BRIDES BEWARE!!!! She did a terrible job! I wish i would have gone with another coordinator. This…read moreis your once in a lifetime day. I wish i put mine in the hands of someone who knew what they were doing. During my wedding she was nowhere to be found when i needed her. Stephanie ensured me that she or one of her staff would be with me the entire time and have walkie-talkies to communicate however this was not the case. I continuously asked for her and she was absent. My photographer instructed her not to let guest into the reception room until he tells her to so that my husband and i could get photos in the room. I did not get to take photos in my reception room because Stephanie let the guest into the room before we could get photos. My photographer was not happy and neither was I. He and his team went to get Stephanie and she did not come to me nor did her staff. He give my instructions to clear an area for photos and Stephanie refused to do so. Another example is when cars were parked out front of the mansion and we could not get photos there, I sent some of my bridal party to get Stephanie (because again she was nowhere to be found) and she never came out to get tag numbers to have cars moved. Because of Stephanie my wedding was missing decor in cocktail, ceremony, & reception rooms. When asked why the decor was not placed she lied repeatedly. In reality she forgot my decor! I trusted her to have everything there and set up as she said she would! Also, she did not place my favors on the table as she said she would. When asked about it she looked dumbfounded & later she had them passed them out in the tattered cardboard boxes they were delivered in. I was beyond embarrassed and my guest made sure to tell me as it was grossly tacky! I could go on and on about the endless lies and mess ups but i don't have enough room! She eventually apologized and asked how much of a refund i wanted. I have requested my refund she is now refusing to do so.

My mom and I found Kawania Wooten (Kay) of Howerton-Wooten Events on the Knot. From the beginning,…read moreKay was extremely professional and stood head and shoulders above the other planners we interviewed. We hired her after booking the venue and I wish we'd waited to get her input because she probably would've saved us money in the long run by going with a smaller hotel. Kay came to the table with a long list of recommended professionals, and all of the vendors she recommended were excellent. Kay was great to work with; she's friendly and easy going, which made it easy to discuss choices with her. She is professional and able to quickly assess what we wanted based on her many years of experience. She was ready and able to solve most all our problems, but also ready to bring different views and approaches to the discussion in order to find a good solution. Her recommendations for lighting and décor were very high style; I'd trust her and her team with any of my events.

If you are looking for a wedding planner do yourself a favor and schedule a consult with Kay at…read moreHowerton +Wooten Events! I had the unique challenge of planning a Maryland wedding while living in Texas. Even though I signed up for partial planning services, Howerton + Wooten completely exceeded my expectations the entire time. She even sent us care packages with wedding magazines and other treats along the way. She assisted us with setting up meeting with vendors and picking out the vendors and items that would best suit our individual style for our multicultural wedding. Leading up to the big day, Kay and her team really saved us by helping with some extra last minute tasks such as gift bags and table settings which was sooo greatly appreciated. Kay was exceptionally kind and patient from start to finish. She even dealt with my 'momzilla' in perfect stride on the wedding day. From the initial contact to several months after the wedding, Kay and the staff at Howerton +Wooten have been wonderful. During the process we not only got the best wedding planner ever but also gained a new friend! We look forward to booking Howerton + Wooten for future events!

I am so in love with their work! From my engagement (they worked with my husband to set things up)…read moreto my drive-by shower and wedding ceremony/reception- they have exceeded all my expectations. The level of professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and overall aesthetics is worth the investment! Book them NOW! If you plan to have an event let them bring your vision to life so you can enjoy stress free! They do it all!

From the owner: Our business specializes in making sure the client is totally happy. We make your dreams come to…read morereality when it comes to bringing your vision to life! Our design team will work with you to ensure that you are totally happy with your vision and bring it to perfection! The catering side brings to you delicious seasoned food to have you and your guest asking for more! What more can you ask for. Book now with Lovely T Events, Inc.

Jackie was very professional from the beginning to the end. I liked the fact that no matter what I…read moreemailed or called her about she always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. Unfortunately I was a bit of a control freak and wanted to be hands on deck throughout the process and Jackie was open to my ideas and crafty vision and that allowed us to work great together. Jackie exemplified great services and made the day off my wedding worry free. I would recommend.

From the owner: A Beautiful Wedding Just 4 U is a full service company that provides complete consulting services…read morefor weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, beautiful candy table arrangements, etc., you name it, we can make it happen!

