My mom and I found Kawania Wooten (Kay) of Howerton-Wooten Events on the Knot. From the beginning, Kay 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. read more

If you are looking for a wedding planner do yourself a favor and schedule a consult with Kay at Howerton +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! read more

I don't even know where to start about Kay. Well, she's amazing, but there are specific reasons why: 1) *She is a friend*: Probably like many brides, I thought that I didn't need a wedding coordinator since I am relatively anal, a micromanager and love Excel spreadsheets. From the minute we met Kay during our consultation I knew we could not survive without her. But not because she infuses your wedding with her personal opinions but because she is a good friend and a great listener. She gets to know you and because of her years of experience can synthesize and organize your wedding to perfection, which leads to my next point that... 2) *She is a resource*: Because she has been in the business for a while, she can give excellent, vetted vendor recommendations. Our DJ, florist, makeup/hair stylists, transportation, etc were all Kay's recommendations - it made the process so much easier and hassle-free (a great thing when you are juggling so many wedding planning balls) 3) *She is a guide*: I literally had no clue what I wanted and had never imagined what my wedding day would be like. Probably a nightmare to work with, Kay never showed it - she was patient, listened and provides great guidelines, timelines and task lists for how to plan your wedding. She walks you through everything and makes you feel totally organized. When you start to feel overwhelmed with everything, she steps in and does her magic. Maybe that is my #4: *She is a magician*. Whatever it was, she is definitely a must-have person on your wedding team. I would recommend her without hesitation and would love to work with her anytime. I already miss our weekly check-ins. It is rare to find someone who is not only really really good at what they do for a living, but also really love it too. Kay, you most definitely have both. Thank you so much Kay, we owe our beautiful and memorable day in large part to you. Love, John and Carolyn read more

Definitely Recommend! One of my vendors, located outside of the DMV area recommended Kay to me as my wedding planner. Specifically, my vendor stated, " the only person I would trust in DC to do a great job is Kay. If Kay is not available hire a planner from New York." Although, I hired her for the month of wedding planning, she has really assisted me from the beginning. My wedding is in September 2017 and we have been getting things organized since November 2016. What really distinguishes her from other planners I interviewed, is that she is very organized, provides many resources, and if you have a vision she can point you to the right person. I even get weekly reminders on what I should be working on and status requests. So far it has been great! I will update my review after my wedding. read more

If you are looking for a professional planner with a team of dynamic creative minds to set forth your dream into reality, you need to select Howerton + Wooten Events! Kawania and her team took excellent care of me throughout the entire process. They offer levels of service and the product/bridal consulting I received was definitely worth the value. I truly had piece of mind in knowing every detail was going to be outstanding. If you have seen her on social media or her website, the pictures are a true indication of what she can do! It was alluring to see such beauty from planning the entire event from start to finish and even the alluring visuals of romance in the venue. I am still in awe thinking of all that Kay and her team put into making my wedding a success. I had access with them over the phone, emails, and even through a mobile application! A friend of mine told me to check her out and after viewing her website, she was my first pick. I interviewed others just to have something to compare and I know I picked THE winning team in Howerton + Wooten Events. I AM SO THRILLED I had her from beginning to end. She didn't leave one detail untouched. read more

On the morning of our wedding, my biggest worry was how much my husband would tear up as he saw me walking toward him down the aisle. Kawania (Kay) and her team at Howerton + Wooten Events helped to plan and execute our day with an immaculate attention to detail and a calm demeanor, ensuring that our guests move flawlessly from ceremony to cocktail reception to dinner. Kay was a trusted advisor, who felt like a family friend. This anxious bride experienced Kay's expertise and passion for what she does come to life in every phone call, email, and vendor meeting. Months later, our loved ones have continued to proclaim that the level of detail, the personal touches, and the amazing reception-turned-party made our wedding one of the most memorable life experiences they've had. The day passed by far too quickly not just for us as bride and groom, but for our attendees. We couldn't have asked for a more fitting day. We will forever cherish memories that the Howerton + Wooten team helped us to create. read more

This company is awesome! Kay was like a creative and hilarious "wedding friend." She gave me really good advice without being condescending, and she was also so nice when I was freaking out! Both Kay and Chris were great on the day of our wedding. We highly recommend them to anyone planning their wedding. read more

We could not have managed our wedding without Kay. It was a full-blown production with costume changes and a cast of thousands (ok, just 200+ guests). The whole event was 7 hours from start to finish, not including setup and breakdown! We had a Hindu ceremony, an Episcopal ceremony, cocktails and then a sit-down dinner reception. Everything went like clockwork thanks to Kay and her team. Kay even attended to my now-wife's mother when she felt ill during the reception. We hired Kay for her "month of" service, but we also got "a la carte" services from her -- she mailed our invitations, printed and assembled our programs, found a babysitter, and managed the shuttle service for the rehearsal dinner and wedding. At the rehearsal dinner, she even held umbrellas for our guests in the torrential downpour! As part of the "day-of" service, she did the final coordinating with all of the vendors, including our cranky caterer -- thank goodness we didn't have to! And to top it off, Kay is an incredibly considerate, caring person. When my wife broke her foot, Kay sent a get-well gift. She worked hard to understand the family/cultural dynamics of our wedding, and she even had a Mother's Day card for my new mother-in-law a month after the wedding. Hiring Kay is the best decision we've made as a couple so far -- aside from the decision to get married! read more

