Howerton+Wooten Events

07/31/2026

Spotted on the Washington, DC wedding scene...
Howerton+Wooten Events I Maryland Event Planners has once again been named by Washingtonian Weddings as one of the Best Wedding Planners. That’s 12 years in a row. Honestly? We’re just as surprised as anyone. We keep waiting for someone to say, “Oops...that was supposed to be another Howerton+Wooten.” 😅
To every couple who trusted us with your biggest day, every creative partner who makes the magic happen, and everyone who has cheered us on along the way—We thank you. This honor belongs to all of us. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have timelines to perfect, bustle to button, and an emergency kit that deserves its own award. 😉 You know you love us. 😁
XOXO, Kawania Howerton Wooten

07/15/2026

No one spends months planning a wedding only to have their guests remember one thing: explosive diarrhea. Yet here we are. With recent concerns surrounding Cyclospora and contaminated produce, couples are understandably asking whether they need to rethink their wedding menus. If your wedding is right around the corner, don’t panic. You have options. First things first: Take a deep breath. Your caterer has likely been monitoring food safety advisories and already has procedures in place to protect your wedding guests.
So, speak up! This is one of those moments when asking a few thoughtful questions is simply part of good wedding planning. ♥️ **By the way, I have a much more detailed post about this on the Howerton+Wooten Events I Maryland Event Planners blog**

07/14/2026

Wedding planning is full of creative math. Somewhere along the way, ”technically” became “comfortably,” and couples have been paying the price ever since. Here’s the deal: You can technically fit more people at a table. You can technically hire fewer bartenders. You can technically squeeze in a few extra chairs. But weddings aren’t Tetris.
As planners, we’re constantly advocating for the guest experience because your guests will remember how your wedding felt long after they’ve forgotten what color your napkins were. A little breathing room goes a long way, and I promise you that your guests will thank you for it. ♥️

06/23/2026

For years, meeting and event professionals have been measured by how well we execute a meeting or conference.
Beautiful spaces, seamless logistics, and exceptional attendee experiences are what we are typically known for. But, the most impactful meetings aren't remembered because everything ran on time. They’re remembered because something shifted as a RESULT of that meeting or conference. So, the real post-meeting question that planners should ask isn’t, “How did the meeting look?” It’s, “What did the meeting accomplish?”
When we begin with outcomes instead of logistics, we stop simply planning meeting events and start designing the transformation. We help shape decisions, drive alignment, and create measurable business impact. The future belongs to meeting professionals who see themselves not just as experience designers, but as architects of outcomes.
So, allow me to ask you: How are you measuring the success of your meetings?

What if the true measure of a meeting wasn't how it looked or how a...

06/14/2026

Some of the most beautiful wedding day details are inherited, cherished, and passed from one generation to the next. Our couple’s flat lay photos are a reminder that weddings are not just about a single day. They are about a legacy, their love, and the generations who help shape who we become. Interested in our checklist of meaningful and unique items you can include in your flat lay photos? Comment with the word PHOTO and we will be sure to get it to you. ♥️
Planning+Design: Howerton+Wooten Events I Maryland Event Planners
Photographer MΞSUS STUDIOS
Floral Design P. Sterling | Luxury Floral Designer | Bespoke Experiences
Stationery FINGERS IN INK
Wedding Venue The Legacy Castle