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We are excited to present our first Business Masterclass for the Wedding Industry in Dubai. The INSPIRE Masterclass brings together insight and advice from leading experts in the wedding industry
We published our first 2017 edition of The Wedding Business Magazine last month, with a focus on looking to the year ahead. In this issue’s #WEDBIZ feature we spoke to
Do want to learn how to style magazine worthy floral arrangements? Is it your dream to have a career as a pro floral and event stylist? I am so excited
Harnessing Positivity Spring is most definitely in the air here in the UK! There is something about the blue skies and sun reappearing, and the snowdrops and crocuses coming out
Today we are featuring the second in our series of student interviews we conducted at our UK studio as part of our International Wedding Trend Report. As I’ve said before
Today we are bringing you the third in our new series of FREE video lessons called WEDTalks. Last week we heard from Bernadette Chapman of the UKAWP and before that
Blogging is an excellent way to draw attention to the skills and knowledge you have as a Wedding Planner, Stylist and/or Designer. It can help you attract new clients
We hope you have had a chance to tune into our weekly Facebook Live Events with our Academy Tutors and Career Advisors. We have been covering the kind of frequently
As a new member to the Academy team, the January issue was my first opportunity to get involved in The Wedding Business Magazine. And what an exciting project it is! Being
This Week is About Confidence As Wedding and Event industry educators it is our job to teach you the facts, and train you in the skills you need to become
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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.
