Featured Student: Rea Shaw

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Mariana

Rea began her journey as a self-taught stationery designer after she expertly planned and styled her own wedding in 2014. With a lifelong passion for creativity, she took on the task of crafting every element of her special day, from the intricate details to even the confetti. This personal endeavor ignited a deep desire within her to become a stylist, driven by the joy and fulfillment she experienced in bringing her own vision to life. Rea’s mission is to extend that same level of fun, excitement, and satisfaction to other couples, as she assists them in creating a memorable wedding day that reflects their unique character, personalities, and style.

What course and year did you study at The Wedding Academy? 

Wedding Styling 2020

What was your highlights studying with The Wedding Academy? 

Learning more about all the design aspects, I found it so interesting, and the project at the end made me realise how much I wanted to pursue the role afterwards. As well as finding wedding venues I didn’t know was there in my local area.

What is your role now in weddings? 

Wedding Designer & Stylist | Co-ordinator | Prop Hire | Stationery Designer | Dried Florals

How did you find your course assisted you in your career? 

It gave me the confidence I needed to build the business I wanted.

Any advice for aspiring wedding planners or stylists? 

It may take a while to figure out what you want to offer to couples after you qualify, but I found the only way to work this out is to do a lot of work. Know that, this is ok. Start by helping others and you will find your own path, eventually.

Follow Rea on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, Tiktok HERE or visit her website at www.confettisweethearts.com

Photography By Roberta 

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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.