B. E. T, formally known as Black Entertainment Television, was having a premier event, which was to feature two new programs. One called “Let’s Stay Together” and the other; “The Game”
As the saying goes, “When one door closes, another one opens” And in catering we believe this to be the case…. At least that’s what we think…
This event for BET couldn’t be a better example of just that.
With the New Year beginning, we wanted to hit the ground running, and our calendar for January looked pretty good. Our creative director Dan Smith had a small event in the first week for twenty people, which was pretty much ready to go. Then, out of no where it was canceled… Great, not even a week into the year and people are canceling parties…The door was closed on that one.
Wedding Styles Posted by Desireè OK, so not the most original of titles but totally appropriate for what I'm going to share with you. Of course that phrase --let them eat cake -- was allegedly uttered by Marie Antoinette, one of the original fashion doyennes, and it's been a hot topic for years ... did she say it or not? So, in her spirit, here are some examples of how Good Gracious! Events has kept the connection between high style and cake alive, delicious and beautiful. DRAMA + FONDANT Drama meets fondant! This cake in yellow and lighted by a chandelier hanging from the trees matched not only the bride's color palette but also the elegant style of this outdoor wedding.
Yellow was the color ...
Elegance was the theme.
AN OCEAN OF COLOR We called this award-winning wedding Oceans of Love because it took place in Malibu overlooking one of the most famous Pacific Ocean spots in California. But it could easily have been called Oceans of Color for the five spicy hues the wedding reception and the bridesmaids wore.
The cake with fruit in five hot colors ...
Matched the bridesmaids' dressing in the colors of Starburst candies!
Pauline Parry, Owner A passionate lover of food and entertaining, Pauline settles for nothing but the best for herself and her clients.
Martha Perez, Vice President / Operations Director With Good Gracious! from Day One, Martha is our secret weapon, making it happen down to the smallest detail. Joanne Purnell, Chef de Cuisine Joanne is always working on some new way to define "delicious." Talk about your tough R & D! Dan Smith, Creative Director / Mixologist You could say that Dan's dual role here is the perfect blend -- edgy design that takes the edge off. Patrick Sullivan, Director of Service and Management The smooth operator of on-site event management, Patrick consults his black book to assemble just the right team for your event. Desiree Patterson, Wedding Creative Director Stylish, chic and always on top of trends, Desiree guides our brides from site negotiations to the final bouquet toss. Michelle Nowak, Event Producer Experience + talent = a beautiful combination of professional style that Michelle applies to our events. Aaron Kaniecki, Administrative Assistant Our "Young Brit," Aaron brings a European sensibility and humor to our everyday operations as well as to GG's special events. Get the Good Gracious! Experience: Established * Professional * Simply Fabulous! 323.954.2277 We've refreshed our web site. Check out the new look! www.goodgraciousevents.com
From left to right: Martha Perez, Joanne Purnell, Patrick Sullivan, Aaron Kaniecki, Desiree Patterson, Michelle Nowak, Dan Smith
FOOD is my passion. I have FUN with my team and my clients and I LOVE what I do! For me, it really is all about FOOD, FUN and LOVE!
Our Mission...
To create Fabulous Events
&
Delicious food
for an Exceptional Experience
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.
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.
