Culinary is the heart of Good Gracious! Events produced by a team passionate about food, memorable moments and sharing it with the world. Founder and CEO Pauline Parry along with her dynamic team have provided award-winning services in all areas of culinary, beverage, hospitality for the corporate, social and wedding markets. Our ultimate goal is to not just be exclusive but, to be the preferred for all your events. We listen, we create, we bring your vision to fruition with only the highest standards.

The Good Gracious! Events Summer Experience
We are so excited to present our new pop up event for any and every celebration! Employee appreciation, new launches, retirement parties, holiday soirees, training sessions, cocktail receptions, project wrap up parties and of course, sporting events! You name the event and we will plan it! B E N E F I T S • Promotes goodwill • Infuses stronger team mentality • Develops awareness and appreciation • Encourages employee interaction • Bolsters company morale • Serves as a “non-mission” opportunity to connect • Exemplifies that company isn’t always about the “bottom line” I N C L U

Food, Fun, Love: Chilled BLT Soup
As summer is here, we wanted to share our recipe from our Food, Fun, Love book: Chilled BLT Soup! Scroll below for the recipe! 1/2 cup shallots 1/2 cup white onions 1 teaspoon garlic 3 slices bacon chopped plus 3 slices of bacon to make bits for topping 11/2 cups fresh tomatoes cut into medium cubes 11/2 cups canned tomatoes 2/3 beef broth 1 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and pepper 1/2 head of romaine, shredded small and fine 1 cup olive oil for garnish 2 teaspoons granulate sugar In a heavy duty

Good Gracious! Events Featured on PartySlate
We adored this spectacular design and we are thrilled this Santa Ynez Fall Fete is featured on PartySlate as a top event of April 2019! “This dinner party pairs elegant cuisine with scenic desert vistas. Imagine feeling a cool desert breeze as you sample those oysters and other delicious culinary creations. Or sitting back after dinner with a cocktail in hand and a cozy blanket on your lap. Check out how the landscape, building, florals, and even the stationery are perfectly color coordinated. This is a perfect backdrop for a refined and relaxing event, while at the same time wows guests

Luxurious Gulls Way Reception
Following a romantic ceremony and relaxed cocktail hour, guests found their seats on the lush lawn. Surrounded by towering trees with beautiful views of the ocean, the setting could not be any more beautiful! Expertly designed by Alicia of Details Details, round tables were draped in blue linen, while the bridal party sat at a long family-style grey wash wooden table. Each setting featured gold rimmed chargers paired with gold rimmed glassware. The setting was completed with patterned blue china, topped with custom menus, brushed gold flatware, and accompanied by crystal chandeliers glittering above. We served a decadent plated

Scenic Gulls Way Ceremony
There is nothing we love more than a wedding with a stunning view. Katie + John’s Gull’s Way wedding featured just this. Incredible views, romantic vibes, and stunning design. In a rich luscious garden amongst the trees and greenery, dark wooden chairs lay in intricate rows, lined perfectly for guests to sit and enjoy the ceremony. With the vivid greens of the landscape contrasting the piercing blue sky, this al fresco wedding truly was a stunning visual display. Instead of a bridal arch, our couple opted for intricately designed vases of deep blue and white filled with a beautiful

Rancho Santa Fe Reception
We know you will love the details of this ceremony from this Ranch Santa Fe Reception! Following a beautiful ceremony, guests were invited to continue the celebration in a tented reception! Guests entered the tent through a stunning floral arch. The tent was draped in soft blush draping, and filled with long wooden tables and round tables draped in blush linen. Tables were set with gold textured chargers, crystal glassware, and towering candelabras. Nancy Kaye of Mark’s Garden elevated the tables with a gorgeous display of florals of blush, mauve and ivory! We loved being part of Jamie + David’s
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