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!

A completely satisfying and enjoyable experience. I can't say enough nice things about Chris - we…read morehad a great time hanging out with him for the better part of a day, making our rings. He's great fun to talk to and has had a lifetime of interesting experiences. Chris is an excellent teacher! My fiancee and I had zero experience working with open flames, torches, metals, and whatnot but felt very comfortable in Chris's workshop. He walked us through each step and made us feel completely comfortable with what was happening. Chris took the time to talk to us and understand what it was we wanted - and we ended up with exactly that. It's crazy. We made each others' rings, and I'll think about that fun day every time I put my ring on. Highly, highly recommend.

We had an AMAZING experience. Chris was a great teacher and guide - he made sure we didn't mess up…read morebut that the rings were truly created by us. We were extremely impressed with the results and cannot wait to get married this July!

EnC was the best team ever to work with! They ran the show of 150 guests wedding. Flower,…read moredecoration, photobooth, organizing guests, suit fitting, everything was planned accordingly. The price was very very reasonable as well! I would highly recommend them on every wedding! I would never had my wedding if it wasn't them! I highly recommend EnC to anyone!

I will follow up in the near future. This review will soon reflect how they handle business as…read moreprofessionals.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Yosira on a Latina Made, Not Maid Art Pop Up Shop…read more Since this was our first event outside of the tri-state area, it was crucial having her as our woman on the ground in the DMV area. Yosira communicates effectively, ensuring that every detail is accounted for. From securing a beautiful space for our event, to creating a marketing plan, Yosira brought our vision to life. Her creativity, professionalism, and work ethic are unmatched.

I used Yosira as a wedding coordinator for my wedding. My wedding was a small intimate wedding…read morewhich I had already done the planning for. I just needed someone to help me execute the day of and to coordinate with all my vendors. I found Yosira via Instagram using the hashtag (I think - #dmvweddingdayofcoordinator or something like that). To provide some color, my wedding was scheduled for October 5th, 2019 and I started searching for a day of coordinator around middle of August 2019. I did not have the luxury of time and I really appreciated Yosira's quick response. I reached out to her using her website. I received a response from her within 24 hours and she scheduled a call to discuss within a few days. After our call, I received an invoice. So, between the day I reached out and getting an invoice was probably 5 - 7 days max. It was very efficient process, which I really appreciated. Working with Yosira was a breeze! She was amazing to work with. She was very thorough, understood my vision and executed on my vision impeccably. She has a great eye for detail. She asked really great questions and thought about things I didn't even remember / consider. She helped me with finding food and drink vendors. The wedding was perfectly time managed. All my vendors knew where to be and what time to show up. She had a very structured timeline that she shared with me and communicated to the vendors. For the service and execution she rendered, I'd have happily paid 25% more than the quote because it was such an excellent service. She went above and beyond on my expectations and I highly recommend her!

Heidi and her team are top notch pros with the best vision to help your event look spectacular!…read more Carly Greenberg was amazing and easy to work with. She and Cheryl the designer went above and beyond to surprise and delight us with little touches like adding our daughter's logo to vases and decorating the sign-in mirror better than I could have. I HIGHLY recommend this company for your next event, large or small! I can't sing their praises enough! Thank you Heidi and Innovative Party Planners!!!

I went for an 8 mile run the morning of my wedding and had brunch with friends-- because I knew…read moreHeidi from Innovative Party Planners had all the details worked out. And unlike most brides, I got to enjoy my dinner which was fabulous, because I knew Heidi was making sure everything was going smoothly. And to top it off-- she even brought some leftover soy candles (she hates waste) for free and had them lit on the tables and around the room so it all looked stunning as the sun set. She helped with every detail and was so caring during the event, most people thought she was a relative. There were a couple of potential snafus that could have happened (not her fault at all, it was something to do with the building) and she said, "don't worry, I got this." And she did. Everyone told me how much they loved the space, the food, and the whole vibe of the reception. Heidi is a big reason why.

