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Super Bowl XLIX

With the Super Bowl right around the corner on February 1, it’s time to start planning for the ultimate bash. It’s easy to fall into a rut, year after year, with the same appetizers and finger foods to appease your guests – but we are here to help you break that tradition with some yummy ideas that will be sure to have your friends and family asking for more!

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Mini Mexican Bites

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Pigskin Pizza Pockets

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks

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Blue Cheese Guacamole Stuffed Mushrooms with Buffalo Sauce

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Baked Honey Sriracha Wings

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Zucchini Parmesan Chips

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

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Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

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Shrimp Scampi Dip

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And for something a little more filling than appetizers, we love the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich to satisfy your hunger!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | Super Bowl party | appetizers | Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You can serve up some of these football-themed desserts to satisfy your guests’ sweet tooth!

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

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Chocolate Football Cupcakes

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Cookies n Cream Football Dip

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Football Ice Cream Sandwiches

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And let’s not forget – pop diva Katy Perry is singing for the halftime show, with special appearances by singing legend Lenny Kravitz! Make sure to break out some of their old songs and warm up your vocal chords to sing along! Here are some of our favorite songs from the two singers to get you pumped for the show!

Roar

American Woman

Follow Katy Perry on Spotify for more of her hits.

And follow Lenny Kravitz on Spotify for more of his hits.

We can’t wait to hear Idina Menzel sing the National Anthem as well to kick off the game!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | Super Bowl party | Idina Menzel

For more ideas for your perfect Super Bowl bash, make sure to check out our blog post from last year’s game as well as our Pinterest boards!

Pantone Spring 2015

The spring 2015 collection from Pantone has arrived! We love the new colors – from the cool blues to the earthy neutrals to the fresh pinks – this collection is filled with the perfect shades for your spring wardrobe!

According to the Pantone website, “This season there is a move toward the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. An eclectic, ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Rembrances of retro delights, folkloric and floral art, and the magical worlds of tropical landscapes restore a sense of well-being as we head into warmer months.”

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Aquamarine

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Classic Blue

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Toasted Almond

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Strawberry Ice

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Tangerine

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Custard

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Marsala

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Glacier Gray

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone | Spring 2015 | Glacier Gray

Dusk Blue

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Treetop

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Woodbine

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Sandstone

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Titanium

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Lavender Herb

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For more inspiration and how to incorporate these colors into your big day, check out our Pinterest boards!

The Golden Globes 2015: The Best Dressed

Stars lined the red carpet on Sunday night for the first awards ceremony of 2015 – the Golden Globes! From the gorgeous dresses worn by the hosts, Tina Fey and Amy Peohler, to singer-actress Jennifer Lopez to movie legend Meryl Streep, the red carpet was star-studded. Here are some of our favorite dresses from the dazzling evening.

Viola Davis stunned in this radiant red evening gown by Donna Karan Atelier.

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Amal Clooney let her husband shine in this understated and elegant black dress by Dior.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Amal Clooney

We love how sleek and sophisticated Meryl Streep looked in this black and cream look by Lanvin.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Meryl Streep

Anna Kendrick glowed in this nude Monique Lhuillier dress with ruby embellishments.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Anna Kendrick

Amy Adams, nominated for her role in Big Eyes, stunned in this one shoulder periwinkle dress by Atelier Versace with Tiffany & Co. jewelry as accents.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Amy Adams

Naomi Watts brings sunshine to the red carpet with this strapless Gucci column dress.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Naomi Watts

The Wild starlet, Reese Witherspoon, had all eyes on her with this beaded Calvin Kline dress and almost $1.5 million worth of Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Reese Witherspoon

Girls star, Allison Williams, dazzled in this ruffled Armani Prive gown with full-beaded embellishments.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Allison Williams

Salma Hayek glowed in this ivory brocade Steve McQueen gown with silver belt and accented with feather earrings from Boucheron.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Salma Hayek

We love the dress that Katherine Heigl wore – this regal navy blue Zac Posen gown with plunging neckline.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Katherine Heigl

Kate Beckinsale stole the show in this metallic number by Elie Saab with a plunging neckline and soft chiffon skirt.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Kate Beckinsale

Add another starlet who rocked the red on the carpet this year. Orange is the New Black star, Taylor Schilling, wowed the crowd in this scarlet Ralph Lauren Collection Custom backless halter dress with a Ferragamo clutch.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Taylor Schilling

To finish off our list, we love the dress worn by the up-and-coming starlet, Miss Golden Globe 2015, Greer Grammer. Taking the spotlight from her famous father, Grammer stunned in this blush pink dress by Lorena Sarbu.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | event planner | wedding planner | Golden Globes 2015 | best dressed | Greer Grammer

For more tips and tricks on style, make sure to check out The Event Group Pinterest boards!