OVERVIEW OF EVENT PROGRAM
PRESTON BAILEY
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The Wedding Lunch & Sponsors
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Design Gallery Sponsors
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Presenter Bios
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Workshops for Event Professionals
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Workshops for Brides
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Fashion Shows
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Exhibitors Directory
Cover Photo Credit: Genevieve DeManio Photography for Bryan Rafinelli, Preston Bailey, Sasha Souza, Nikki Khan, Philippe Lee, and Nikki Khan
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THE WEDDING LUNCH & BOOK SIGNING Saturday, 12:30pm During lunch Sasha Souza will present her “Favorite Things” for brides & wedding professionals alike — from useful event products to the coolest bridal items and everything in between.... this fast paced and entertaining program will include lots of surprises along the way. It will also include a Book Signing and Meet & Greet with Celebrity Presenters Sasha Souza & Preston Bailey. 1:30pm Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Sasha Souza & Preston Bailey. Featured Designer Displays by Bryan Rafanelli, Nikki Khan & Sasha Souza. Poppy’s Petalworks will be featured to re-create a Preston Bailey floral display. DÉCOR SPONSORS: Room Decor Design: Blueprint Studios. Linens: Napa Valley Linens. Lighting: Enhanced Lighting. Audio Visual: Elite Entertainment. Designer Tables: Amazae Special Events, Poppy’s Petalworks and more. Cost: $50 per person for Lunch & Book Signing. $35 for VIP Ticket to Book Signing & Expo Hall.
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DESIGN GALLERY Design teams create spectacular showcase displays that are featured throughout the Expo Hall. Gallery Designs include: draping, linens, tabletop, centerpiece creations, canopies, invitations/menus, lighting and event furnishings. This is your chance to see Northern California’s top designers!
FEATURED DESIGNERS 1000 Fine Events Amazae Special Events Asiel Designs Blueprint Studios Bridevine & Branches Chic Event Rentals Classic Party Rentals Coastside Couture
Enhanced Lighting Exquisite Party Rentals Fine China by Prouna Flower Pavillion Flowers by Ornamento Hartmann Studios Impact Lighting & Production Interior Plant Designs
Jen’s Cakes Napa Valley Linens Nicole Ha Pico Soriano Designs Ralston Florist Stuart Rental Company The Card Lady
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PRESENTER BIOS Preston Bailey
After 30 years in the business, Bailey, a best-selling author, is renowned for his gift to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments. His breathtaking and memorable events have attracted 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, Matt Lauer, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman, Donny Deustch, Jennifer Hudson and Ivanka Trump, among others. Bailey is regularly featured in the media, appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra, NBC’s Today Show and publications including Town & Country, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle Décor, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Bailey’s presentation For Brides will include: Creating Your Dream Wedding and For Wedding Industry Professionals: Symposium Keynote & Event Design-Start to Finish with Preston Bailey.
Nikki Khan
As a leading figure in the Southern California event planning business for over ten years, Khan is known for her sophisticated soirees and culturally infused celebrations. Khan has assisted numerous couples to plan their dream wedding, and has worked with many high-profile corporate clients including the Pacific Asia Museum and Paramount Studios to produce unforgettable events. Khan has an innate talent for providing fresh and innovative ideas for each occasion, matched with beautiful, personalized detail. Her work is recognized in leading publications including Inside Weddings, Ceremony, Bride & Bloom, EastWest, Your Wedding Day and Grace Ormonde. Khan’s presentation For Brides and For Wedding Industry Professionals at the Designer Showcase will include: Wedding Reception Table Designs & Ballroom Transformation and Creating Opulent Cultural Weddings.
Philippe Lee
With over 10 years of experience in wedding, fashion, portrait, and commercial photography, Philippe Lee has an unparalleled knowledge of the art behind taking a striking image. His keen sense of composition and lighting serves as the foundation for his bold, cinematic, and high fashion style of photography. In 2000, Philippe and his wife, Soojin, launched Jade Studio Productions, a breakthrough company offering an array of high-end services including wedding photography, videography, and in-house graphic design and book binding. Lee’s presentation For Brides and Wedding Industry Professionals will include: Marrying Design and Photography.
