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We have another delicious Good Gracious recipe from our Food, Fun, Love cookbook: Cucumber Yogurt Dill Soup. YUM! Recipe below!


1 english cucumber, peeled seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
2 large scallions
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic crushed
2 cups low-fat or non-fat yogurt
Salt and ground white pepper
Garnish: cucumber wands


In a food processor or blender, puree the cucumber, mint, scallions, dill and garlic until well combined but not smooth. Add yogurt and continue to puree until smooth. Chill for 4-6 hours over night. Adjust seasonings and serve the soup in a demitasse cup garnished with a cucumber wand.

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We are honored to be nominated as a finalist for California Wedding Day's Best of 2019 awards!


The Best of 2019 nominees are voted on by California Wedding Day's readers and California's bridal industry professionals. Good Gracious! Events, along with Tres LA Catering, Made by Meg, and Contemporary Catering make up the finalist for the 2019 Best Catering in Los Angeles category. We are thrilled to be in a category with such respected professionals!

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Add us to your Catersource schedule! On Monday, February 25th, 2019, in Hall R06! We are presenting a class titled "You're Gonna Want to Eat Your Veggies!" 


Chef Joanne and Chef Jennie Cooks will be discussing the vegan and flexitarian diet! They will be presenting plant based dishes from an array of cuisines that will endlessly impress you. The menu includes dishes such as: 

Asian platter with wonton, dumpling, lumpia and Rangoon with dipping sauces
Mexican platter with taco, taquitos, Flautas, and empanadas
Chickpea Po’Boy with artichoke fritters

Ramen noodles
Thai Pho
Italian pizza dough with topping
Rice paper rolls

And this is just a taste! Check back for updates, we can't wait to see you in New Orleans! 














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Lighting and audio are sometimes not regarded as being an important part of the celebration but there is not worse than not being able to hear the ceremony.  The same with the lighting it is important to see the key elements, no one wants to struggle to see the food at the buffet for instance!

1. With that said you do not want your guests to say “I can’t hear” during the ceremony and with the speeches.  This is such a precious part of the wedding celebration.

2. Your venue quite often has audio available at a price point that can be used for an outdoor ceremony.   Determine what works best for you regarding microphone options – lavalier, stand, handheld.




3. Your technician will work with the elements and the size of the room/space to bring you your best sound options.

4. When you need a microphone for toasts your DJ or band can probably provide this for you at no additional cost.

5. Lighting is used for practical reasons, lighting walkways, light to the parking area, lighting to restrooms etc.

6. I always advise that you allow monies in your budget for your lighting as is can make a huge statement to your overall appearance of your reception.


7. Make sure your bars, buffets, cake, DJ, band, dance floor and anything else that is needed to be highlighted for practical reasons.

8. You can have an option to pin spot your centerpieces that will make them “pop”.

9. Other considerations are lighting designs with or without movements, create gobos for designs on your dance floor or on the walls, highlighting the space whether it is the trees, architecture or a fountain.  Discuss the gel colors that will give another layer to your overall design.

10. A reputable wedding lighting company will be sensitive to the fact that your wedding is not a film production site and will keep all cords hidden, will cover trusses and have surrounds to cover up lighting in the color that will be in keeping with the environment.


11. With the right lighting, this will only enhance all your photos at the end of the day……everything will look more beautiful.

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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 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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