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A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner

Today we’re looking at the day in the life of a wedding planner on game day, AKA the wedding day. It’s time to jump into the shoes of Wedding Planner.

5 Traits a Wedding Planner Needs

The Must Have Personality Traits of a Wedding Planner. So many people are drawn to the idea of being a Wedding Planner. And we don’t blame them as it’s really

TikTok for Wedding Pros

TikTok for Wedding Pros but I’m callingit WedTok. So, as you all know, I mention Pinterest in almost every single one of my blog posts. It the ultimate guide for

Growing a Destination Wedding Planning Business

Launching and growing a destination wedding planning business is an exciting journey. Our student community is truly global and they all share a passion for weddings and events. Some of

How to Become a Destination Wedding Planner

Have you ever dreamed about becoming a destination wedding planner? Can you imagine planning weddings in dreamy locations like the Amalfi Coast in Italy, The Cote d’Azu or maybe Marrakech

Brainstorming and Creative Brain Aerobics

Time to talk brainstorming and creative brain aerobics I’m the first person to admit that I HATE going to the gym. But I love power walking with my border collie

The Wedding Styling Lab 2021

The Wedding Styling Lab 2021 is now open for enrolments. Would you love to style weddings with the wow factor but don’t know where to start? Then drop what you’re

How to make your home a creative space

Have you ever wondered how to make your home a creative space? The last year has pushed everyone’s patience to the extreme, many times. The amount of time we’ve spent

Competition time at the Wedding Academy

It’s competition time…but with a difference. Every year at the Wedding Academy we like to run different competitions that allow you to flex your creative muscles. We’ve done tablescape designs,

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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.