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Bryan Rafanelli
With an exquisite sense of style, attention to detail and ability to transform clients’ visions into unforgettable celebrations, Rafanelli is the go-to planner for the most exclusive and high-profile events. From Chelsea Clinton’s “wedding of the decade” to fairytale-themed galas to celebrations for the inauguration of President Barack Obama – he has produced it all. Rafanelli has been named “Man of the Moment” by Town & Country, one of 25 “Trendsetters of the Year” by Modern Bride, and contributes regularly to The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, People, The Today Show and Good Morning America. Rafanelli’s presentation For Brides will include: The Ultimate Brides Checklist —Tips for Planning Your Perfect Wedding and For Wedding Industry Professionals: Creating Award Winning Events by Bryan Rafanelli and Lessons Learned by Bryan Rafanelli.
Sasha Souza
As one of the premiere event designers and a top innovator in the wedding industry, Souza is one of only a handful of wedding designers who have been named a Master Bridal Consultant, the highest designation given by the Association of Bridal Consultants. Souza is known for creating memorable events with just the right touch of theatrical styling and was named by Modern Bride Magazine as a “Top 25 Trendsetter” for the industry. Beginning in November 2011, Souza will be a regular contributor to Bridal Guide Magazine and has also released her first book, Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design. Souza’s expert insights have been featured in InStyle Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Bridal Guide, Brides, Modern Bride, Bride & Bloom, Elegant Bride, The CBS Early Show, ABC’s Primetime and Eye on LA. Souza’s presentation For Brides will include: Top Trends for 2012 Weddings. Her presentation For Wedding Industry Professionals and Brides at the Wedding Lunch will include: Sasha’s Favorite Things and her presentation For Wedding Industry Professionals will include: Color Couture by Sasha Souza.
Workshops for Event Professionals FRIDAY, January 6, 2012
Indian Wedding incorporating the trends of today while maintaining the integrity of the rich culture. 4. Learn about the multi day events that lead up to the day of the wedding. SATURDAY, January 7, 2012
9:00am Symposium Keynote with Preston Bailey and Introduction of all Workshop Speakers 10:30am – 12:30pm Color Couture by Sasha Souza Color is such a personal choice and plays a huge role in today's weddings. In this seminar Sasha will show how to fashion your clients favorite colors into their perfect party palette by sharing her knowledge and gifted talent about color and color combinations. When selecting your couple's color palette, it's important to know what color says about them and Sasha will also discuss how she has tackled her most challenging color conundrums.
9:00am – 10:30am Event Design – Start to Finish with Preston Bailey It isn't easy to see an empty room's potential. Preston will teach you how to always see what could be. It's one of the favorite parts of every job he does. The possibilities are endless! Every venue is a new blank canvas just waiting to become a dream world. Looks can be deceiving, but Preston believes that every person, every place, and everything has the potential to be amazing. 2:00pm– 3:30pm Creating Award Winning Events by
Bryan Rafanelli Learn about the process that includes how to design, choreograph, produce and manage award-winning events. SUNDAY, January 8, 2012
2:00pm – 4:00pm Creating Opulent Cultural Weddings by Nikki Khan Brief background on the sub continent about the opulent Raj Dynasty. Indian customs, traditions, cultural and religious aspects of marriage and the design and decor of today's over the top Indian weddings. 1. Discover the diversity of the Indian people, cuisine, religion, languages, traditions and sensitivities of the distinct regions. 2. Learn the history of the Indian Wedding and design inspired by the Raj Era. 3. Find out how to put together an elaborate 10
9:00am – 10:00am Marrying Design & Photography by Philippe Lee Learn the unique way that Philippe Lee, founder of Jade Studio Productions, blends cinematic composition, lighting, detail, and panorama to capture the design of weddings and create the most spectacular images. 2:00pm – 4:00pm Lessons Learned by Bryan Rafanelli Bryan shares the secrets of his years of experience. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of the event business and get tips to improve your skills.
Workshops for Brides SATURDAY, January 7, 2012
SUNDAY, January 8, 2012 9:00am – 10:00am Marrying Design & Photography by Philippe Lee Learn the unique way that Philippe Lee, founder of Jade Studio Productions, blends cinematic composition, lighting, detail, and panorama to capture the design of weddings and create the most spectacular images.
