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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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History Unveiling the Charm of 440 Elm: Long Beach’s Newest Wedding Venue. 440 Elm is a historic landmark building in the Renaissance Revival style. The venue was in 1913 as the First Church of Christ Scientist by architect Elmer Grey, this once religious sanctuary, has been restored to its original charm, and is now Long […]
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As the backdrop for Robyn and Sven’s ‘Vintage Shanghai meets Art Deco’ engagement photoshoot, The Oviatt Penthouse embodies the glam and glitz of Art Deco excellence. These video game designers, artists, and graphic novel enthusiasts travel back in time to meet somewhere in an alternative universe, at the intersection of their cultures and creative outlets […]
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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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Frank and Connor were engaged during an epic double surprise proposal weekend at a winery in Napa, California last year. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they were not able to celebrate this special occasion with their friends and family as they would have liked. One of the most incredible things about celebrating and showcasing LGBTQ+ […]
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Behind this grey and very unassuming airplane hanger, tucked in near the Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles, California, lies thousands of memories and hundreds of years of colorful San Fernando Valley buried treasure just waiting to be discovered by YOU! Welcome to the one and only, Valley Relics Museum. A very unique and one […]
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Ever wonder what it’s like to walk through an empty museum? Join me and Aurelia D’Amore Photography as we take a behind the scenes look at the out of this world (and galaxy) event spaces at the California Science Center. The California Science Center, conveniently located in the heart of Exposition Park, just south of […]
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Get in the know by asking the questions that a professional wedding planner asks. Grab a pen and paper because here are my top 80 questions to ask your wedding venue BEFORE you book! Most engaged couples start out blindly touring wedding venues. As a seasoned Wedding Planner and Designer, I love asking ALL the […]
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States. Its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of history. Did you know that this space is available for private events? Corporate, social, non-profit, or weddings, The Natural History […]
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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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