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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.
No fiddle-faddle, just trusty wedding tips & features.
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Embrace the Beauty of Compromise: No Wedding Venue Will Have It All Photo by Mary Costa Photography at Valentine. Let’s talk about wedding venues! As a colorful maximalist Los Angeles wedding planner, I understand the desire to find the perfect wedding venue that fulfills all your dreams. However, it’s important to acknowledge that no venue […]
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2021 seemed to be more of an extension of 2020 than any of us hoped. With all the reopenings and the subsequent closures happening almost weekly, the Event and Hospitality industries in Los Angeles were left feeling as if we were muddling through days, looking at life through a foggy windshield. Never knowing what tomorrow […]
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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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If you’re looking for a typical blush wedding or dream in all-things ivory, this interview isn’t for you. Today, we’ve got the queen of quirky-and-colorful on the blog, Holly Gray of Anything But Gray Events. From her years spent performing improv comedy (how rad is that?), to the moment she realized the City of […]
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Kelly & Camilo wanted a colorful, Fiesta Wedding that brought together all their three favorite things; Family, Food and Festivities! The problem was with their busy schedules and just three months before their wedding date the only thing they had on the books was the venue, The York Manor. They were feeling less festive and […]
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Voyage LA Magazine featured me in their latest blog post this week! If you are not familiar with the LA publication staple, Voyage LA Magazine prides themselves on showcasing LA’s Most Inspiring Stories and People. I loved that Voyage LA Magazine asked some very honest and straightforward questions. While I love to talk about all the […]
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I hear it all the time from my clients getting married, “Who knew there were SO much choices?”. When it comes to weddings, the choices feel endless and equally as overwhelming too. From invitations, food, dresses, guest lists, chairs and so much more! And while chairs might seem like a basic need, which they are, […]
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