Bryan Rafanelli at Wellesley Books
When:
Wednesday, Oct 02, 2019 7:00p -
8:30p
Wednesday, Oct 02, 2019 7:00p -
8:30p
Where:
Wellesley Books
82 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Admission:
$5.00
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Party
Event website:
https://store.wellesleybooks.com/event/bryan-rafanelli
**This is a ticketed event. Your $5 ticket can be used as a coupon off of Bryan's new book, A Great Party. Buy tickets in-store or by phone at 781-431-1160 (no fees), or online through Eventbrite with the link to the left (fees apply). Every attendee must have bought a ticket; simply buying the book is not enough for entry. Please note that you must buy your copy from Wellesley Books in order to meet Bryan at the event and have him sign your book.**
ABOUT THE BOOK
In his debut book, acclaimed event designer Bryan Rafanelli shares his secrets for creating unforgettable parties.
Voted one of the top wedding designers in the world by Vogue, Bryan Rafanelli has designed and produced some of the nation’s most exclusive and high-profile events, including many for President Obama at the White House as well as Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. In his first book, Rafanelli shares his philosophy for creating artful celebrations that convey beauty and elegance while telling a story unique to its hosts. From a seaside destination wedding to a stylish masquerade fete, Rafanelli’s work is marked by stunning statements and clever everyday details.
The book opens with key Rafanelli principles to hosting great celebrations, from considering a room’s surfaces—the floor, walls, and ceiling—to how adding guests will change what you see. He shares his thoughts on the importance of enhancing what’s already part of a space rather than obscuring it, as when he enclosed the gilded mirrors of the East Room in the White House in twelve-foot frames of fresh flowers for a state dinner under President Obama. Part two of the book explores dozens of events in greater detail. Rafanelli takes readers behind the scenes in sections such as Weddings, showcasing both the main event and the welcome and after parties; Charity Events, highlighting what makes one unique and successful; and the White House, featuring state dinners and holiday decor.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bryan Rafanelli launched Rafanelli Events in 1996 as a three-person operation, executing only a handful of events a year. It has quickly evolved into a full-service event design, strategy, planning, and production company with more than 100 events annually in venues around the world. Rafanelli Events has offices in New York City, Boston, and Palm Beach.
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