Gracious Events - Catering & Event Design

04/21/2022

Timeless elegance at the Villa Terrace ✨
@autumnsilvaphotography
@villaterracemuseum

04/06/2022

If you love good people and great food, we’d love to hear from you! Full and part-time positions available. EMAIL US at [email protected]. SPREAD THE WORD!

04/01/2022

Beautiful and bold, the perfect celebration of Tori + Bobby ♥️
@annapagephoto ✨
@villaterracemuseum ✨

02/27/2022

We absolutely love fall weddings and ✨Jordan & Hao’s ✨was particularly beautiful. Autumnal colors and textures, and their incredible joy-filled energy, set the stage for a romantic and warm celebration 💛
As always, beautifully captured by @meganyanz
venue @stjames1868

02/22/2022

✨Just one of the dreamiest weddings settings created ✨And a dream to work with this talented group of creators of all things beautiful and magical 🤍 #Repost @morrevents
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Details set the tone for Maura and Maxim's fairytale wedding✨ Beautifully captured by @cassierosch, this creative team helped us execute and elevate every aspect of this vision💛⁠
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Wedding Design + Planner - Morr Events⁠
Floral Designer - @milwaukeeflowerco⁠
Photographer - @cassierosch⁠
Venue - Private Residence⁠
Stationery Designer - @bayviewprintingco⁠
Caterer - @graciousmke⁠
Linen Rental - @nuagedesignsinc⁠
Sperry Tent + Event Rentals - @chanceproevents⁠
DJ - @davidcharlespro⁠
#realwedding #weddinggoals #beautifulwedding #ohhappyday #wisconsinwedding #wisconsinweddingphotographer #wisconsinbride #ruffledblog #aesthetic #wedding #bridetribe #ido #weddingblog #weddingceremony #weddinginspo #flowergirl #weddingtable #floraldesigner #ohwowyes #weddingflorist #floralinspo #weddingflowers #weddingdecor #weddingdetails #trending #pursuepretty #darlingdaily #weddingplanner #wedvibes

01/11/2022

Some moments simply take our breath away ✨ Captured so beautifully by @annapagephoto
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#milwaukeewedding #ido #weddingdesign #marriedinmke #weddingfloral #weddingcaterer #weddingfeast #bride #weddingcouture #weddingtable #tablescapes #weddingvenue #bridalbouquet #weddinginspiration

12/04/2021

Love and happiness flowed from every possible direction on Catherine + GP’s day. Even as the days pass, we continue to be inspired by you and your family ✨Xoxo you two!! ✨🤍✨
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Venue @stjames1868
Photographer @lindseytaylorphotography
Bride @catherinebliss
Groom @gpmehaffey
Planning, Floral & Catering @graciousmke
Videographer @nevaehfilms_
Hair & Makeup @bridalartistryteam
Dress Boutique @gildedroseatelier
Dress Designer @kwhbridal
Shoes @bellabelleshoes
Stationary @quintessencepapers
Rentals @parkerdrive
Cake @classygirlcupcakes
DJ & Lighting @davidcharlespro
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#milwaukeewedding #ido #weddingdesign #marriedinmke #weddingfloral #weddingcaterer #weddingfeast #bride #weddingcouture #weddingtable #tablescapes #weddingvenue #bridalbouquet #weddinginspiration

11/30/2021

Just love 🤍 #Repost @jordan.e.ma 📷 @meganyanz
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I will never be over how special and beautiful our wedding day was! So many people helped make this magical day come together and I will be forever grateful to all of them! Happy one month, @haoisthispic ❤️

11/15/2021

Looking back…
Taking a couple of weeks to hit our reset and refresh buttons after a tremendously busy but incredibly beautiful season, we are now able to relish in the looking back. Our upcoming posts will be unencumbered of the perfect caption, or the perfect order, as we simply revel in the beauty we were so grateful to be able to create and be a part of. We hope you enjoy the revelry as much as we do 🤍
@annapagephoto
@villaterracemuseum

10/07/2021

10 slides just can’t capture all the beauty that filled Katie + Kevin’s day ✨🤍✨ Radiant, gorgeous, joyful are just a few words that come to mind. Look for more to come ✨So beautifully captured by @stephaniekoppa 🤍
@graciousmke @theivyhousemke @relicsrentals