It's called Noelle's Lounge now at 563 & 565 Ritchie Road; Capitol Heights, MD. I rented the center…read morein December for an event in June. I purchased so much stuff, booked a band, dj, and much more. I spent over $20,000 on this event. I get a call on the day of the event at 5:21 pm saying there is a slight issue with the a/c unit, so they are extending the graduation party that wad going on prior to my party and they will extend my event; someone is working on the unit. Mind you, my event was supposed to start at 8pm. Okay, at this point I'm nervous. I spent all this money to beautify this venue. The vision for my event was for this venue. I get a call back at 7pm asking me to come see how it feels in the center; it was hotter than it was outside. I couldn't have a band playing and people drinking alcohol in a hot box. They had a few fans blowing hot air. The center don't have windows, it was unbreathable air. At this point I'm upset and the sound person for the band was already setting up because i didn't contact any of my vendors thinking the a/c would be fixed, since there was a slight problem. Oh and the event they claim was going on wasn't there. I have a Caterer, party planner and much more on the way . Too late to cancel. I had to find another venue, which was smaller and $500 more. Speaking with the owner, Mr. Frazer said he would make it right and give me my money back immediately and a free day to have another event. He talked about how his partner was nowhere to be found and leaving him to clean up the mess. I had to pay additional money to my vendors because I was late and they had to go to a new venue. Just a mess as of today, July 29th, I haven't heard from the owners. I reached out to them with no response. I lost a lot of money and they were not empathetic and completely lied about my free day. As a business person, your word should be your bond. From reliable sources, they knew the air wasn't working early that day. Bad business ethics! Oh and that roach that was crawling on the floor should've died in that heat.

I attended an event at this venue and enjoyed myself. The main room was set up for approximately…read more100 guests with a stage for the guest of honor, a nice sized bar, and area for the DJ. I liked that there was an area before you walked into the main room which was used as a set up for the buffet and spot for the photographers to take pictures. What I didn't like was the bathroom set up. There was one for men and one for women but because of that, a line formed due to there only being one "stall." Parking was fine because the venue was located in a shopping center. I would attend another event but probably would not host one of my own.

I don't even know where to begin! I had planned my entire wedding, I just needed someone to take…read morecare of the final details of putting my vision together and keeping in contact with the vendors and Renesha exceeded my expectations. Renesha and her team truly took care of everything from helping come up with a timeline and any last minute changes. This made my wedding day completely smooth and stress-free! She was very professional, paid attention to all details, and has a great personality which definitely helped as well. U Deserve An Awesome Day is the right team to go with if you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond for your special day!

Renesha is the absolute best!!!! My husband and I hired her as our day-of coordinator for our…read morewedding on July 5th, 2025. Without a doubt, she made the day run smoothly and flawlessly. She was organized and composed and was the driving force behind everything. Our family members still have not stopped raving about how she just made everything go along flawlessly. And, to boot, her personality is just amazing. We cannot recommend her enough!

My son's PTO booked InStyle Occasion 360 booth service for their Fall festival. The owner Sam was…read moretruly amazing and professional. The booking process was truly easy, she explained in great details what her service included and her requirements for spacing. She arrived on time for setup and tested the equipment before the event started. The students truly enjoyed the 360 booth and all the amazing props. Several parents inquired about renting the booth for their next event. I highly recommend InStyle Occasion for your next event.

From the owner: InStyle Occasions, LLC Event Planning & Design specializes in a variety of full event services in…read morethe Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas. These events include children's parties, birthday dinners, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, weddings, non-profits fundraisers, and corporate events like galas; as well as, conferences & retreats. We know that planning and coordinating any event, whether large or small, simple or over-the-top, can seem overwhelming and exhausting, and we are ready to take that burden off your shoulders. We strongly believe that you should be able to truly enjoy the experience and frankly be a guest at your event, knowing that all the little details, will be taken care of, from start to finish. Weddings & Ceremonies - With InStyle Occasions, your wedding will be one to remember! We use our creativity and years of experience to make your special day turn out exactly how you vision it. We're here to ensure that every detail is flawlessly planned and executed!

Nicole did an amazing job officiating our wedding. The vows were beautiful. We are so happy we had…read moreNicole marry us. She was personal but professional. Many of our guests mentioned what a beautiful ceremony it was.

From the owner: As Wedding Officiants, we specialize in performing beautiful, memorable wedding ceremonies. Simply…read moreput, we marry people.