EFFORTLESS. ROMANTIC. MEMORABLE.

  Your  Wedding  Day  Should  Be  Like  No  Other  .  .  .   All of us at Howerton+Wooten Events understand that. And we understand that your wedding should reflect you, your love for one another and your personal style. That's why our award-winning team of event professionals will take care of every aspect of your wedding experience with the utmost respect and an impeccable attention to detail. We are conveniently located in suburban Maryland, but our professional team has a combined three decades of experience creating amazing events throughout the U.S., Eastern Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. With that kind of experience, we know how to create a wedding day you will cherish forever. A wedding that is effortless, romantic and memorable.

Love & Soul Always,

Kawania H. Wooten, CMP

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Meet Your Team Kawania (Kay) Wooten CMP  Founder and Principal Consultant kawania@hwevents.com My favorite part of a wedding is right before our bride walks down the aisle. After I check her veil and fluff her train, I instantly get a lump in my throat. This is a special moment for her and I am honored to be a part of it. My favorite person in the world is Chris Wooten. I was voted Miss Congeniality in three different teen pageants, but everyone considers him the nice guy. Go figure. In fact, everyone on our team is nice -- we wouldn't have it any other way. My mantra is "love & soul always." If you do what you love every day, you will feed your soul. I pour my heart and soul into every wedding I plan because I want your wedding planning experience to be memorable for all of the right reasons.  

Chris Wooten MBA Associate and Set-Up Supervisor christopher@hwevents.com I’m the guy on your wedding team. While Kate, Kay and Adriana are taking care of your wedding dreams, I’m working behind the scenes to ensure they have everything they need. You may see me on your wedding day, but I doubt it’s during the ceremony. My goal is to ensure that your reception set-up exceeds your expectations. I guess you could call me a “family guy.” My wife and son are the most important people in my life. That’s why your housewarming invitations, holiday party invitations and your baby announcements are my favorite part of your wedding. It makes me feel like we helped create your family. And, I’m honored that we are a part of that.

Kate Nett Wedding Day Coordinator kate@hwevents.com I believe a couple should be able to exhale when they hire a wedding planner. Food should feel almost as good as a new pair of Tory Burch flats. And, you should hear a collective gasp when your guests see your wedding design. Your wedding should take your breath away. Alexandria, Virginia is my home, but I will be a Connecticut girl for life. Luscious lace weddings gowns make me swoon, and I love my Tory Burch flats, a good sale at J.Crew and the prospect of getting to eat dessert after dinner! I have been planning meetings and events since 2008. The wedding planning bug bit me when I planned my own Washington, DC wedding in 2010. I will make your wedding day shine! I will bring humor, professionalism and a classic style to your special day.

Adriana Del Sesto Wedding Day Coordinator adriana@hwevents.com

I have a degree from Johnson & Wales University in Sports/Event/Entertainment Management, but I love weddings. I can’t help it – It’s a very satisfying career for me. I love that moment when the groom sees his bride for the first time. The look on his face makes me want to swoon!

I’m definitely a foodie. My favorite meal of the day is dinner with my family. I love a cut of white fish drizzled in tarragon butter over fresh vegetables. I am famous for my homemade macaroni and cheese. What makes it so good is a hint of nutmeg and three different cheeses.

When you work with me, I will help you plan a wedding that brings out all of your senses.

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Wedding Management Services

Full Wedding Coordination and Management This service is ideal for the busy couple who has a wedding vision, but lacks the time to make it reality. Our team will pick up where your engagement left off—working alongside you to sort out the details of your dream wedding as you’ve envisioned it. Together, we’ll design your experience, determine your budget and help you to make the right wedding planning decisions. Simply put, we keep our eyes on the details, while you keep your eyes on each other. This luxurious service is $5,250.

Partial Wedding Management Perhaps you and your fiancé have started the planning process, but soon found yourselves buried in bridal magazines, advice from friends and spreadsheets. Which florist should you use? Do you need to transport guests to the church? Should the bride’s father or stepfather escort her down the aisle? These are questions that need to be answered…and soon. If you’ve made some decisions, but need a hand with the rest, this service is the perfect fit. This preferred service is $3,150

Wedding Month Management You’ve done all of the work. The décor is chosen, the menu is set, the RSVPs are flowing in and your gown just arrived. Now you’re ready to hand the playbook over so you can relax and enjoy your day. Our Wedding Month Management service allows you to do just that. Beginning six weeks prior to your wedding day, we’ll step in to assist you with tying up those last few loose ends, including vendor confirmations, venue walk-through, rehearsal coordination and answering any final etiquette ins and outs. This invaluable wedding management service is $1,650.

Elopement Coordination and Management This service is tailored for the couple wishing to elope in a private (and legal) wedding ceremony in Maryland or Washington, DC. This private, professional service starts at $2,500

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We “Know” the Area

We have been working on local events in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland for a combined 25 years! As a result, we’ve developed long, healthy relationships with some of THE BEST vendors and venues in the area. In fact, we stopped calling them vendors a long time ago. They are our industry partners! We make sure you benefit from our “vendor partner” relationships too. Here is a sampling of some of the fantastic photographers we have worked with on Washington DC area weddings and events!

