New York-based Preston Bailey has become renowned for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality.

At the Monday general session, Preston will share his vision in an interactive presentation that showcases a variety of events he’s produced around the world. Throughout the session, he will share anecdotes about each celebration and the inspiration behind the designs. Interacting with the audience, Preston will also speak openly about his 30-plus-year journey within the event industry and share the valuable life and work lessons he learned along the way. In addition, Preston also will offer insider advice and how-to’s for you to create your own inspirational designs.

BIO
Preston Bailey was born and raised in the tropical paradise of Panamá. Preston moved to New York City in 1968 and began his career in the design world as a fashion model at the age of 19.

Ultimately, Preston’s innate talent for design and dramatic sensibilities led him to the event industry. After 30 years in the business, Preston Bailey has become renowned for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality.

Because of Preston’s unique ability to create breathtaking, memorable events, he has developed a client base that includes royalty, socialites, business moguls and celebrities such as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Cosby, Susan Lucci, Matt Lauer, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman and Donny Deustch, among others.

Preston is also the author of four best-selling books, “Design for Entertaining,” “Fantasy Weddings,” “Inspirations,” and “Celebrations.”

In addition, Preston is much sought after both as a television guest and public speaker. His numerous national television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, CBS’s The Early Show, and NBC’s Today Show. He regularly appears in dozens of publications including Town & Country, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle Décor, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The New York Post.

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