As part of the process for changing jobs, my new employer required that my work credentials be…read moreverified with a notary. I was able to easily set up a time to meet with Rick, and he was able to complete the verification process very easily. Communicating with Rick was very easy, and his rates are very reasonable. I would definitely work with him again.

Rick does an amazing job and was always willing to adjust to my schedule. He is very responsive and…read moreit was always easy to arrange times for him to arrive to notarize my papers. He was never late and i probably used him 50 times. I can't imagine a more courteous, capable and professional notary than Rick. Thanks Rick!

Let me begin this post by explaining that I have been a professional wedding planner for 7+ years…read more Therefore I hold all of my vendors to a certain standard... Ryan and his team surpassed this standard tenfold! From the booking process and through planning, Ryan was always responsive and helpful if I had a question or concern. On the day of, he and his team arrived early and began working right away. They made everyone feel comfortable and beautiful all day long! My favorite part about Ryan and his team was the fact that I would forget they were there. We were just so comfortable and happy and in our element. Less than two weeks after the wedding, we had our extended highlight film and I have watched it no less than 10 times. It was so perfect- it truly surpassed every expectation I had when it came to our video. If you are hesitant about hiring a videographer, DON'T BE! Having Ryan's video to show our families, children and grandchildren one day has been the greatest gift we ever got. Absolutely blew my mind how wonderful this whole experience was. Thank you so very much Ryan!

Wedding cinematography has definitely reached new heights. Ryan's work far exceeded all of our…read moreexpectations. When our same day edit came on, there was nothing but silence, a few moments of laughter, a few tears, and an overwhelming response from our guests came in on how ridiculously great Ryan did on the video. If you are looking to surprise your guests, a same day edit is the way to go. It's a highlight video of the days happenings and they play it right at the reception, and include tidbits of the reception! It is really amazing because his artistic vision is definitely out of this world and he works sooooo fast. He is definitely in the zone at one point, with his headphones on and crazy ninja editing skills. I encourage you to work with him. He is easy to talk to, super duper responsive to emails, and will not let you down. He catches all those beautiful moments and the pure unadulterated emotions of love and a joyous celebration. You want to remember your best day of your life, this is the way to do it!!! The unfortunate news for my LA friends is that he is moving to the east coast. The good news is that my east coast friends can enjoy his services! Love his work. He is truly the best.

I cannot say enough good things about Nick Welsh. We chose him to photograph our wedding after…read morereading the reviews and meeting with him informally. We, too, were anxious because we hate being photographed and feel that photos of us accentuate our general awkwardness. He offered an engagement session as part of the package, and while we didn't think we wanted engagement photos, he suggested using the session as a way of getting to know him and feeling a little more comfortable in front of the camera. Even those photos turned out great and eased our anxiety about the wedding photography. At the wedding, he was polite, flexible, and easy-going. He blended in with our guests- People constantly asked "where is the photographer?" and he was always right there, unobtrusive and getting all the shots we wanted. We warned him that our families are loud and easily distracted, and despite his soft-spoken nature, he had no trouble herding the crowd for group shots without being rude or demanding. The photos were perfect and the turn around was faster than I expected. His price is very reasonable. He responds promptly to emails. I would recommend him without reservation.

We really liked Nick's work. But we tried to get in touch with him for our engagement photos and he…read morewas completely non responsive. Ignored both myself and my same sex fiancé. After several weeks of reaching out by phone and email, and being ignored, we gave up.

I went to a service at the March Life Tribute Center several weeks ago. While funeral are not fun,…read moreI did very much enjoy this space. It gave off church vibes, with the pulpit, rows of benches, and stained glass. It was very clean there and on a cold day, the temperature inside was perfect. I don't know the setup with the family for the service, but they seemed pleased with the overall process.

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!

On time, great communication. No issues. We met at a starbucks. She was professional.read more

Jennifer was amazing. Great communication and fit me in right away. Straightforward and easy…read moreservice. And the price was excellent. Well worth a bit extra in cost for the convenience and great service. Thank you!

Rick was fantastic to work with! Our company hired Visual Impact Photography to photograph our…read moreproperty for a short term listing. He provided a quick response time and was able to photograph the property within 24 hours. He staged the home perfectly and the photographs turned out perfect. I will definitely hire again!

Even before the ceremony, I knew I couldn't wait to tell the whole world about Rabbi Mark! I'll…read moregive you the highlights upfront: - He's funny, cares SO much, and is deeply committed to ensuring that you and your future spouse explore YOUR Judaism and what your life looks like together. - He is just as invested as you are about making sure that your ceremony incorporates elements that are unique and meaningful to you and your partner. - He plays the guitar and sings! - Almost 3 weeks after the wedding I'm still hearing from our attendees who want to tell me how awesome the Rabbi who officiated our wedding was, how funny he was, how much they feel like they were part of the ceremony, how special it felt to THEM, and just how much they loved him. I heard this THROUGHOUT the evening on wedding day!! Now, more in-depth: We came to Rabbi Mark following a recommendation from Rabbi Sarah Tasman, the DC Director of InterfaithFamily. During our initial Skype session to explore whether we could even work together or not, Rabbi Mark explained to us that he's unapologetic in his commitment to an intercultural experience both for the wedding ceremony and beyond where Judaism is a central element. He actively worked with us in regular meetings for about 6 months to explore what that would look like practically on the day of the wedding, and in our lives beyond as a married couple. We covered everything from things like holidays and daily life to finances and disagreements, to our vision for the world and our community and our place in it. Rabbi Mark was always available via email and happy to jump on the phone if necessary. He had suggestions about how to handle issues that came up and any questions we had along the way. He kept an open mind for the big and the small questions. He tried to explore all the possibilities so that any decisions we came to were truly made with open hearts and eyes. He also was understanding and knew when to tell us that we didn't have to make a decision right away but he needed us to think about something. The day of the ceremony, the small intimate portion where the Ketubah was signed was special in so many ways. Our family members felt included and loved, our friends were overjoyed to participate. The larger ceremony under the chupah, despite the fact that we had 250 people in attendance, felt intimate and special and so very vibrant -- Rabbi Mark taught ALL attendees a melody they sang/hummed, which served as the music that my partner and I walked in to. It was emotional and mood-setting in the best possible way. The ceremony proceeded without a hitch, and he followed a superb path that kept us and all our guests laughing, awwww-ing, and crying, and clapping the whole time. Truthfully, our guests couldn't stop complimenting how amazing he was the entire evening! The positive vibes and loving energy we felt persisted from the moment we walked in to the moment we left the establishment. Rabbi Mark is a rockstar officiant and guide, deserving of all the praise.

Rabbi Mark is AMAZING!! Everything you want, everything you…read moreare looking for, everything you didn't know you needed, and So Much More. Rabbi Mark went above and beyond to get to know us and ensured our special day was perfect. We laughed and cried (all in joy) ... Everyone loved it!! Amazing!~