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Before I became a Wedding and Event Planner I was worked as a freelance copywriter. When I have the time I still do some copywriting and writing in general is
Today I am excited to share with you the fifth video in our new series of FREE video lessons called WEDTalks that the Academy hosted at the Exotic Wedding Planning
We are on the countdown now to our INSPIRE Wedding Masterclass in Dubai on the 30th of March, 2017. We have some amazing speakers covering a variety of topics that
When I first started out in the Wedding industry and considered launching a business, one of the things that attracted me was that it was a business that would allow
This week on Academy Facebook Live we will be back with our expert tutors, who will be answering your questions, sharing their experiences and bringing you exciting Academy updates. See
At the start of 2017 I was lucky enough to have a bit of a tour around Australia and spent some time in Sydney reacquainting myself with the amazing tourist
Getting that wedding job of your dreams is one thing, standing out in a team of creative people, is another. But it can be done. To help you stand out
We are now onto our fourth in the series of FREE video lessons in our WEDTalks series hosted at the Exito Wedding Planning Conference in Barcelona. Today I am bringing
Earlier this month in Academy Student of the Month Returns for 2017 I spoke about why we love to introduce you to a Student each month and I shared the
We have some great topics in store for you this week on our Academy Facebook Live, this Thursday at 1pm local time. These live sessions with the tutors give you
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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.
