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PRESENTS
THE PET WEDDING OF THE CENTURY
TO BENEFIT
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
Animal
advocacy group raises $50,000 in lavish Guinness World
Records Breaking “muttrimony”at Jumeirah Essex House
(New York, NY)
July 13, 2012— Last night animal rescue advocate and pet
lifestyle expert, Wendy Diamond, walked her adopted Coton de
Tulear Baby Hope down the aisle to wed tie-dyed poodle,
Chilly Pasternak in a Guinness World Records breaking affair
at the iconic Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park South.
Diamond threw the $250,000 fete to raise money and awareness
for the Humane Society of New York and to celebrate the life
of her late rescue Maltese, Lucky Diamond. Famed NYC event
planner, Harriette Rose Katz, founder and president of
Gourmet Advisory Services, brought the beautiful event to
life in the elegant Grand Salon of the historic hotel.
At 7:30pm the
two pups were married in front of all of their family and
friends by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog under a charming
alter adorned with pink and white flowers. Following the
ceremony, the celebration continued at the breathtaking
reception. Katz transformed the space into a gorgeous floral
wonderland complete with magnificent towering centerpieces.
As guests mingled among the multiple food and drink
stations, renowned jazz trumpet player Dominick Farinacci,
pop/opera sensation Nathan Pacheco and the Michael Hart Band
provided the entertainment.
A highlight of
the night was the presentation of the cake, which was made
by TLC’s Cake Boss. Everyone gathered on the dance floor as
the cake was brought out and Diamond made a touching speech
in memory of Lucky. Sara Wilcox from the Guinness World
Records proceeded to take the floor to present Diamond with
the record for most expensive pet wedding ever.
Guests in attendance included: Sandra DeFeo, the Executive
Director of the Humane Society of New York, Harriette Rose
Katz, R. Couri Hay, Fred Karger, heiress Iris Love, Dave
Frei, Valerie Diker, Sheryl Ferrin and Todd Richter. The
black tie soiree raised over $50,000 for the Humane Society
of New York. |