What do you love the most about Washington celebrations? With his debut book, “A Great Party: Designing The Perfect Celebration” (Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2019) out this month, Rafanelli was happy to share his pleasures and philosophy with Washington Life in creating such artful celebrations. Over his 23 year career, his team has mounted more than 2,000 events in 50 cities, 23 states and nine countries, including the White House state dinners for China, Japan, Germany, France, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Italy Governor’s Balls and five “Kids’ State Dinners.” He pulled off Chelsea Clinton’s super-secret nuptials and other stunning celebrity weddings as well as glamorous corporate parties for Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton.

Rafanelli Takes Readers Behind The Scenes In Such Sections 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.Known for his exquisite style and attention to detail, Bryan Rafanelli has designed and produced some of the nation’s most exclusive and high-profile events. Part Two Of The Book Explores Dozens Of Events In Greater Detail.

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. 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. From A Seaside Destination Wedding To A Stylish Masquerade Fete, Rafanelli S Work Is Marked By Stunning Statements And Clever Everyday Details.

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. 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. Great Party By Bryan Rafanellichelsea Clinton (Hardcover)

A Great Party by Bryan Rafanelli