Did you know: Memorial Day was first known as “Decoration Day?” The holiday was long known as Decoration Day for the practice of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags. The name Memorial Day goes back to 1882, but the older name didn’t disappear until after World War II. Federal law declared “Memorial Day” the […]
Read MoreHappy New Year!! We certainly hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with family, friends, and of course great food! We are so excited here at Mai Oui! Catering and Events to kick off a new year with some exciting news. We are MOVING!! That’s right, because of all of you and the wonderful […]
Read MoreThe holidays are here!! This time of year is always jam packed with parties and dinners and hopefully you plan on throwing at least one shindig yourself! We here at Mai Oui! Catering and Events really try to bring something unique and special to each event that we cater, whether it is a large corporate […]
Read MoreWe all know that corporate events can become trite and predictable after a while – you can only go network and be pitched to in a stuffy office rec room so many times before you start to lose your mind! But why put in the time and effort to create a fresh event if the […]
Read MoreWeddings can be a beautiful and joyous affair, and when it comes to your big day, you undoubtedly want it to be an event to remember – in the best way possible! To guests, your wedding day is seen as a fun, relaxing and enjoyable experience designed for partying and celebration with a few […]
Read MoreEveryone knows that this week is One Spark week. If you just so happen to have found our blog and you don’t live in Jacksonville, One Spark is a huge crowd funding festival that happens annually and basically shuts down the downtown area for the better part of a week. It is a pretty cool […]
Read MoreIt seems as though the Food Truck industry is really beginning to boom in the Jacksonville area. From downtown festivals like One Spark to the Food Truck Food Court on Beach Blvd, the trend continues to grow. We are now starting to see this trend showing up at Wedding Receptions as well. Brides are […]
Read MoreA wedding is more than just two people coming together to share their lives, it is a chance for their family and friends to celebrate their union and reminisce on old times. There is no better example of this than the wedding toasts. Toasts at weddings are one of those rare moments in life when you can say all of […]
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