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March 22-25, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA

Cater+Event Schedule 2027

Client Experience by Design: Turning Weddings into Revenue, Referrals, and Repeatable Systems

Kawania Wooten  (Owner, The Enlightened Creative and Howerton+Wooten Events)
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access - Get your pass now!
Track: Business, Financials & Operations, Sustainability & Wellness
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All

Many wedding professionals are leaving money on the table. But, it's not because they lack talent. It's because their client experience is driven by emotion instead of strategy. In an effort to be liked, avoid conflict, or overdeliver, many business owners become "money martyrs" by overgiving, undercharging, and quietly eroding their profitability. In this session, 19-year industry veteran Kawania shares how to design a client journey that not only "wows," but protects your time, reinforces your value, and drives long-term revenue. From onboarding to off-boarding, you'll learn how to implement intentional systems and communication strategies that position you as the expert, create an elevated client experience, and turn your couples into enthusiastic brand ambassadors without sacrificing your boundaries or your bottom line.