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This is the Anything But Gray Events blog, where caffeine and kindness power me as I relive the most fantastical events through poignant write-ups and gorgeous images. 

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The Southern California chapter of Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) hosted a design challenge that evoked the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Check out more about this event on Biz Bash: https://www.bizbash.com/social-events/media-gallery/21069989/wedding-and-event-design-ideas-from-every-decade WIPA Design Challenge 2019 “As the lines continue to blur between event design for weddings and corporate gatherings, more and more […]

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Recently, Reptactular Ranch an event space in Sylmar, welcomed Tuesdays Together Los Angeles (SFV Chapter), a networking group for creatives and entrepreneurs for an afternoon of networking and education. Tuesdays Together member and Los Angeles photography, Aurelia D’Amore Photography was there to capture all the fun! Bolen High, SEO expert, speaker, and owner of High […]

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The power of Joshua Tree is luring city couples to take a trek into this desert unknown and experience all that California’s landscape has to offer. Is a Joshua Tree wedding in your future? The Couple From start to finish Keri and John’s Joshua Tree wedding was full of personality and whimsy, just like the […]

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The backlot at Sony Studios in Culver City was the ideal backdrop for a Hollywood Glam launch party celebrating BBJ Linen’s latest collection. Anything But Gray Events couldn’t wait to add it’s colorful handprint on this vintage classic! Sony Studios One of the main attractions on the Sony Studios backlot is their iconic marquee sign […]

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Right in time for Valentine’s Day, Green Wedding Shoes has showcased our I Love Lucy inspired wedding shoot! When you close your eyes and think fondly about the original husband and wife duo that filled our hearts with so much love, it’s all about, ” I Love Lucy”. The antics of two people who love […]

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  Close your eyes. Imagine you are fourteen years old again and it’s the first day of 9th grade. Take all that in for just a second. You are panic sweating yet? A LONELY ISLAND You’re holding a tray full of what they are calling “Monday’s Beefy Macaroni”. Alongside, a red jello cup and cardboard […]

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Anything But Gray Events welcomed incredible wedding couples, events, speaking engagements, philanthropic endeavors and even a TV show in 2018. While known for colorful and unique weddings, Anything But Gray Events was happy to expand into the corporate world this year as well! Anything But Gray Events is happy to bring the color wherever we go! Here […]

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Philanthropy is a BIG word. Not only in letters but in meaning. It is defined as, “the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.” As business owners, we have the unique ability to use our businesses to make the world a better place. Let’s […]

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With a name like Holly, you know that I love Christmas. I just barely missed it with a birthday during the first week of January! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because it’s filled with festivities, food, friends and family. What better way to celebrate the season with a beautiful Holly Jolly Christmas Tablescape Design full […]

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Ditch the red and green this year and infuse your Christmas table with some non-traditional color and 1960’s inspired flair with this Colorful Kitschy Kristmas Tablescape. The initial inspiration for this Colorful Kitschy Kristmas Tablescape were these amazing vintage-inspired wreaths that my friend, Jen, creates. Although she hand makes them in all different colors, the pastels spoke to […]

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