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For the LOVE of cocktail hour! Wedding Styles There are a plethora of classic cocktails and other trendy mixed drinks out in the world, so it's no surprise that couples are opting for a signature drink or specialty beverage station at their wedding.  Or of course, the traditional bar offering various liquors and wine and beer, which works just as well.  However, having this just adds another personal touch on their special day.   Couples have nicknamed mixed drinks, chosen cocktails that match their wedding colors, or have a love for a specific beverage.  Limiting the amount of beverages can also help lower the costs for your beverages. Here are just a few of our favorites... A little Bit of Bubbly It can be as simple as adding an edible floral garnish or customizing mini bottles  of champagne with the couples monogram. The Beer Aficionado Creating a micro brew bar can let your guests experience a variety of different local breweries,  in California alone there are over 220.  The W

Inspired by wooden tables, shades of honeysuckle, and touches of lace... Wedding Styles   Last week our creative team designed a showcase tabletop for the Wedding Industry Professionals Association 's (WIPA) March meeting at the Vibiana in Downtown LA.  We wanted to design a tabletop that could be glamorous, yet light hearted and playful for a daytime reception.  As we continue to see the trend of wedding receptions during the week or in the morning on the weekend.   And with spring around the corner, bright colors are beginning to "spring" back into weddings.  And what better color palette to design with then this year's "IT" colors honeysuckle.  Along with one of the bridal industry's most timeless and traditional fabrics, lace.        Starting with a large oval feasting table ( Rrive Works ), each place setting was layered with oversized lace placemats, cerise chargers ( BBJ Linen ), and bone china ( Classic Party Rentals ).  A runner of ranunculuses

It was that time of year again, time to pack up, go to Vegas, and take on the world�s largest catering conference; Catersource and Event Solutions. As you may or not know, I applied for a scholarship through the ICA, and was successful! The ICA sponsored my gala tickets, education package, and money towards travel and hotel. Needless to say I was delighted to have been given such an opportunity! The Conference was held at the new Cosmopolitan hotel, which was jaw dropping. Or as Joanne said� it was �sexual� They had amazing led displays, mirrors everywhere, sleek modern furniture, and that was just the lobby! The rooms were just as impressive, with nice firm mattresses, Samsung widescreen televisions. Then you had the bathroom; the shower was a room in itself! A huge black tile shower with great pressure, and a tall full-length window that showed into the bedroom�. That�s right, a window into the shower from the bedroom�. Creepy? Luckily there was a blind, but it was on the bedroom sid

A beautiful day it was indeed! GOOD GRACIOUS! welcomed guests at Vibiana�s courtyard terrace in downtown LA for the March WIPA meeting. (Wedding Industry Professionals Association) . Since Pauline Parry, just happens to be president of the association, 2 years running, it was only fitting for us to sponsor and produce this beautiful event to kick off the year in Southern CA. As we contemplated design elements, and how we could put our Good Gracious! touch on such an exciting event, it dawned on us� spring is in bloom and so are lavender and blueberries! And it really became � All about blueberries and lavender!� Our talented and creative mixologist Dan Smith had been working on his concoction for weeks now just trying to get it perfect for the big day! So we gave it a name "Lavender Botanical Bliss", a colorful rim of crystalized sugars, and even included a minature bottle of Square One Botanical Spirit and the recipe so guests could take home. We served a variety of hors

By Pauline Parry Since February, my feet haven�t touched the ground. In part because I�ve been traveling across the country for events and speaking engagements, but mostly because it was then that I was inducted into the Event Solutions Hall of Fame . My wildest dream came true! I take my place next to people to whom I admire and, when I was first starting out, looked up to and admired. Of course I still do admire them and the award has been a wonderful opportunity to thank them and the many other people within this industry that I�ve met along the way. Here is a video that Aaron Kaniecki on the Good Gracious! team took during the show. It starts off a little hard to hear, but it gets better. And, you should know that it's about 11 minutes long, so when you have the time, kick back with a glass of wine and enjoy! If you find that you can't hear the video, or can't spend the time and want to simply hit the high points, I've excerpted that for you here, although between