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We were honoured and proud to be part of Eddie Book Launch who is a great talented friend of ours and deserves all the success he has had. Thank you Marianne for always making us looking fabulously fabulous with your photo art work!

Eddie Zaratsian's book launch was held at Restoration Hardware, The Gallery Beverly Boulevard, in West Hollywood. The extravagant night had more than 500 guests celebrating the release of Zaratsian’s first book, Custom Florals and Lifestyle. Eddie Zaratsian personally signed copies of his book and mingled along with guests, snapping images and discussing the process behind creating the masterfully designed flower arrangements from his new book. Guests enjoyed hors d' oeuvres by Good Gracious!, cocktails by Tallarico Vodka, champagne by Moreno BHLV Sparkling Wine and music by the Society Band. Marianne Lozano Photography captured the most memorable moments of the night.
Some of the GG team having fun before the party Meto, Joanne, Jim, Suzanna and Georgina.

The Delectable Menu:


MAIN
tray pass throughout event

Lobster Deviled Quail Egg
lobster deviled quail egg
with micro green on petite cucumber

Smoked Chicken Taco
smoked chicken with artichokes
 in a in a petite crispy lace parmesan basket

Mushroom Polenta
fluffy polenta squares topped with cremini,
shitake and porcini mushroom with herbs

Beef Steak Tartar
beef steak tenderloin tartar with capers,
red onion, parmesan, lemon zest with touch
 of olive oil served on grilled crostini

Chicken Tempura Sriracha

chicken tempura Sriracha
with red quinoa salad

Bloody Mac and Cheese
petite mac and cheese cupcake
 with an injection of house made tomato sauce

Yukon Potato Caviar

roasted Yukon potato filled with crème
fraiche American sturgeon

Green Onion Shallot Tart

pinot noir balsamic glazed
caramelized shallot topped with shaved
 green onion served on a puff pastry shell

Prosciutto Basket Melon Ball

baked prosciutto basket filled with honeydew
melon ball with basil and ricotta lemon

LOVE Artisan Organic  Market Experience

served with
grilled garlic olive oil multigrain and
 country ciabatti toasts, herbed lavosh bark
creamy burrata with olive oil and sea salt
and Yarra Farm Feta
with
*  heirloom corn succotash
*  fava bean, baby kale, shaved brussels sprouts
*  shaved gold and orange beets with edible petal


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We recently had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with amazing photographer Jasmine Star and a host of talents for a 1920's wedding inspiration shoot for Brides.com. Designer Lindye Galloway created a divine setting in the already gorgeous and sun-filled Marion Davies House in Malibu. We love the soft gold color scheme, comfortable yet elegant vintage seating and sea-inspired details, like the glittering scallops in the altar backdrop.

Fabulous gold scalloped altar backdrop
Beautiful and creative seating
Adorable tea cart with hors d'oeuvres
Potato caviar on heavenly golden tray
For the hors d'oeuvres, we chose elegant, classic favorites from the 1920's with a fresh, modern twist.

Potato Caviar
Curry Chicken Salad
Grilled Shrimp on Cucumber Round with Bloody Mary Gelee
Lobster Quail Egg on Crostini
LOVE Martini
Sparkling Rhubarb Fizz

Curry chicken salad in champagne coupe and grilled shrimp
Lobster quail egg on crostini
LOVE Martini (left) and Sparkling Rhubarb Fizz
Cheers! Fun backdrop by Laura Hooper Calligraphy
What fun it was to be a part of such a beautiful shoot. Many thanks to Jasmine Star and all our creative partners!

Photography: Jasmine Star
Design: Lindye Galloway Design
Production: The Bridal Bar
Invitations and Paper Goods: Laura Hooper Calligraphy
Florals: Peony and Plum
Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals
Wedding Dress: JLM Couture
Tuxedo: Men's Wearhouse
Hair and Makeup: Reign of Beauty
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Pauline Parry

Founder Good Gracious! Events

About Pauline

Educated in the prestigious British hotel and restaurant management tradition, Pauline is the renowned and highly sought after founder and president of GOOD GRACIOUS! Events. Professional event planners, private clients, and corporations - both nationally and internationally - seek out her innovative expertise and imaginative concepts.


GOOD GRACIOUS! Events was established over three decades ago and is an award-winning full-service LIFESTYLE food and beverage company that has earned the trust of a diverse set of clients and has a reputation for being a trendsetter in producing unique, quality and fabulous presentations in all aspects of weddings and events.


Pauline has been inducted into the Catering industry Hall of Fame for Events and Weddings and has published a book called FOOD FUN LOVE Party Styles.


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Joanne Purnell

Joanne Purnell
Vice President

About Joanne

Joanne Purnell is a graduate of the California Culinary Institute and before joining GG! Events worked and traveled in England and Paris to gain working experience.


Joanne has been Chef de Cuisine for nearly 20 years at GG! Events and during this time she has won numerous awards including Chef of the Year. She has been published in magazines on various food topics including presentation, trends and all aspects of cooking and is a contributor for, “Inside the Recipe Box of Catering Chefs”


Joanne is an educator in the catering industry and is regarded as a leader. Today, Joanne is Vice President at Good Gracious! Events.


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