10/05/2021

Kalamata olive and shrimp brochettes w lemon vinaigrette - the perfect passed hors d’ oeuvre for an end of summer soirée 🍂☀️🍂
#fromscratch #horsdoeuvres #cocktailhour #mkewedding #marriedinmilwaukee

10/03/2021

Anna - just amazing! Tori and Bobby - 🤍✨CONGRATULATIONS ✨🤍 #Repost @annapagephoto
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Tori + Bobby held a fall romance wedding at @villaterracemuseum on Friday. Could not stop swooning over their moody table decor perfectly put together by @graciousmke Tori and Bobby are 💯 percent meant for each other and I loved witnessing their affection and love. A breathtaking day with a wonderful vendor team, too! 🙌 @villaterracemuseum @graciousmke @milwaukeeairwaves

08/27/2021

The most beautiful day for Colleen and Nick ✨🤍✨ The dreamy setting of Sanger House gardens, the sweetness of this couple, and the wonderful people that surrounded them. It was a perfect day 🤍
@graciousmke
Venue - @sangerhousegardens
Photography - @5thfineart
Cake - @miastavcakes
Matt Miller Jazz Trio

08/27/2021

The most beautiful day for Colleen and Nick ✨🤍✨ The dreamy setting of Sanger House gardens, the sweetness of this couple, and the wonderful people that surrounded them. It was a perfect day 🤍
@graciousmke
Venue - @sangerhousegardens
Photography - @5thfineart
Cake - @miastavcakes
Matt Miller Jazz Trio

08/23/2021

YEAH RACHEL AND BLAKE!! ♥️ Your spirit truly shows though, especially in the rain. xoxox!!

Photography: MiKayla Ryan Photography
Venue: St. James 1868 Event Venue
Florals/Planning/Catering: Gracious Events - Catering & Event Design
Dress: Bliss Bridal
DJ: Milwaukee Underground Productions
HMUA: Nicole Christine Styling LLC

08/20/2021

Just Precious! Congratulations Erin & Joe 🤍
https://www.degrootfilmco.com/blog-1/

Erin & Joe's highlight film from Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is now on the blog! We loved being able to film these two and their love. ❤

The Style Project
Gracious Events - Catering & Event Design
Opal Bloom
Ania Bridal

08/11/2021

Thrilled for Lindsey & Joe 🖤 What a beautiful celebration at The Ivy House, beautifully captured by Maison Meredith Photography. Lucky us to be a part of it. Click the link to their blog for the dreamy images and talented vendor team ♥️

CHEERS to the Birdsalls! One year down & a lifetime left ✨ It’s all on the blog!

https://maisonmeredith.com/blog/2021/08/11/ivy-house/

06/27/2021

Elegant Backyard Wedding | Alex & Julie - McNiel Photography

So grateful to be a part of such an awesome vendor team and such an amazing day celebrating Julie and Alex!

https://www.mcnielphotography.com/elegant-backyard-wedding-alex-julie/

Elegant Backyard Wedding Julie + Alex Wedding Coordinator: Renee Tantillo with Elevate Events Florist: Sunborn Gardens Cake Artist: Mia Stav Cakes Live Music & DJ: Kyle Feerick Catering: Gracious Events Tent & Rentals: Blue Peak Tents Invitations: Minted Day-of Stationery: Adeline Margaret HMUA: Kay...

04/19/2021

We are currently seeking a positive and driven candidate to join our culinary team at Gracious Events. Gracious is a from-scratch full service catering company, specializing in seasonal and customized menus for our clients. If you are passionate about quality ingredients, positive leadership, and making people really happy through delicious food, please contact us!

Requirements:
Previous experience in an upscale casual or from scratch kitchen
A genuine passion for hospitality combined with solid food knowledge and high culinary standards
Proven ability to lead others and positively influence others, maintain food quality standards and sanitation
Knowledge of ordering systems
Possess superb organizational and decision making skills
Ambition

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to reply with their cover letter and resume or email to [Email hidden] for an interview.

