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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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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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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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The holiday season can certainly be overwhelming for us all. Between the preparing, shopping, cooking, and cleaning, Thanksgiving can easily become very overwhelming. I like to keep it as simple as possible whether I am hosting 2 of 20. With this colorfully elegant Thanksgiving tablescape design for two, you can take the pressure off yourself and […]
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Colorado natives, Shannon and Jon wanted an outdoor wedding that showcased their unique personalities, love of nature and creative spirits in a destination location that was close to their families. Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena California is a hidden gem that set the scene for their whimsical, wedding celebration. The Couple: Shannon is an […]
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The concept seems strange to most people in the business world. Why would I create “community” among the people I “compete” with? We are fighting for the same business, aren’t we? Isn’t this counterproductive? Think again! It’s time that we start working for Good to Create Community over Competition. The Rising Tide Society Three years […]
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Florida based, Wild Leaf Collaborative interviews California based, Anything But Gray about living her banding. Social Media for small businesses. That’s certainly a loaded subject isn’t it? What if we told you there’s one platform out there that lets you can really showcase your brand, and you, and attract new clients all in one place? […]
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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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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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