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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 […]

10 Boring Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Vendors before You Hire Them

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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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5 Simple Things Your Wedding Vendors Should Have Before You Sign a Contract. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Engagement season is upon us, so couples will begin researching and interviewing wedding vendors for their special day.  To help out with this search, I have listed below five (5) simple things every wedding vendor should have before couples book them — A Solid Contract.  A flimsy contract doesn’t protect you and it doesn’t protect […]

5 Simple Things Your Wedding Vendors Should Have Before You Book Them

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Bride and Groom at the Meridian House. Leonard Poteat Photography. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Now that you are engaged to be married, you will have to begin looking for a location for your wedding. Here is a list of very helpful blog posts we created to guide you as you secure that perfect venue to host your wedding day! 1. (Download) A Spreadsheet for Rating Wedding Venue Options 2. A Checklist to […]

8 Posts that will Help Newly Engaged Couples Find the Perfect Wedding Venue

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted the “Do’s and Dont’s Related To Your Wedding Venue Agreement,” so I thought it was only appropriate to reprise a blog post I wrote a while back.  It’s titled, “The Basic Information You Need on Your Wedding Venue Agreement.” This post doesn’t cover all of the clauses you […]

(Reprise) Basic Info You Should Have on Your Wedding Venue Contract

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  Now that you found your perfect wedding venue, it is time to get it signed, sealed and delivered.  Here are some do’s and don’ts related to your wedding venue contract. Do proofread the agreement carefully. You want to ensure that your name, address, payment terms, and the wedding date and wedding time are correct. […]

Do’s and Dont’s for Wedding Venue Agreements

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Professional Contract for Wedding Planning. Howerton+Wooten Events.

After you find that perfect venue, you want to ensure that it is truly yours.  So make sure that your venue contract has the basic information necessary to avoid last minute budget-busters and/or snafus.

Basic Information Needed on Your Wedding Venue Contract

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