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The wedding industry, like most industries, is highly competitive. To be successful and stand out from the crowd you are going to need a killer CV. Whether you want to
I am often asked about the difference between being a Venue Coordinator and a Wedding Coordinator. I expect it is a common question because on the surface, there does seem
The Diploma in Wedding & Event Planning will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to be able to plan all types of events and special occasions; from weddings, showers
Working from home is often referred to as a flexible working option, or in discussions about work/life balance and it does absolutely help with both of these things. But the
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the International Advisory Board for 2016 – 2017. The board is made up of 29 wedding and event experts from around the world who
We had another great Twitter Chat last night on #WedBizHour as we talked about how you can run a profitable business in the wedding industry. So many times when I
This course is the ideal course for an existing event professional who wants to combine a love of planning events with the excitement of design, but can also be taken by
I am thrilled to be bringing you another interview from our Business of Weddings Podcast Series. In this episode I had a very frank conversation with Michelle Loretta of Sage
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This is a good question. Have you ever asked yourself why someone would hire you? Have you ever looked at yourself through the eyes of a bride or groom? This
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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.
