Elegant Montecito Soiree
Protect Our Dolphins
Only vegetarian food was served at this event. Local produce was used for many of the dishes. Zucchini gluten-free cupcakes, vegan cupcakes and dolphin themed cupcakes were served. A Merryl Brown Events staff member sorted all waste generated by the event; leftover wheatgrass was used for tortoise food after the event, other excess food from the event was donated to Casa Esperanza, a homeless shelter in Santa Barbara.
Ladies Pink Dessert Table
Pink birthday dessert table for three ladies. Assorted candy, cookies
and cakes made by local bakers, reused centerpiece with white branches
(from the White Christmas Party) with added mossed rose globes, china
plates and platters, recycled pink paper decorations, pink sparkling
lemonade in antique crystal glasses, antique dessert forks, homemade
keepsake party hats for the birthday girls!
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White Christmas Dessert Table
White Christmas dessert table featuring freshly baked snowflake cookies and cupcakes, assorted white candy, milk chocolate bars wrapped in recycled and reused papers, all items served on porcelain plates, minimal waste, many décor elements to be reused for future events. This is a charming, seasonal representation of our dessert tables which we can produce for any occasion. View gallery »
Halloween Party ...Adults only!
Reusable centerpiece, reusable props, compostable décor, remnant burlap, organic teas for party favors wrapped in recycled tissue paper, local produce, low waste. View gallery »
Children’s Halloween Party
Reusable centerpiece, compostable décor, reusable and/or borrowed props, remnant burlap, organic fruits and vegetables, low waste. View gallery »
Community Environmental Council's "Green Gala"
Local and organic food and wines, organic vodka, organic locally grown centerpieces were donated to turtle rescue organization after the party, excess food donated to homeless shelter, 50% fewer programs printed than previous years, save the date announcements were primarily paperless, most of the lighting was LED, Low waste, 91% diversion rate achieved. View gallery »
Asian Themed Dinner Party
Local and organic flowers, Farmers’ Market vegetables, remnant fabric, reusable preserved centerpiece, paperless invitations, reused existing structure for canopy, candle light, reusable napkin treatments, minimal electric lighting, low waste. View gallery »
Elegant Montecito Baby Shower
Local organic produce, locally baked breads and pastries, low waste. View gallery »
How Green Does your Garden Grow? A Child’s Eco-Friendly Birthday Party
Local organic fruit, organic ice cream, farmer's market lemons for lemonade, adapted Sylvia Weinstock recipe for organic cupcakes, Martha Stewart cookie recipe, low waste, solar powered generator used to power inflatable obstacle course, low waste. View gallery »
Evening Cocktails
Local organic wines, local organic hors d’oeuvres, California cheeses, locally grown organic flowers, low waste. View gallery »
Summer Tea Party
Organic fair trade tea, local organic produce, locally baked breads and pastries, locally grown organic flowers, low waste. View gallery »
Local Harvest Organic Tablescape
Local farmers’ market produce, locally baked breads and pastries, locally grown organic flowers, antique décor, low waste. View gallery »
Lemonade on the Patio
Local organic lemons and mint, locally baked pastries, locally grown organic flowers and reusable dried flower arrangements, low waste. View gallery »
Stone Table Dinner in Outdoor Garden Room
Locally grown organic flowers, local farmers’ market produce, locally baked breads and pastries, antique décor and tableware, low waste. View gallery »
