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Born in Panama
One of the first male African-American in
NY (the 1970s)
Opened a menswear boutique in NYC
closed after 3 years
Worked as a floral designer for some
customer of a friend, interior designer
Vincete Wolfe.
Joan Rivers asked to design her daughter’s
wedding the big turning point – kick
start and guidance for the future workPreston Bailey
Achievements of Preston Bailey
Worked in the event business for 35 years
Globally-celebrated event designer, author and renowned floral couturier
His Art Installations have been featured across the world.
Author of 6 books, the first five books all became bestsellers.
Current program is PB and Friends and PB Protégé programs
Clients: Ivanka Trump, Jenifer Hudson, Joan Rivers, etc.
Official Website: www.prestonbailey.com
DramaticNatureBeauty
Style of Preston Bailey’s Blog
simple font
magazine
BOLD TITLES
letter form
encouraging posts
question at end of post
genuine & humble
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Preston Bailey’s Works
to create an event into an
experience
make dreams become a
reality
Common items:
Lights
to set a mood
Color: blue
“stay physically calmer,
regulating heartbeat"
“increases communication”
Flowers
to bring in nature (he was
inspired by rain forest)
White is not one color; it’s actually a hundred tones. It might be diamond white, pearl, antique, eggshelll, etc.
“Every color pops beautifully against white.” - perfect background for a high-style wedding
White wedding décor tips: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's wedding
“You have to be careful with an
all-white wedding not to make
it boring,” says Preston.
High and low arrangements
give the room motion. Be sure
tables aren’t all the same.
White simple wedding - don’t
try to bring in too many
different looks and think
through all the details.
White wedding décor tips
Tips & Ideas
Decorations
dramatic entrance
don't neglect the bathrooms
decors using primary colours
sparkles and crystals
decorate the isle
decorate the seats
Bride
up-do hairstyle in tropical climates
get inspiration for wedding dress by collecting images,
fabrics, etc.
set a budget
Lessons learned
• aim to create a memory that lasts a lifetime
• ‘over-the-top’ decorations represents generosity (what events should be about)
• to wow the guests by creating something which they’ve never seen before
• try to push the limit of what’s new and what’s different
• the client is king. It’s important to understand and respect how important every event is for a client balance the ideas with the demands of customers
• customer service skills are essential. It is important to gain some experience in the service industry for upcoming event professionals
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“I want to encourage all of you to embrace challenges, be persistent
and believe there is a solution to every problem. Be clever and never
give up.”
- Preston Bailey
Sources
• http://www.prestonbailey.com/
• http://wedding.theknot.com/luxe-list.aspx
• http://www.fengshuidana.com/2013/04/08/6-
fascinating-facts-about-blue/
• http://www.luxuriousmagazine.com/
• http://www.bridalguide.com/