Chef Preston Bailey
Preston Bailey started his career in event design in 1980 when his best friend, interior designer Vicente Wolf, suggested that Preston create floral arrangements for the homes of his Park Avenue clients. After several years of building his reputation not only as a brilliant designer, but also for delivering exceptional service to his well-heeled clientele, Bailey met Joan Rivers who asked him to design and produce her daughter Melissa's wedding.
After 28 years in business, Bailey has become especially renowned for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments, translating his clients' fantasies into awe-inspiring reality. Bailey's one-of-a-kind events, which include the most extravagant weddings and galas for Royal families across the globe, have earned him a reputation as the world's preeminent event designer. He has attracted such clients as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, Laurence Fishburne, Emmitt Smith, and Bill Cosby.
Chef Michele Powers
After receiving her Associates Degree in Bakery and Pastry Arts, Chef Michele M. Powers, R.D., felt that she could domore through the therapeutic use of food. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Nutrition, a program that combined science classes with cooking labs such as spa, vegetarian, and athletic-performance cuisine. After her undergraduate work, Michele became a registered dietitian.
Through Michele's company NutrientChef, she is able to work one-on-one with individuals and families, teaching them healthy cooking techniques, helping them adapt to a new meal plan, and encouraging them as they make gradual lifestyle changes. In her free time, Michele enjoys running, swimming hiking, reading, and taking road trips. Michele is an active member of the American Dietetic Association and Northern Virginia Dietetic Association.