers for your wedding at a discounted price. Right? That’s definitely an idea worth considering, but I recommend thinking twice before you purchase them for your wedding day’s sparkler send-off. Here’s why – Most of the sparklers sold for the 4th of […]

Independence Day Sparklers vs. Wedding Day Sparklers

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Ahh!  The bride in that picture was me — 16 years ago today. If I could transport myself back to her, I would tell that young bride to trust all of the wedding day details she planned.  She should dance with her husband as much as she can.  And, she should relax. Everything is going […]

What I Wish I Could Have Told Myself 16 Years Ago Today

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I heard about a wedding reception where the photographer and the florist placed their business cards on each of the dinner tables.  And, the deejay had a fairly large promotional sign next to his music table.  There were so many signs, business cards and postcards that the storyteller felt like she was watching a Nascar […]

Your Wedding Reception is not at Nascar

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  When you hire a wedding vendor because that company’s services cost the least, here are some things you might get — 1. Slow Service.  To keep their expenses low, some wedding vendors trim the number of on-site staff.  How does this affect you?  Have you ever been to a wedding reception where the dinner […]

What You May Get with the Cheapest Wedding Vendor

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A couple of years ago, I got a pricing inquiry from a bride. Her money was tight, so she wanted to know how much it would cost for me to show up at her wedding reception for a couple of hours on her wedding day. “Wha?!?  You want me to just show up for a […]

Monday Morning Thoughts: “How Much for One Rib?”

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Wedding Budget. Howerton+Wooten Events.

There are few wedding expenses that are typically forgotten when determining a budget. Unfortunately, forgetting these little expenses can have a big impact on your overall wedding budget.

Little Wedding Expenses That Can Wreak Havoc On Your Budget

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