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!

Always an amazing experience. They handled my 40th birthday and always use them for my business…read moreevents. Very professional staff and they pay attention to detail. Highly recommend.

From the owner: TUM Socials is a full-service boutique event planning firm in the Washington D.C. metro area. Our…read moreevent team has over seven years of experience planning the most memorable events. Some of our past successes include an array of breathtaking local and destination weddings, stylized corporate events and personal celebrations. Our key to creating events with lasting memories is our passion for bringing the full event experience to life. We always aim for the wow, within each event budget. Our meticulous detailed approach pulls together all the fine elements that begin with your love story and ends with an authentic, personalized 360 degree experience.

I used D& M mixology for my birthday party and I am so glad that I did. They were very responsive…read morewith great communication. I decided at the last minute (a few days before my party) that I wanted a bartender and they were able to oblige. My bartender for that night was Michaela. She was on time. She was nice and down to earth. The price was amazing!! And they brought their own garnishes. She asked me how strong I wanted her to make the drinks. She was professional throughout the entire party. I definitely plan to use them again. Give them a try; you won't regret it.

From the owner: Elevate your next event with D & M Mixology Co.! Our mobile bartending service brings a premium…read morecocktail experience right to you. Whether you're hosting a wedding, party, or corporate event, our skilled mixologists craft delicious, custom drinks that suit your style and vibe. We handle everything from setup to cleanup, ensuring your event flows smoothly while you and your guests enjoy expertly crafted cocktails. At D & M Mixology Co., we’re all about making every drink a celebration! Servicing DC , Maryland , and Virginia.

Excellent quality and value and service! I highly recommend this place and I actually highly…read morerecommend just Washington DC in general

They did an absolute fabulous job with the decorations at my holiday party. They had such great…read morepatience with me and really brought my vision to life. I WILL be reaching out to Mr. Jarrod for every party I throw in the future.

Pleased. This is a lovely location with great staff who are extremely caring towards the children…read more Each child has a "home class" and additional classes are scheduled online. Memberships are monthly and 30 days are required related to cancellations. My little has fun there and we are happy to have him involved in the program.

We tried My Gym for a trial class for our 3-year-old after she aged out of her tumbling class…read morenearby, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. I knew going in that the price for 4 classes per pay cycle would be more expensive for fewer sessions, but we were hoping the quality would make up for it. Sadly, it didn't. For an intro to gymnastics class, I felt like there wasn't enough focus on building skills. There was a lot of open gym time and activities more suited for younger kids, like clean-up games, which didn't seem to add much value. When my daughter wasn't doing the skills (like jumping or tumbling), the instructors moved her along quickly without much teaching or guidance, which felt like a missed opportunity. Overall, there was too much downtime, not enough challenge, and the courses felt too easy for the price. It just wasn't worth it for us.

Sometimes the world works out in your favor. Bubbles Productions was a perfect answer to a…read morecelebration need. As soon as I contacted them, I got a friendly response confirming my request. I was quickly contacted via email for clarification, and it was all a dream from there, as we found the perfect character for our singing telegram and received help with a special request for our delivery. Amanda was so easy to coordinate with, and Corey, our actor, reached out just before performing. We heard from Corey following our delivery, and our friend loved the song. We received a video and photos, which were perfect. I would not only not hesitate to hire Bubbles Productions again, but I would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of extra oomph for a celebration.

I hosted a 5th Birthday party for my beautiful granddaughter. She loves Princess Tiana so I was on…read morea search I kissed many frogs until I found the perfect Princess with Bubbles Production from the initial correspondence Amanda was great with communication. There was a hiccup leading up to the event date (my grandson arrived 20days early) had to push back the date without hesitation Amanda was understanding and accommodating. The day of the event all eyes was on Princess Tiana she's beautiful, professional and was engaging throughout the whole hour, I can't say enough about the great experience. I will be recommending and utilizing Bubbles Production again! Sorry for the novel but when you experience great service you can't be a gatekeeper.

I was so lucky to find this place! I needed a last minute donut tower for my daughters birthday…read moreparty and the dessert junkie made it happen! After trying to get ideas on their website, Alexis reached out to me directly and sent me sample pictures of the tower design. She was so friendly and extremely helpful. She definitely left my mind at ease with her warm personality. Not only was the donut tower GORGEOUS but it was also delicious. The flavors I chose were the strawberry crunch, banana pudding, fruity pebbles and the Oreo. These were all delicious! All my guest and I were very impressed with everything. I am so thankful to Alexis and her team! I will recommend this place to everyone I know for every occasion, even just a sweet tooth. And ofcourse I will be going back :)

Saturday 1/10/26…read more I've been eying this dessert spot for a while, and today I made it happen. I ended up getting the apple pie cinnamon roll $11.95, biscoff banana pudding $9.95, and the MEGA cookies n cream shake (sub for a chocolate chip muffin) $28.95. - Service was solid and helpful. - Although the apple pie cinnamon roll $12 price tag is a bit much, I still was able to enjoy it. The toppings were nice, especially the cream cheese, but the dough was underwhelming as it was a bit dry and slightly firmer than I usually prefer. - The Biscoff banana pudding was the main pick the staff member recommended, so despite not being the biggest banana pudding guy, I had to try it. Unfortunately, it wasn't anything impressive, but it was cool. Also, the biscuit taste was more so in the background. - The shake was pretty good, but not $29 worth by any means. The cupcake that I got with it LOOKED GREAT, but I can't say the same for the taste, as it was just alright. The Oreo donut was solid. All in all, I'm not really crazy or impressed by any of the items and definitely wouldn't spend that amount of money again (especially on the $29 shake), but I enjoyed the experience. -- #issa.cheatday