From Student to Wedding Business Owner – Dee's Story

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Jac

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Each month we share the story of a student’s success on our campus websites.  Success is measured in all sorts of ways and success for one student may be finishing the course, or achieving a great result on an assignment.  Whereas for another, who is a little further down the road,  their success may be judged by the accomplishment of achieving the goal they set out to achieve, when they enrolled.  The success story I want to share with you today falls into the latter category.
Dee McMeeking is a name familiar to many of our students and graduates, as she is an active member of our Academy Live community (private Facebook group for Academy students and graduates).  She offers support and inspiration to others and has let us share in her journey as a business woman in the wedding industry.  She is a constant inspiration to us all and it was my pleasure to be able to interview her earlier this month.
What really stood out to me about Dee’s story was her thoughtful approach to achieving her goals.  You can read my full interview with Dee via our UK Campus here.  The interview is also a great read if you are asking yourself, why should I study with the Academy.
If you are a student or graduate with a success story to tell, email me.  To become one our success stories, visit the campus closest to you via the links on this page.  We can’t wait to be part of your ‘success journey’.

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David Tutera

Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle.

He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own event planning business.

Today, David Tutera presides over an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera’s natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. David Tutera has a natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.

Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David’s impressive client list includes Jewel, Star Jones’ wedding, Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong’s wedding, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul’s wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce’s wedding, Shannen Doherty’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Brandy and Ray J, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Lil’ Kim, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The White House, private events for the Vice President, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.

Tutera has also designed events for several charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. David has made guest appearances on Today, Extra!, Good Morning America, The View, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams and many more. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Bridal Guide and Town & Country have all featured his work.

Tutera has also made special television appearances in the popular daytime soap, The Young & the Restless and TV Land’s The Exes. David lives in Los Angeles with his husband Joey, daughter Cielo and their rescue dog Lucy.