04/17/2021

Gracious has the pleasure of catering amazing events throughout the city, preparing from scratch and custom menus for our clients. We are looking for full and part-time kitchen prep and catering staff. Kitchen prep schedule will consist mostly of daytime hours and event catering is typically weekends. Full and part-time positions available.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to reply with their cover letter and resume or email [Email hidden] for an interview.

03/15/2021

We are currently seeking a passionate and driven candidate to join our culinary team at Gracious Events Corp. Gracious is a from-scratch full service catering company, specializing in seasonal and customized menus for our clients. We desire only those individuals who are passionate about great food and positive leadership.

Requirements:
Previous experience in an upscale casual or from scratch kitchen
A genuine passion for hospitality combined with solid food knowledge and high culinary standards
Proven ability to lead others and positively influence others, maintain food quality standards and sanitation
Knowledge of ordering systems
Possess superb organizational and decision making skills
Ambition

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to reply with their cover letter and resume or email to [email protected] for an interview.

03/15/2021

Gracious is looking for a full and part-time kitchen prep and catering staff. Kitchen prep schedule will consist mostly of daytime hours and event catering is typically weekends. Full and part-time positions available.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to reply with their cover letter and resume or email [email protected] for an interview.

03/05/2021

St. James 1868 Signature Wedding Show

If you have a minute to soak in some beauty this morning, please click this video. We are so proud to be a part of this amazing team and event!

02/26/2021

We are just a little excited to introduce our new website! We hope you can take a few minutes to enjoy ✨🤍✨
Seeing everything come together truly gives us gratitude for the amazing team and partners that allow us to create the events that we do, and for the wonderful people we create them for. #grateful
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gracious-events.com

01/30/2021

We’re letting you in on a little secret. Our sister restaurant, Firefly, provides the perfect setting for your rehearsal dinner or intimate wedding celebration. Do tell! Inquire at [email protected].
📷 @themcniels
#fromscratch #intimatewedding #rehearsaldinner #marriedinmilwaukee

01/16/2021

2021 TMJ4 Wedding Week - St James 1868 Milwaukee Wedding Venue

If you haven't seen St. James 1868 yet, please see this clip to meet the owner Kate, and a little window into all this beautiful historic venue has to offer. St. James 1868 Event Venue
https://vimeo.com/499436885

Thank you TMJ4 for featuring us on Wedding Week! We were honored to share our journey and our space to your viewers. As we discussed we are now booking weddings…

12/16/2020

The Abbey - St James 1868 Wedding Venue

Short but oh so sweet!! ♥️

Welcome to St James 1868, Milwaukee’s finest luxury wedding venue located downtown Milwaukee. The Abbey is the larger venue at St James 1868 and can host a d...

11/08/2020

We are thrilled to have received the @wisconsinbride 2020 Editor’s Choice Award for BEST CATERING! We create a menu with each of our clients and prepare all of our dishes from scratch, with love, and a goal of creating a meal and experience your guests will not soon forget🤍Thank you #wibridebestof 🤍🤍 #wisconsinwedding #mkecatering #midwestbride #marriedinmilwaukee #weddingmenu #fromscratch

10/07/2020

Simple pure ingredients make the best drinks. Our fresh plum thyme margaritas and classic old fashioneds. A small but mighty selection of drinks.
Photo: @colleenkubiakphoto
Venue: @thedubbeldutch
Catering & Event Design: @graciousmke
#tequila #margarita #openhouse @tequilaochomexico @fewspirits #bourbon #mkecatering

10/05/2020

Not sure we can think of a more amazing backdrop for a band at a wedding. Incredible!!
#mkevenue #married #marriedinmilwaukee #marriedinmke #weddingband @platinumtheband #wisconsinweddingvenue

09/23/2020

We are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this event. Dubbel Dutch, we'll have to do it again!

09/19/2020

RIP RBG. We are heartbroken. This is a tremendous loss. You were a true gift. 🖤

09/17/2020

Stunning.

09/05/2020

This little wedding goes down as one of the most perfect celebrations under the stars ✨🤍✨ Such a great team to bring all of these elements together for a night to remember 🤍✨ @atpearce @underwoodevents @soundbydesign @milwaukeeflowerco
@graciousmke📷:@lottie.lillian