(photos provided by Preston Bailey)
In January, WPIC Alumni wedding planners, Jennifer Borgh and Lindsay Mogford (WPIC Instructor) were invited to attend a star-studded New York party thrown by celebrity Event Designer, Preston Bailey, as he celebrated the launch of his new book Celebrations. See more photos and details at www.prestonbailey.com
by Jennifer Borgh
The party unfolded at the Armoury, which was completely transformed from a huge empty warehouse to an intimate room filled with purple, blue and pink touches. Lindsay and I were greeted at the front doors and escorted into the party. A large illuminated runway with images of Preston's book cover and past events split the room. Joan Rivers and Nate Berkus, were among the celebrity guests in attendance.
A lot of un-expected surprises popped up throughout the night to keep guests excited including models dancing down the runway with very little covering their bodies other than purple flowers. Then a private performance by Gloria Gaynor who sang to get the party started.
As a wedding planner, I love to meet new wedding/event contacts that are leading the industry. It's both inspiring and gets me thinking about creating new and exciting ideas to make my clients plan a wedding that isn't like every other wedding.
The party vendors were the best of the best in New York. The lighting was incredible and provided by lighting expert Ira Levy (Levy Lighting). Olivier Cheng catering thought of every detail and the food was incredible with a huge selection of tasty bite sized hors d'oeuvres and a huge dessert buffet with towers and layers of desserts decorated with tropical flowers.
Preston hired celebrity events planner Marcy Blum so that he could spend the night socializing and enjoy the party himself (the best thing anyone having a party or wedding can do for themselves and their guests).
During the party, we met leader in the wedding industry such as Randy Fenoli, fashion director of Kleinfeld and "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC who w
as kind enough to invite us on a private tour the following day.The night ended with the runway opening up as a dance floor while the DJ played music.
It was a night to remember. Preston Bailey's beautiful and inspiring new book "Celebrations" is available in book stores.
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