The holidays are an exciting and busy time—emphasis on the busy part. Most of us have many gifts to buy, lots of wrapping, other parties to attend, and traditions to uphold. For many, friends and family are arriving from out-of-town, turning the holidays into not only a one-day event but a multiple-day stay. All of […]
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Everyone has a holiday party or a New Year’s Eve Party. But what about a chic Halloween party? Halloween is celebrated as a holiday where people can get creative, have a little fun, and indulge before the chaos of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Perhaps the scariest thing about planning a Halloween party is trying
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You’ve spent months, many years, planning for the Big Day. If you’re like most engaged couples, you’ve invited a few too many guests to your wedding. You’ve spent an inordinate amount of time sweating even the tiniest details to ensure everything is perfect. On that day, after you’ve walked down the aisle and said your
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If you think like someone in marketing, you know that every piece of communication should reinforce your brand. This is as true for websites and collateral as it is for the events you throw for employees, customers, and prospects. Properly branded catered events reinforce your brand, keeping it front and center, and should fit your
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More than 290 years ago, a two-story brick house rose on the corner of Race and Religious Streets in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District. Lovingly renovated by Bill and Granville Semmes beginning in 2003 with carefully curated artwork and vintage treasures, what they intended to be their private residence was simply too spectacular not to
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While the pandemic certainly wasn’t good for Americans’ livers, it was a boon for the spirits industry. But the American public has a way of righting itself after a long, collective binge, according to the cocktail trends we’re watching in 2022. At Messina’s Catering & Events, the bar has always been a focal point of
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Choosing to celebrate your big day with a small intimate wedding does not mean that it will be any less exquisite. The value of cherishing special moments with the people closest to us has been emphasized throughout the past couple of years. Weddings are one of life’s most cherished events that are even more appreciated
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When most of us think of a grand catered event, we think of the endless New Orleans venue possibilities in the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Warehouse District, the Bywater, and beyond. But sometimes, the perfect place to host your next catered event is right under your nose – at home. Homes don’t have
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Mushrooms are truly having a moment and appearing more and more on both meat- and plant-based catering menus. The New York Times named mushrooms the 2022 Ingredient of the Year. Not only are they healthy, but they’re also very flavorful, versatile, readily available, highly sustainable to produce, and good for the planet. At Messina’s Catering
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While you may be soaking up the sun and making summer memories now, it’s also a great time to begin planning your holiday parties. The holiday season is magical, but it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. By planning your Christmas/holiday soiree or chic New Years’ Eve party now, you can relax
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