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Earlier this year I was lucky enough to travel to Dubai with our CEO Kylie, ahead of the launch of our Arabian Academy of Wedding & Event Planning. Whilst there
Last week we looked at how you create a concept for your Styled Shoot and producing a Look Book and Storyboard to really make sense of your concept. This week
If you are new to online learning, or are considering starting an online course, we have some excellent tips for succesful online study on the Wedding Academy Live blog. Today
Last week on Academy TV we looked at what a styled shoot is, why you would do one and the people involved in a styled shoot. In this episode we’re
We love to encourage our community to experience new things as a way to inspire and enhance creativity in design and thinking; something our industry thrives on. We also believe
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In last night’s #WedBizHour the subject up for discussion was pricing and consultancy fees. This is one of those topics that is always a hard one not only for those
Our monthly Pinterest challenge is back for March and with Easter rolling in at the end of the month, there are some date changes to make note of; Entries Close:
This month on Academy TV we are focusing on the Styled Shoot and how it can help you with the marketing of your wedding business. I’m sure you’ve all seen
One of the topics I see being discussed a lot by our Students in Academy Live (our private Facebook group for students and graduates) is branding. This is great because
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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.
