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When running a wedding stylist business, the day to day operational tasks can often take up far more time than your actual weddings. Below is an example of what a
The last issue of the Wedding Business Magazine for 2019 is now out! I can hardly believe we only have 2 months left before Xmas, but here we are. Register
Here are five powerful words: everyone was once a beginner. No matter how seasoned the pro or how many published weddings she may have under her belt, the truth is
Earlier this month we set our Academy community the fun challenge of designing a wedding inspiration board inspired by the colours Pantone have predicted will be trending for Spring Summer
Today is the day! It’s time to announce the finalists of the #WedAcademyChallenge and reveal the finalist’s design boards. We recently set you, our Academy community, the challenge of designing
Your company’s social media identity is determined by equal parts content and commentary. Prospective clients generally do their research in this manner first before pursuing anything else, so visual impressions
We have a really exciting announcement for you today to kick start the new week! It’s time to start looking forward to 2019 and what will be trending in weddings
Skill 1 – Understanding the basic florist skills so that you can handle and work with flowers correctly Becoming a floral stylist is easier than you think! There are a
Is it your dream to launch a career as a Wedding Planner? Do you have the skills and traits that make your perfectly suited to the role of a wedding
Last week I talked about changing careers and the emotions and decision making involved. I shared my personal career change story and my tips for deciding if it’s the right
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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.
