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By far the most rewarding aspect of my role with the Academy has been the opportunity to be part of the success stories of many of our Graduates. Even better
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The July issue of the Wedding Business Magazine is now live. The theme we’ve used is the psychology of colour and how you can use colour within your business and
I spent nearly 12 years in a job that didn’t fulfill me. Don’t get me wrong, I learnt a lot in that job, gained invaluable skills and met some great
Do you remember a world before social media? A world where our main form of promotion was an advert in the Yellow Pages? Well I do. I remember panicking over
Working in weddings and events is not glamorous. It is hard work, without a doubt and I don’t want today’s Student of the Month story to mis-lead you. But let’s
It was another great topic in #WedBizHour Twitter Chat last night for our last chat before the summer holidays. The subject was goal setting and at this time of year
In our latest episode of Academy TV we tackle the subject of Pinterest and what a fantastict marketing tool it is for those in the wedding industry. It is a
As a student of the Academy you will gain access to our private Facebook group, Academy Live. The group has become hugely popular with students, graduates, Tutors and even members
This month we have been talking about social media and social media marketing, which is great for anyone who is at that point of launching their own wedding and event
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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.