If you'd like a decorator who prefers to waste your time while planning a COVID wedding in 3…read moremonths, choose DMV Decor! They gave me the run around throughout trying to obtain a quote from them. They ignore your emails so you would need to call to get their attention. Then after a meeting, they will not provide you with a quote. After inquiring about where it is, Ravi Grover stated that it takes 7 business days. Which makes no sense as we met on a Wednesday and he wanted me to give him a decision by Friday. I advised him there must be some confusion as my understanding was he would provide it to me by Friday. However, he states I would have it that day of his email reply. This was June 20th. Six days later, I still never received it. We originally met via zoom on June 16th to go over details. Complete waste of time.

Ravi and his team did a fantastic job for my son's reception !!! I was nervous and had so much on…read moremy plate and he made it so easy to work with him, i fully trusted his judgement, and vision and all the help he gave me. we received so many compliments about the decorations and reception. I fully recommend DMV Decor for all of your upcoming events. You're in good hands

TL;DR Troy's events are much more than ordinary events. They're for those who live for the…read moreunexpected moments and making unexpected connections. When we go to events, most of us generally have expectations of what they normally entail. Some of us will begin to dismiss the possibilities of the unexpected. In my own observation and experience, Troy's events are not those events. Troy is not the planner you collaborate with when you want a normal event. He specializes in the unexpected. However, there are those of us that understands that every waking moment is unexpected. Everyday, we meet all kinds of people. But what is it about meeting them at a networking event, holiday party or wedding makes the unexpected come out of some. You will meet these people at Troy's events whether out of familiar faces or out of strangers you are soon to meet. If you're a event's professional in DC and you're not attending these events, you're missing out on making lasting connections. These are the kind of connections that propels personal and professional growth. In my past experiences. I've partied through the stroke of midnight with friends I made that evening at his Studio 54 DC New Years Eve Party. Set at the Blind Whino artistic venue, this event was a step out of reality and memorable. At the MES mixers, I've caught myself in the a truly diverse mix of DC young professionals ranging between artisans, techies, musicians, natural-born hustlers and jet-setters. The connections I've made so far can be best described as relationships fused between business and friendship. If you're a DC professional networker, a couple planning your big day, or living for those truly unique experiences, check out Troyal Events.

We hired Troy about eight months before our event, when it became clear our wedding was becoming…read morelarger than we were capable of handling. He helped us design the entire day, and the result was more beautiful that we could have ever imagined. We definitely felt he took the time to create a personal, individualized reception for us, as opposed to just pulling from a usual "bag of tricks." Troy was also invaluable by running our ceremony and rehearsal. He made sure we were calm, prepared, and stayed on schedule. We knew we didn't have to worry about any details besides sharing the day with our friends and family. The peace of mind was tremendous, and we couldn't have done it without him. Troy's professionalism and passion for his work is unparalleled, and I highly recommend you consider him to be a part of your next event.

I attended a bridal expo for inspiration and potential vendors. Something stood out to me, a…read morebeautiful flower display. As I got closer, I realized it was a lovely floral display of a rose tree and 2 white cherry blossom trees. I fell in love instantly! I spoke to the representative from Dalissa and found out they rent and deliver all types of items for weddings, parties, or any type of function. I checked out their website and saw they had everything from fancy chairs and tables to floral arches and special event items. I made contact and decided to rent the rose bush and cherry blossom trees. The delivery went seamlessly and so did the pick-up. My guests were blown away at the look and feel it gave the room. I'm extremely happy that I decided to rent these items, they went with my theme and they looked so real and elegant. I initially thought about making my own arch, but this was so cost effective and it was taken back afterwards, so I didn't need to figure out what I was going to do with it after. Plus, who can beat a set-up, delivery, and pick-up without me having to lift a finger. I will absolutely use this company in the future for any party rentals I may require.

Preferably would have picked ZERO starts. Between the owner (pleasant demeanor in person) but…read morebusiness wise, not sure how they still exist. Veronica is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL & CONFUSED. Will email / speak to one person and then email another person with questions. How are you talking to one person on the phone and then emailing another about the conversation and they are looking like WTH! Delissa, although pleasant, her management team not professional. All are confused and unprofessional; they don't even communicate well with each other so there is no surprise they cannot communicate well with customers/clients/potential clients. To me, based on the LACK of communication and LACK of responses and LACK of professionalism from management office outside of the owner, quotes & rental prices are too high to even want to deal with this business. Sorry.