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Wedding Academy | Featured Student: Alida Bárány-Szilfai
Business

Featured Student: Alida Bárány-Szilfai

A graduate of The Wedding Academy in 2022, Alida how has her own wedding planning business, Alida Weddings. When asked about how she started as a Wedding Planner: ” I

Wedding Academy | Featured Student: Kayla Foster
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Featured Student: Kayla Foster

Today we’re interviewing Kayla Foster, a wedding coordinator based in south east Georgia. Kayla, a former student at The Wedding Academy is now an accomplished Wedding Planner with her own

Wedding Academy | Unique and Stunning Locations to Suggest for Weddings in Australia
Wedding Planning

Unique and Stunning Locations to Suggest for Weddings in Australia

From breathtaking beaches to lush gardens, and charming vineyards to historic landmarks, Australia has no shortage of picture-perfect backdrops for your special day. In this guide, I will take you on a journey to discover some of the most magical wedding venues that Australia has to offer, each with their own unique charm and character. Whether you’re looking for a grand and glamorous celebration or an intimate and romantic affair, this guide will help you find the perfect location to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Wedding Academy | Ideal food catering for June events and Weddings
Wedding Planning

Ideal food catering for June events and Weddings

Food is always a crucial aspect of any celebration. Whether you’re planning a wedding or another type of event in June, choosing the right catering menu can make all the difference. From delicious appetizers to delectable main courses and mouth-watering desserts, the ideal catering for June events should be fresh, flavorful, and seasonal. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best catering options for June events and weddings, and provide tips for choosing the perfect menu for your special day.

Wedding Academy | Unforgettable June Wedding Ideas to Delight Your Clients
Wedding Planning

Unforgettable June Wedding Ideas to Delight Your Clients

June is considered one of the most popular months for weddings, as it offers beautiful weather and a wide range of outdoor venues. As a result, wedding planners often have their eyes on this month to manage and organize weddings for their clients. With the warm weather and longer days, June weddings provide the perfect opportunity to create a memorable and magical wedding experience for the bride and groom. As a wedding planner, it is important to stay up to date with the latest trends and ideas to ensure that your clients have the wedding of their dreams.

Wedding Academy | Featured Student: Grace Banks
Career

Featured Student: Grace Banks

A self-described caffeine-fuelled, horse-riding, art-appreciating newly-wed, Grace has a decade in high-end events planning for prestigious organisations – think private members’ clubs and world-renowned venues. After meticulously planning her own

Wedding Academy | Fresh and Creative Floral Concepts for Unforgettable Weddings
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Fresh and Creative Floral Concepts for Unforgettable Weddings

Your client’s wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you want every detail to be perfect as their wedding planner, especially the flowers. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, incorporating fresh and creative floral concepts can elevate the overall ambiance and make the event unforgettable. In this article, we’ll share some of the latest floral trends and innovative ideas that will inspire you to design a wedding that is uniquely unforgettable.

Wedding Academy | How to Make Your Wedding Planning Business Thrive Financially
Business

How to Make Your Wedding Planning Business Thrive Financially

As a wedding planner, your primary goal is to create unforgettable memories for your clients on their special day. However, to sustain your business and continue to provide high-quality services, it’s essential to have a strong financial foundation. In this guide, we will explore practical strategies to help you manage your wedding planning business finances, increase profitability, and ultimately make your business thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned wedding planner or just starting, the tips and insights shared in this guide will help you take your business to the next level.

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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.