Events by Gabby Marie

28/11/2021

This the season 🎄🎅🏽❄️☃️

I love all Decor…but Holiday Decor is my favorite.

Just a few spaces throughout our house.

The key is to mix in some old with the new. Which means that 25-50 year passed down ornaments and placemats and China. Take that and mix it with the new boho, modern farm holiday decor and just make it your own style!

Let your home be your backdrop and inspiration ❤️

Ps my decor has been up since November 8th. I am one of those people 😍

24/10/2021

Fall is proof that change is beautiful. Who doesn’t love a fall brunch board?!? Spoiling the fam this AM. However, this is a great idea for next week Halloween since it is on a Sunday! Homemade pumpkin butter, yogurt parfaits with maple honey granola, maple bacon and more. My why for doing this is I love decor, food, design, creativity and making my friends and family happy. I have been a little MIA due to family needs and house updates, but still here for you’re Event Design, Event Planning, Recipes and more. We need to bring back Entertaining in our own homes. Dinner parties, Happy Hours, Girls Nights, Book Clubs, Work Holiday Parties, Birthday parties. Let me know what you are thinking and I can make it happen. With over 11 years experience with events and design I have successfully done over 100’s of events arranging from 10 people to 750 people. ♥️

16/03/2021

Themed date night?!?!

Small dinner party?!?!

With my how to’s on planning & hosting anything is possible!

This is set for a St. Paddy’s date night in. You can change up set up and menu if you want to have another couple over, or even if you wanted to have a party! ☘️🍺

Menu -
Green Snack Board - Veggies, Potato Chips & Dip and Irish Beer Cheddar Cheese
Irish stew
Clover shortbread cookies
Irish Mules - spin on Moscow mules but with Jameson

Events don’t have to be a big party, they can be something fun and simple right at your home with your loved ones!

22/02/2021

Sip. Sip. Hooray! Who doesn’t love a good pitcher and glasses set?!?! This beautiful sage green material is from Upcycled materials! I am always on the hunt for great deals..my goal is to get you the most bang for your buck!

12/02/2021

With Valentines this weekend and restaurants at only 25% and no groups larger than 6...you and your girls don’t want the hassle of scrambling to find a place....how about a GALENTINES Night In?!?!

Catered Chinese food, sweet treat boards, Frose, chick flicks and homemade games...YES PLEASE! 🥡🥢🍹🧁🍬

Tips & Tricks by Yours Truly:
1. Evite - doesn’t matter how big or small everyone feels special with an invite 🙂
2. Pick out your menu - Know your audience, catering is totally okay, just because hosting doesn’t have to be all homemade! Chinese is a girl night fav. All treats made homemade and super easy and good mix of fruity and chocolate! Drinks you always have to go outside the box, wine is great but how about frozen wine slush?!?
3. Setup - dessert boards need different levels so the eyes focal point can shift to all the options. Also floor pillows are great around a coffee table for games, snacks and movies. Have everything out prior to arrival.
4. Games & Movies - Marshalls had all sorts of girls night games! I also made up some from Pinterest! Movie - easy put everyone’s favorite movie into hat a draw in order to watch!

Don’t want to worry about setting this all up and choosing, menu, decor, etc....that’s why you call me!! I don’t just do larger corporate events, I have done plenty of backyard and in home dinner parties!

If you have an event coming up, please think of Events by Gabby Marie for all your events and home decor needs! 😍

11/02/2021

Why do the same ole boring taco bar?!? How about a WALKING TACO BAR?!? 🌮

It doesn’t matter how big or small your event/hosting for guests is....knowing your audience is #1.

Here I am just cooking for my fam on a weekday, but they love tacos, they love to make things their own way and what better way to have a fun family night!!!

Life is an event, make it memorable ❤️

06/02/2021

People are wondering how to do events with venues still being closed?!?! Check out my steps below on How to host a Super Bowl Party Tips & Tricks @ your home!

Step 1 - Create an simple e-vite (I prefer evite "free") You can text & email your friends & family

Step 2 - Create a food menu - I chose homemade chili dogs, carrot fries, chips salsa & queso, sharp cheddar mac n cheese, candy and cocoa krispies footballs. Base your servings on how many guests. Here I just made for 6 people.

Step 3 - Create a bar menu (I always have wine, beer, champagne, liquor and non alocholic on standby for guests) I chose Corona and lime (trying to throw a little comedy in there) and homemade sangria

Step 4 - Create a layout & theme. Hosting @ your home can be so much fun. I move my furniture around every time guests come over to ensure comfortability, enough seating/seats to eat/drink, games, watch movies/tv etc. The theme....SUPERBOWL. Anything football themed & shaped is great! I also utilize separate tables for food and alcohol as you have different crowds of people that will graze food and go refill on booze.

Step 5 - Always have a centerpiece/focal point of your tables. Decor is a key for hosting! I used a football goal post for the theme...however I have fresh flower arrangements and artificial arrangements to throw on a table.

Step 6 - Remember this is your home, so make if your own. I love to throw candy dishes/nut mixes out on coffee table and side tables for people to snack on. I also have diffusers/candles and spray to make sure it smells good but does not take away from food.

It does not matter how big or small you think your event is....always take pride in hosting your friends and family.

I am available for any event/decor needs for your home :)

Contact me via [email protected] or on FB!

02/02/2021

Artwork above your headboard is a statement piece. This piece I made from an old window, smashed out the glass (thrift store find) and added a wreath and feather lights (At Home). If you think this is cute you should see it at night.

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02/02/2021

Dropping a few of my favorite dishes, drinks & bar setup, home decor and a few event decor. all created by me.

Now I just have to get better at remembering to take pictures 😜

01/02/2021

Be sure to check out our How to Host a Superbowl Party this week! We will show you fun decor, snacks and overall setup ideas!