Event Planner

Last week, high-end event planner Preston Bailey gathered hundreds in the sprawling 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan to celebrate the launch of his fourth book, “Preston Bailey Celebrations.” The gorgeous book is filled with images of the lavish events he’s designed the world over (with rates starting at $250,000), from a stunning Tiffany-glass inspired wedding in New York to a reception with giant floral animals in Bali. So you can expect his own party would be a stunner – not to mention celebrity-tinged.

Bailey created a magical environment with no shortage of glitz (above). Two giant disco balls dramatically projected light throughout the room and dreamlike trees glowed at the entrance. A giant runway ran down the middle of the room, which was projected with a rotating image of pages from his book, giving it the illusion of a printing press. The runway served as a stage for performers such as Martha “Everybody Dance Now” Wash and Gloria Gaynor, then later was filled with attendees dancing. Bailey was true to his theory that a diverse crowd makes for the best parties. He was feted by quite a diverse crowd.

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Celebrity Weddings and Event Planner, Robert C. Smith
of Laurel Events, recommends to his clients that they look at platinum when looking at wedding bands (see above video).

“It is so durable, it is heavy, it has a weight to it, it is not something that is too feminine, so it is an obvious choice for grooms,” he says. “I really recommend that the bride and groom wear the same material.”

Smith also urges couples to take the time to go to a good jeweler well in advance of their wedding date. “Look ahead of time, don’t rush, and choose platinum and you will be great every time,” he says. “Don’t wait until the last minute to pick your ring. It is one of the most important decisions you are going to make. So get out there, educate yourself and find out what platinum is all about.”

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Celebrity Weddings and Event Planner, Robert C. Smith
of Laurel Events, recommends to his clients that they look at platinum when looking at wedding bands (see above video).

“It is so durable, it is heavy, it has a weight to it, it is not something that is too feminine, so it is an obvious choice for grooms,” he says. “I really recommend that the bride and groom wear the same material.”

Smith also urges couples to take the time to go to a good jeweler well in advance of their wedding date. “Look ahead of time, don’t rush, and choose platinum and you will be great every time,” he says. “Don’t wait until the last minute to pick your ring. It is one of the most important decisions you are going to make. So get out there, educate yourself and find out what platinum is all about.”

If you haven’t yet met the StyleList Network, a group of first-rate fashion bloggers, please do. And then introduce them to your friends! http://aol.it/g7SCdC

Why Choose Platinum When Shopping for a Wedding Band? (video) originally appeared on Luxist on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.