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The courses we offer at the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning offer three different streams of learning wedding planning, event planning and event design. The Diploma courses combine these
Welcome to Part 3 in our Behind-The-Scenes Series where we show you what its like studying online with the Academy. In this short video we are going to take a
Most students at the Academy are mature age students ranging from around 23 – 45 and many haven’t been in education in a long time. The thought of sitting exams
Many of the students who choose to study with the Academy are looking to start their own wedding and event business either as planners, stylists or designers. We love to
Welcome to Part 2 in our Behind-The-Scenes Series where we show you what its like studying online with the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning. In this short video we
The International Academy of Wedding and Event Planning has been going now for over ten years and in that time we have built up an enviable list of connections within
Most of the students who study with the Academy come to us when they are looking for a change in career or simply because they have fallen in love with
Today I have the happy job of introducing you to the very lovely Lauren, who recently graduated from our US campus. Lauren is also the owner of Table 1 Events and
At the Academy we teach Wedding Planning, Event Planning Wedding/Event Design and Business. Our Certificate courses focus on one stream of study (for example the Certificate in Wedding Planing is
Welcome to Part 1 in our Behind-The-Scenes Series where we show you what its like studying online with the Academy. In this short video we take you on a quick
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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.
