Just as we love to celebrate the coming of spring with a garden party, a great way to celebrate the coming of autumn is with seasonal colors and flavors.  In this article we will help you find the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance for all your autumn themed events, starting with table decor.

Let’s talk colors first.  Despite the dip in temperature, autumn is all about warm colors: orange, yellow, red, brown. Warm colored napkins, candles, pumpkins (various colors and sizes), and pinecones are a great starting point for preparing your autumn tablescape. Spread the pumpkins, pinecones and candles across the length of the table or place them on large wood coasters.  You can also add a floral arrangement in a low vase.  My personal favorites are a combination of yellow beech leaves, pale-pink and white dahlias, and gold spider mums or a mixture of pomegranates, red viburnum berries, ranunculus and a couple green leaves to balance out the warm colors. read more…

What’s with all the fuss over food trucks lately? All of the sudden you see them popping up everywhere: in your parking lot at work, on busy street corners, or circling the local parks. They always seem to have weird names and colors and outrageously long lines of people in front of them that clog up all nearby sidewalks. So what gives?

Well, food trucks, it seems, aren’t just for hipsters anymore. The mobile food craze has spread and everyone’s eager to try the quick, conveniently-located, yummy restaurants on wheels. Last month, I went to a rehearsal dinner that featured a food truck with the best fish tacos and fish ’n chips I’d ever had, which gave me an idea… read more…

When the sun is bright and the breeze is pleasant, what could be better than a nice picnic? We know that going on a picnic isn’t all fun and games, and that there is actually quite a bit of planning involved! We’re here to provide you with some tricks and some tips to hosting the perfect summer picnic for family and friends.

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We’re all adults here, and for the most part, adult gatherings come with adult beverages. Just as Greenvelope has different templates for different events, there are definitely different drinks suitable for different occasions. Without further ado, we present the Ultimate Guide: Cocktails for Every Occasion Part One.

Waiting for your flight: If you have a long flight ahead of you, you would want a cocktail that you can stretch, meaning one you can savor. Something fresh that plays with all your senses, and will help keep you awake. Perhaps a refreshing Mojito with ground up mint leaves and lime will do the trick.

Spending the Night at Home: Sometimes, nothing beats cozying up and reading a good book, or watching the latest episode of “The Bachelor.” When this is the case, make sure to settle down with a refreshing White Wine Berry Sangria. This White Wine based cocktail, mixed in with some berries and berry extract, sets a light and refreshing tone for the night. read more…

Greenvelope is all about capturing the essence of an event.  It’s in the subtle details, like a pair of red shoes, where we find the beauty and spirit. Here are a couple ideas on how to celebrate Independence Day without the usual red, white, and blue streamers.

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First of all, we love alliteration. Second of all, we love to help customers plan big corporate gatherings and weddings, but we really like for folks to use our services to plan smaller gatherings as well. So today, we’re rounding up party themes that we dig.

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We’ve been working on expanding our Pinterest presence to share our knowledge with all you wonderful followers. In case you haven’t heard, Pinterest is a great visual resource for wedding inspiration, DIY projects, crafts, green living, event planning, food & drinks, parties, design, and–drumroll please–stationery! read more…