11am – 12pm Top Trends for 2012 Weddings by Sasha Souza Sasha shares her knowledge and vision as to what will be new for the upcoming wedding season. The trends are not just for wedding colors and bridal gown styles but incorporate all types of hot wedding design themes, food & decor trends and a list of what’s in & what’s out.
4pm – 5pm The Ultimate Brides Checklist – Tips for Planning Your Perfect Wedding by Bryan Rafanelli To plan the perfect wedding celebration, you need a comprehensive checklist. Learn how to streamline, personalize & prioritize your planning process.
10:30am – 12:00pm Creating Opulent Cultural Weddings with Nikki Khan Brief background on the sub continent about the opulent Raj Dynasty. Indian customs, traditions, cultural and religious aspects of marriage and the design and decor of today’s over the top Indian weddings. 1. Discover the diversity of the Indian people, cuisine, religion, languages, traditions and sensitivities of the distinct regions. 2. Learn the history of the Indian Wedding and design inspired by the Raj Era. 3. Find out how to put together an elaborate Indian Wedding incorporating the trends of today while maintaining the integrity of the rich culture. 4. Learn about the multi day events that lead up to the day of the wedding.
12:00pm – 1:30pm Creating Your Dream Wedding with Preston Bailey No matter how carefully you plan and design your wedding, something will always go wrong. It’s inevitable. However, some things are very much IN your control. Preston will share his list of the 10 things that can and should be perfect at every wedding. Learn how to create your perfect wedding and how to transition to solutions for the things that may go wrong.
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FASHION SHOW STAGE
saturday stage schedule 11am Fashion Show 12pm Fiji - Hidden Gem of the Pacific 1pm Fashion Show 3pm Fashion Show 3:30pm Honeymoon Giveaway
sunday stage schedule 11am Fashion Show 12pm All-Inclusive vs. Non-Inclusive How to choose the Resort of Your Dreams 1pm Fashion Show 3pm Fashion Show 3:30pm Honeymoon Giveaway Honeymoon Workshops & Giveaways sponsored by Montrose Travel.
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EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS Abel Soria Photography Absolute Soundworks ACPWC AFWPI Amaze Special Events American Laser Asiel Designs Balloonatics Bed Bath & Beyond Biltmore Hotel & Suites Blueprint Studios Bridevine & Branches Brides.com Chateau Julien Chef World Citti’s Florist Corinthian Transportation Custom Creations Photography David’s Restaurant Del Villas Dinah’s Garden Hotel Doubletree Hotel El Paseo Limousine Elite Entertainment Equally Wed Exquisite Events Rental & Design Family Life Chiropractic Faz Restaurant & Catering First Investors Flutterby Events Formal Headquarters Francis Fine Arts Frank J Lee Photograpy Freedom Hall GLOW Skin Revived Guglielmo Winery Harry Who Photography Hartmann Studios Here Comes The Guide Hilton Santa Clara Hilton Scotts Valley Historic Del Monte Building Interior Plant Design Jade Studio Productions Larkspur Hotels-Pruneyard
Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley Lighthouse Art & Design Lucie XYZ Photography Lynn’s Wedding Services Marriott Santa Clara Mary Kay Cosmetics Men’s Wearhouse Michael’s Catering Michael’s Wedding Group Molly’s Desserts Montrose Travel MSR Photography My Wedding Album NACE San Francisco Napa Valley Linens Organicopia Panetta’s Catering Pebble Beach Resort Preston Bailey Designs Rose Hill & Crew San Francisco Bride Magazine San Mateo Marriott Savory & Sweet Screenbooth Seascape Resort Selix Formalwear Silver Creek Valley Country Club South Bay Wedding Guide Special FX Salon Step and Repeat LA Sposa.com The Card Mart San Jose Tuxedo Tarragon Restaurant The Knot The Plaza Suites Today’s Bride Toll House Hotel Tom Vo Photography Tourism Fiji Trader Vic’s Restaurant Villa Ragusa Weddings & Dreams Wild Tastes Catering