Preston Bailey (left) and Theo Bleckmann
Courtesy Preston Bailey
Bailey, 63, whose list of glamorous clients includes Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and Catherine Zeta-Jones, pulled out all the stops for his own nuptials with his partner of seven years. On the top floor of the Empire State Building, in a ceremony officiated by dear friend Joan Rivers – who got ordained online for the occasion – the couple married in a dazzling King Kong-themed extravaganza.
"We love the imagery of the films but King Kong has a tragic ending," says Bailey. "We wanted to create a happy ending."
Upon reaching the top of the skyscraper, guests were greeted by a King Kong statue covered in flowers. Attendees including Martha Stewart and NeNe Leakes (Bailey is planning the Real Housewives of Atlanta star's upcoming nuptials to ex-husband Gregg) were then led toward the ceremony down a flower-festooned hallway that had been set up like an art gallery, featuring personal photos of their own weddings.
"As we were planning, it felt like, 'me, me, me, me,' " says Bleckmann, 47, of that touch. "So we thought, how can we extend the feeling of love and make it inclusive for everyone?"
To make sure guests unaccustomed to staying up all night would have the energy to party 'til dawn, Bleckmann says, "We're giving them as much coffee and chocolate as possible!" And plenty of champagne, of course.
Check back for photos from Bailey and Bleckmann's romantic affair and more details, including Bailey's dramatic entrance and a parting gift courtesy of Martha Stewart.
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