My journey started in April. 18 cities later, I found myself in New York hosting the last party of the season for my new book Grace Ormonde Weddings- being in love never goes out of style. It turned out to be a magical evening.

New York is one of my favorite cities. During the day you get the sense that so much is happening that affects the whole world: The UN, Wall Street, business deals, commerce. And then at night, as the sun sets and the lights start twinkling, the city transforms itself into something totally different and a new kind of energy emerges. Its captivating.

So on the evening of October 15th, one of the city’s landmarks, The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel, was transformed into what I can only describe as an amazing setting. The transformation was a testament to what happens through the collaboration of talented professionals. The decor, food, entertainment and presence of my guests, created an evening I will always remember.

I would like to extend a heart-felt thank you namely to the talented professionals who created that magical evening at The Palm Court:

The Plaza Hotel
CPS Events at The Plaza
Harriette Rose Katz and Gourmet Advisory Services
Ed Libby & Co.
Sylvia Weinstock Cakes
Roberta Karsch / Resource One Inc.
Luxe Event Rentals
Golf at Tantawan Bloom
Nuage Designs
Bentley Meeker Lighting and Staging
Elan Artists
Hank Lane Music
The Oak Room
The Plaza Food Hall by Todd English
Okomoto Studio
Kleinfeld Men
Vermont Vodka
Elegant Occassions
Cafe a la Carte and
and James Chung of Ichiban Modern Asian Cuisine.

I have so many things to be thankful for in my life. One of the most rewarding ones is the relationships I have built over the years. This book tour afforded me the opportunity to see so many of you in a social setting and for that I am grateful. I truly appreciate your support and all your kind words.

with my warmest regards,

Grace Ormonde

photography by Lawrence Chan-Tofurious /Chance Yeh/PatrickMcMullan