Make An Impact

The American Institute of Architects, Georgia Association (AIAGA) announced the winners of the 2015 AIA Georgia Design & Honor Awards. Over 175 people celebrated design on Saturday evening, April 11, 2015, at the American Spirit Works, Atlanta, Georgia. Glorious Events was chosen to cater this special event and AIA could not have been more pleased…. Read more
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When the Food Sets the Tone

Atlanta wedding reception planning and wedding catering can be an overwhelming experience but it’s important to read up and have event and catering professionals like us be with you every step of the way when you’re planning your big day. Blushing brides and grooms may have ideas about wedding colors and venues but the experience… Read more
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Party On! Why Work Parties Are Important

Depending on the organization’s size and culture, work parties can vary from the standard lackluster table of plain sandwiches and house wine to open bar and trays of hors d’oeuvres options. Small companies may not be able to afford a huge spread of libations and bites like many large companies in the U.S. but a… Read more
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Party Food 101

The holidays are just around the corner and the early planner gets to enjoy their own party. If you’re entertaining people this holiday season, one of the trickiest things to figure is the amount of food you should be serving. What’s the best way to figure out how much while keeping everyone’s dietary needs in… Read more
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Three Things to Remember for Perfect Party Planning

If you have ever had to plan a party or other special gathering, you know that the details are very important. From the logistics such as the venue and guest list, to the invitations and the DJ, everything must be coordinated so that your party goes perfectly. In addition to the “nuts and bolts”, there are three things that you should remember to make sure that your event is unique, enjoyable, and memorable
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15 Great DIY Wedding Catering Ideas

Everyone wants their special day to be eventful and memorable. Some couples love DIY food bars for receptions and pre-wedding celebrations because it s a great way to get guests to interact with each other. We ve seen weddings with candy stations, sandwich buffets, and cookie stations but here are some other ways to make your big… Read more
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5 Favorite Summer Party Trends

Summer officially starts on June 21 but we ve noticed a few party trends that have been emerging lately. Here are a few ideas we ve been seeing in Events in Atanta. Deep purple decor: Celebrate the summer with lively jewel tones, specifically the vibrant blues and purples. We usually associate summer with sunny colors and pastels… Read more
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Tea Time

One of the big food trends for this year is tea! Teas are not just for drinking, they re great for liqueur infusions, desserts, and savory main dishes. Didn t know you could do all those things with tea, huh? Here are the four most popular types of tea made from a shrub called camellia sinensis. Black tea It s the most common tea in the West. They re pretty easy to find but you usually find them in tea bags and not the loose leaf kind loose leaf black tea is traditionally sold in a compressed brick-like form. Black tea is the most bitter of the bunch and also has the most caffeine since it s the most oxidized of the four. The best thing about this tea is that it keeps its flavor quite well because it s stronger. Some great black tea recipes: Tea-spiced beef short ribs Tea-smoked shrimp vegetable ribbon salad & Asian pesto Easy tea and ginger simmered black-eyed peas Tea-smoked five spice salmon Oolong This particular tea stands out from the bunch because the process for producing it
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4 Great 2014 Wedding Trends

Now that we re almost halfway through the year, we ve noticed some great wedding trends in Atlanta and nationwide. Here are four of our favorite, potentially inspiring, wedding trends this year. Jeweled, bold colors Picking a bright, signature wedding color livens up the mood! Vibrant seasonal bouquets with pops of a signature color can tie all of the decor together in a trendy and elegant way. Another way to make your wedding stand out? Fill cupcakes with brightly colored candies as a take-home gift and your guests will surely be surprised by your sweet gesture. (sources: 1. Stephanie Hogue/Style Unveiled | 2. Christine Chang/Elizabeth Anne Designs) Woodland inspired decor Think rustic, floral crowns, tons of flowers, pies, and simple, classy cakes. We ve seen different interpretations of the theme that ranges from classic floral centerpieces to wedding pies and twinkle lights. Nature and love are a match made in heaven. (sources: 1. Jessica Crews/Rustic Wedding Chic | 2. Elizabet
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7 Inspiring Fourth of July Food Ideas

We re excited to see what creative foods people are putting together for their Fourth of July bash. Here are 7 great ideas that we ve been inspired by. Star Surprise Cupcakes from Tasteseekers Fourth of July Jello Shots from Kristi Murphy Cheese and Berries from The Fromagette Mini Hot Dogs from Oh Happy Day Root Beer Float Shooters from Somewhere Splendid, via Style Me Pretty Mini Cherry Pies from Decisive Cook Baby Burgers photographed by Binky Nixon Love the ideas? How are you celebrating this year? Let us help you throw an amazing party so you can mingle with your guests and most importantly, have fun!
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