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We are thrilled to announce the unveiling of the second International Wedding Trend Report published by the team here at the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning. As the leading
Earlier this year, I recorded a Podcast with internationally loved blogger, Sara Burnett of Burnetts Boards. You can listen to the interview here if you missed it. What is interesting
Our Blog Intern Julia has created another stunning Inspiration Board for us this month, featuring gorgeous jewel tones. Not only do I think this is a trend pick for 2016,
Excitement is reaching fever pitch here at Academy HQ as we put the final touches on the International Wedding Trend Report for 2016. As you know the report launches on
Who doesn’t love this time of year? The decorations are up at Academy HQ and we are feeling festive. So as is customary at this time of year we have
We are excited to announce the impending launch of The Wedding Business Magazine, a global digital magazine for wedding professionals produced by the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning, the
In case you didn’t know the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning are the company behind the International Wedding Trend Report, a comprehensive report that looks at the trends for
We have a top tip for you today to help you as you embark on your career in weddings and events. From time to time as a Wedding Planner, you
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of recording a Podcast interview with Graeme Dean, the founder of Dream Wedding Insurance. You can listen to the interview here. Dream Wedding
Wild bouquets are taking the flower world by storm, and I am welcoming this trend with open arms! Drawing inspiration from overgrown gardens, wild bouquets are oversized, unstructured, and organically
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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.
