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One Big Super Bowl Tailgate: Celebrities Embrace New Orleans
THE NEW YORK TIMES
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For the Years to Come: Inside a Magical NYE Wedding Blending Cultures in Venice Beach
LA TIMES
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A wedding that felt like home in the heart of historic New Orleans
WEDDING CHICKS
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This Founder Of A Catering And Events Company Curated Her Own Wedding In Just 6 Months!
WEDDING CHICKS
Founder of My House Events, Barrie, worked with close friends, vendors, and colleagues in the city to help create her and her husband-to-be's dream New Orleans wedding at Clouet Gardens and Bywater Wonderland, which featured elements like a float, glitter bar, and parade. Captured by Rush Jagoe.
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Industry Pros Share The Ins And Outs For 2025 Weddings
WEDDING CHICKS
“Expect to see a continued shift toward elevated versions of comfort foods. High-end tacos, artisan sliders, or gourmet pizza paired with bespoke cocktails are stealing the spotlight, blending sophistication with approachability.” - Barrie Schwartz, Founder, My House Events
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Does an Open Bar Wedding Cost as Much as You Think?
THE KNOT
"The type of beverages selected, such as premium liquors versus standard options, plays a major role in determining the final cost," Kim Spencer, hospitality expert and sales manager of Colette's Catering and Events, says. Danielle Lee, partner and chief financial officer of My House Events and passionate foodie, agrees. "For example, a premium open bar for three hours will be much more costly than a beer and wine bar for three hours."
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Morning Routine: Barrie Schwartz of My House Events
ADORE
Barrie Schwartz's culinary curation company had simple beginnings: My House Events (formerly My House Social) started in 2012 as pop-ups showcasing local chef talent and were held in her home. In 2019, the female owned and operated company was recognized by The Knot in their 2019 Wedding Awards, underwent a rebrand, and continues to revolutionize the event space and hospitality industry.
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Wedding Blog: Colorfully Timeless Marigny Opera House Destination Wedding
JUNEBUG WEDDINGS
With guests flying in from around the world, Laura and Stuart wanted to make sure their big day was unforgettable for everyone. They focused on filling their celebration with love, joy, lively music, and delicious food. That’s why they chose New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant energy. With their unique venue setting the tone, their Marigny Opera House destination wedding became a colorful and timeless event that perfectly matched their vision.
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Fastest Growing Companies 2024: ‘Catering Coast to Coast’ - My House Events expands, grows in New Orleans and Los Angeles
NEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS
In 2021, New Orleans-based My House Events expanded its catering and event management services into Los Angeles. That expansion, combined with increased business in New Orleans, has led to a three-year revenue growth of 269% for the mission-centered, women-owned catering and event management agency.
My House Events reported a 2023 year-end revenue of $1.7 million, compared to $460,000 at the end of 2021. Revenue was also up year-over-year from the 2022 revenue of $1.6 million. Business in New Orleans makes up 70% of the total revenue, while Los Angeles makes up 30%.
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Pro Party Tips
GAMBIT
Kaylene Torregrossa, director of production at event planning company My House Events, says venues typically have built-in staff to help with the less glamorous parts of hosting, like “taking out trash, bussing tables and making sure the food is out and at the right temperature.”
“It takes the work of throwing a party off your plate,” she says. Getting a planner to help is also a good choice if it’s your first time throwing a big bash and you want to get it right.
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Meet Barrie Schwartz | Founder of My House Events
SHOUTOUT LA
We had the good fortune of connecting with Barrie Schwartz and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Barrie, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
That chefs and food service industry professionals work so hard and put passion into everything they do! It’s a very manual labor intensive job with so much that goes on behind the scenes before the end product is shown. Handing food and working to provide an amazing experience for guests is one that we don’t take lightly and spend so much time preparing for! -
Meet Barrie Schwartz | Bold Journey
BOLD JOURNEY
By 2012, I also began organizing food truck festivals and collaborating with talented chefs throughout the city. Under the name My House NOLA, we aimed to shake up the private events industry, which seemed saturated with uninspired menus and repetitive use of the same chefs. Recognizing the need for a change, we made a pivotal decision and rebranded ourselves as My House Events.
Wedding Uncensored
The Knot