Kawania did an excellent job at our wedding! We hired her as our month of coordinator. Kawania and her team went above and beyond to make our event a very special one. She kept in touch with us throughout the process and let us know if she was going to be away or unavailable. They have many resources we were able to use as well. For instance, if you didn't like one of the makeup artists, she has many more for you to call and try. She was also able to help us stay within our budget when selecting the additional vendors we needed. Kawania also has many wonderful and unique ideas. She helped us decorate our sweetheart table, which we thought of having last minute. On the day of, her and her team made sure that we got some of our hors d'oeuvre to eat and kept everything running smoothly. Even with last minute changes, they were able to help accommodate them and make things happen. At the end of the night, she helped make sure that all the things we wanted were collected and got back to us. She definitely made our day one to remember! read more

Kay and her team are amazing. She put our wedding together in less then 4 months and on one of the busiest days of the year. She was there when ever I needed her offering suggestions and support. Our wedding day was perfect and we owe it all to her. read more

There are no other words to describe Kay and Howerton and Wooten events team other than perfection! My husband and I could not have imagined a better wedding. It was absolutely spectacular and actually the wedding of our dreams. To this day we are still receiving phone calls, texts, and emails from our family stating that it was the best wedding that they have ever attended and we owe it all to Kay. Although I am clearly bias, I would have to agree with them. In addition, to my wedding, Kay also planned my bridal shower, which again was sheer perfection! She is simply amazing. Kay truly exceeded our expectations. She is kind, professional, considerate, knowledgeable, patient and extremely creative. She was there with us every step of the way for our wedding planning including having meeting about our plans and progress, referring fabulous venders, going to vendor appointments, going to dress fitting, unlimited phone calls, emails, communication with all the vendors, timelines for vendors and the entire wedding party, endless support when the stress of the wedding got to me, rehearsal, and on and on. I say this to say that she truly goes above and beyond, which has meant so much to us. We honestly feel so blessed and honored to have Kay be our wedding planner. To be honest, the title wedding planner doesn't do her justice, because she became more than that. She became a special part of our family. So if you haven't picked up on it yet, no one should ever hesitate to hire Kay. It really doesn't get better than this. She is simply amazing. read more

Hiring Kay and her team for our "Month Of" coordination was hands down one of the best choices we could have made for our wedding. Right from the very first email, down to the last minute of our wedding, Kay was incredibly responsive, even coming out to meet me at a location close to my office in DC during rush hour on more than one occasion. The Howerton+Wooten team took on a sense of urgency and professionalism during the planning process, ensuring that every day-of detail was taken care of and planned to a T. Though their coordination services were incredibly helpful during the weeks leading up to our wedding, the day-of management was so thorough, with contingency plans ready to go for almost every scenario, that it was absolutely invaluable. Kay ensured that every person participating in the ceremony and reception knew where they were supposed to be and when. Her team's coordination was probably the only reason I was able to actually enjoy my wedding celebration and participate in all of the planned out details. My one regret was not having Howerton+Wooten plan my whole wedding! read more

Kay is quite simply a phenomenal event planner with an infectious personality. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kay in the months leading up to my wedding and only regret not starting the planning process with her sooner. That said, Kay took my current state in the wedding planning process (slightly behind) then deduced what still needed to be done based on my goals/vision, delegated responsibilities, provided detailed timelines/timeframes, foresaw potential pitfalls / proactively provided solutions, and essentially got my wedding planning process on the right track. Furthermore, in the days leading up to the wedding, Kay truly demonstrated herself as a subject matter expert in Event Planning by providing insight into all logistical aspects of the day (e.g seating arrangements, linen, musical arrangements, scheduling, floral arrangements, timing, etc.) On the big day, Kay and her team were great multi-taskers, were always 'one step ahead,' and pulled off a miraculous day of feat on something that I let slip through the cracks until wedding day. I strongly recommend Howerton+Wooten Events and found the business to be extremely efficient, easy & fun to work with, technologically advanced, and organized. read more

Howerton + Wooten made what could've been a stressful experience an enjoyable and fun journey. We hired the full planning services and, beginning on day 1, Kay and team were professional and on top of it. We were planning an out of town wedding and the thick of the planning process took place during an extremely busy period at work. Kay, Hana and team took charge and kept us looped in during the entire process. I appreciated the creative suggestions and WebEx presentations to provide me a visual of our selected styles and settings. They have solid vendor relationships and worked to adhere to our budget. We were in great hands and the day came together beautifully. A year later and guests are still talking about the wedding. The entire process was fun for me -- and it was largely because of the amazing team we had supporting our efforts. We also received thoughtful care packages during the planning process, which added such a nice touch. I still keep in touch with Kay and team and would hire them again in a heartbeat. I'd highly recommend any couple consider Howerton + Wooten for their big day. You are guaranteed to be in good hands. read more