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Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul. Welcome to our wedding & event planning blog! We offer valuable advice and inspiration for planning your wedding or event with heart and with soul.

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Bride and Groom in Washington DC. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Agreeing to marry your soulmate naturally evokes happiness.  But, how do you keep the happiness going? Many say it takes work. We say it’s in the little details of the daily habits couples practice to influence their happiness throughout their wedding engagement. Check out the six “super habits” that we believe make a difference — 1. […]

6 Powerful Habits of Incredibly Happy Engaged Couples

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Groom Getting Ready. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you love shopping for your significant other, but you can never remember his or her size, download and print out these complimentary “Fiancé Size Card” or “Fiancée Size Card” (created by LePenn Designs). And, check it out — These cards include a line for a ring size, just in case you want to pop […]

Keep Up with Your Fiance’s Sizes with this “Sizing Card” (Printable)

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Bridal Show season is in upon us! If you are planning your wedding this year, bridal shows can be a valuable resource for ideas, vendor shopping, fashion shows, and cake tastings! If you are planning to attend a bridal show, set up a strategy beforehand to optimize your time on-site. Prior to the Bridal Show […]

For the Newly Engaged. Tips for Mastering a Bridal Show

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  Pinning on a boutonniere may look tricky, but it is a lot easier than you think — Check out the tutorial I created years ago to ensure you don’t stab anyone or pop of the head of the flower! Good luck! Love & Soul Always, Kay

Throwback Thursday Post. (Video Tutorial) How to Pin on a Boutonniere

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African American Groom and Ring Bearer. Howerton+Wooten Events.

With so many different dress codes out there, it can be difficult to know what to wear, even when the type of dress requested is stated on the invitation.  Listed below are some dress code terms along with our recommendations of what they actually mean. WHITE TIE. When the dress code calls for “White Tie” […]

Wedding Day Dress Codes De-Coded for Your Wedding Guests

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Once you have completed your wedding planning tasks, your next step will be your wedding day!  But, how do you ensure you have everything you need on your big day?!? Download and use our detailed Wedding Day Checklists to ensure you cover all of the necessary details for the two of you on your big day!  Enjoy! […]

Wedding Day Checklists for Brides and Grooms

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Groom Getting Dressed in His Tuxedo. Mike Sperlak Photography. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you shop for your guy or girl, but you can never remember his or her size, download this fantastic “Fiancé Size Card” or “Fiancée Size Card,” created by LePenn Designs. These printables include a line for a ring size, just in case you want to pop the question!! So, how can you use it for yourself?  Simply […]

(Printable) A Clothing Size Card for Your Fiancé or Fiancée

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Contrary to widespread belief, newly engaged couples aren’t happy because they have lots of money, material possessions, and lots of (ahem) sex.
So, what do happy couples avoid when planning their wedding? Here are 5 things happy couples don’t do.

5 Things Happy Couples Don’t Do While Planning Their Wedding

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1. They choose their wedding party wisely.  Happy couples know their wedding party should consist of: People who genuinely care about their them and vice versa (this is not a place and time for frenemies) People who genuinely care about their feelings People who actually want to be in their wedding party 2. They hire professional […]

10 Things Happy Couples Do Differently

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