• Rodney Bailey Photography • Love Life Images • Michelle Lindsay Photography • Gabe Aceves Photography • K. Thompson Photography • Stephen Bobb Photography • James Roy Fine Art Photography • Michael Clark Photography • Allison & Chris Britton Photography • Tunji Sarumi Wedding Photography • Sandi Foraci Photography • FootPrint Fotos • Morningstar Photography • Daniel McGarrity Photography • Anne Lord Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions Why should I hire a professional wedding consultant? As soon as you begin your wedding planning, you are faced with many decisions. “Does this service cost too much?” “Is this vendor reputable?” Before you know it, your stress level outpaces the cost of the wedding! – It’s shocking to discover how much preparation is involved. As we work with you to create your special day, we navigate you through milestones and the subtle nuances of wedding planning.

If the venue has a coordinator, do I need to hire a professional wedding consultant? It depends on your needs. Venue coordinators are event professionals who work with you on the wedding planning related to their specific job, such as catering, ceremony venue or the reception venue. Their primary responsibility is with the venue or the caterer – Our primary responsibility is you. A professional wedding consultant is typically hired to help you with each and every detail of your wedding, this includes making sure that your venue/vendors’ coordinators are performing their duties.

How do I know if I am hiring the right professional wedding consultant? This is YOUR day so two questions should come to mind immediately. “Do I feel comfortable with this consultant?” and “Do I trust the consultant AND the company?” If you answer “no” to any of the questions asked, then walk away. You should feel completely comfortable with your consultant, and feel assured that the consultant is capable of doing the job you need her to do. Ask to see pictures, check references, and check with other vendors. Your personalities should match – After all, you will be spending a lot of time together planning one of the major rites of passage in your life.

Are you licensed and insured? We are a legal, tax-paying business and have filed the appropriate paperwork with the IRS as well as state and local agencies. We have an insurance policy with Allstate insurance to cover our team’s work.

Do you accept commissions, kickbacks or professional discounts? We are paid on a fee basis rather than on commissions from hotels or vendors. Our fees are not affected by your budget, and our discounts and subcontractor fees are passed through to you with no add-on or up charges.

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Kind Words from our Clients THANK YOU and your fantastic staff for making Marisa's and Patrick's dreams come true! EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE, went away with memories of the most awesome wedding they ever attended. You were the driving force that made everything seem to flow so smoothly and without a hitch. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have made my baby so happy. Your (and your staff's) attention to detail was so comforting. I appreciated having you as the "mom back-up," towards the end of the evening. Thanks again, and I will sing praises of you to anyone who will listen! I would recommend you to even Michelle Obama!

Carmen S. (mother of the bride) I want to let you know that my wedding was a huge success. Your team did a fantastic job of keeping everything on time and organized. A number of family members noticed and commented on how smoothly things went. Some of them even commented on the job that your team did. They knew who was in charge and who to watch for the next cues. They thought the coordination played a big part in how things went. Your team always kept me informed of what was going on, what needed to be done and when it would happen; I just put myself in their hands. And, you were so right about how Andrew would feel about the service. While on the honeymoon he turned to me and said, "I didn't quite get why we were getting a coordinator but now I don't see how we could have done it without them."

Courtney F. (bride)

Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC was the wisest choice my wife and I could have made for our wedding coordination. We had numerous opportunities to sit down and discuss our 'vision' of what we wanted to see happen on our special day, and our coordinator made sure that she 'got it'. They assessed all of our challenges, and took them over for us, thus taking the stress off my bride-to-be just as I wished. They successfully navigated the pitfalls of dealing with wedding vendors for us, and steered us clear of disaster. On the day of our wedding, the associates of Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC pulled our event together in a very personal way, making us feel as though not only did we hire professionals, but people who had made our interest their own. We felt like they were extended family, and that reinforced our choice of coordinators to the very end. My wife and I recommend Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC for the planning or coordination of any event in the strongest possible terms!

Gregory H. (groom) The staff of Howerton+Wooten events was PHENOMENAL. Throughout the many ups and downs of wedding planning Kawania was the consummate professional. My wedding day was stress-free and relaxing, and I am positive that was a direct result of the hard work of Howerton+Wooten Events. I would absolutely recommend them to any bride and groom.

Monica M. (bride) We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner! Kawania was the most professional and efficient planner I've encountered. She anticipated my questions and helped make a truly stressful day - my father in law passed away two hours before our wedding ceremony - a beautiful day filled with love and happiness. There was only joy and love at our wedding and reception. She kept all the vendors on target as well. I would more than highly recommend Howerton+Wooten Events for any and all aspects of one's wedding planning. You don't have a second chance to get this right!

Rachel M. (bride)

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Thank You! Thank you for the opportunity to share a little information about Howerton+Wooten Events, and the members of the Howerton+Wooten Events team. When you are ready, please shoot us an e-mail message at weddings@hwevents.com or give us a call (202-706-7953). We will work with you to tailor any of our wedding management services based on your schedule, your style, and your happy dreams. Again, thank you so much – we truly consider it an honor to take care of you and your amazing day.

Photo Credits Thank you to the following photographers for the use of our couples’ wedding photos –

Rodney Bailey Photography

Love Life Images Michelle Lindsay Photography

Allison and Chris Britton Photography Erin Marie Photography

Gabe Aceves Photography K. Thompson Photography Morningstar Photography

Daniel McGarrity Photography Tony Richards Photography Jason Knauer Photography

Thank you to the following photographers for the shooting our team’s professional headshots –

Kawania’s professional photos (Michelle Lindsay Photography) Adriana professional photo and Chris’ professional photo (MADworks Photography)

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