Mary here, filling in for Diane. Our fearless editor-in-chief was in Fiji this week—Fiji!—so I was lucky enough to take her place as a guest at Joan Rivers’ New York City apartment. Yep, Joan Rivers, whom I worship. (If you haven’t seen it already, be sure to watch the documentary film Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work.
Preston Bailey and Joan Rivers at the party.

Joan’s party celebrated the launch of Preston Bailey: Flowers (Rizzoli) his fabulous new book. A true floral couturier, Preston designed Melissa Rivers’ 1998 nuptials at The Plaza in NYC—a tour de force of a winter wedding that ushered in the era of lush celebrity fêtes. (Preston’s clients also include Oprah Winfrey, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Ivanka Trump.) If you want to see extraordinary imagination brought to life via flowers, lighting and décor, start with this book—you’re sure to find wedding inspiration within its pages.

Guests received a signed copy of Preston’s book.