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“Every artist was first an amateur.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
He has become especially renowned for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ visions into awe-inspiring reality. In this blog, Preston will share stories from his 30 year career, discuss design, offer inspiration and invite you to join the conversation. Welcome.
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May 6, 2012
Preston will be speaking at the Inspire Smart Success conference in the Dominican Republic on May 6 and 7. Find out more information here. -
May 14, 2012
Preston will be speaking at the Santa Clara Sofitel Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia at Tendencias Weddings and Events on May 14-16. Visit the Tendencias website here. -
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September 27, 2012
Preston will be speaking in Fort Worth, Texas on Sept. 27, 2012. Proceeds to benefit The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens' Children's Garden. Purchase tickets from The Fort Worth Garden Club's website beginning June 1.
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Tendencias Weddings and Events
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Outdoor Cocktail Bar Final Design
Check out the beautiful final design for our outdoor cocktail party! This week, Preston needed your help designing a luxurious bar for a special client. On Wednesday, you chose Bar Statement Option #1to go with Monday's bar design. The result is...
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Amanda Beard
August 12, 2011
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” – Thoreau
Love your work Preston!
Amanda Beard, 344 Photography
silvia
August 12, 2011
la vera ricchezza è quella di disporre del tempo per fare ciò che ci gratifica. la vera libertà è quella di esprimersi in ogni forma comunicativa.
Janel Keen
August 12, 2011
“Creativity is the Creator’s gift to us, being creative is our gift to the Creator.”
-Julia Cameron, Author “The Artist’s Way”
Elena Emma
August 13, 2011
“Dots never connect looking forward. They only connect looking backward.” Steve Jobs
Breathless Events
August 15, 2011
I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.” – Muhammad Ali
Calie Rose
August 15, 2011
“Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king.”-Mark Van Doren