David Tutera
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David Tutera, is a celebrity wedding planner
Wedding planner
A wedding planner is a professional who assists with planning and organization of weddings. Weddings are significant events in people's lives, and those involved are often willing to spend a considerable amount of money to ensure it is organized as perfectly as possible.Professional wedding...

, bridal fashion designer, author and professional speaker. David is the author of four books, and is the host of WE tv
WE TV
We TV is the third TV channel from Malayalam Communications Ltd, in Kerala and based at Trivandrum. The other two channels of this company are Kairali TV and People TV. WE TV is mainly aimed at the youth and was officially launched on April 14, 2007. Mr...

’s show, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera
My Fair Wedding with David Tutera
My Fair Wedding with David Tutera is a reality show that airs on WE tv starring David Tutera, a wedding planner for celebrities. In the show, women send tapes to Tutera asking for help planning their weddings. After selecting the women he is going to help, he arrives and puts his own touch to the...

. He has launched David Tutera By Faviana, a line of luxury wedding gowns inspired by celebrity red carpet
Red carpet
A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events.- History :...

 fashions and has been awarded “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner” by Life & Style Magazine
Life & Style (magazine)
Life & Style, officially Life & Style Weekly is an American celebrity gossip magazine, launched in 2004 by the Bauer publishing conglomerate....

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Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his passion. At age 19, with the advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own events planning business.

Named by Modern Bride Magazine as one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of The Year, David was also awarded “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner” by Life & Style Magazine. David's clientele list includes Star Jones' wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce
Antonio Pierce
Antonio Durran Pierce is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Arizona....

’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...

, Matthew McConaughey, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters
Barbara Jill Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality. She has hosted morning television shows , the television newsmagazine , former co-anchor of the ABC Evening News, and current contributor to ABC News.Walters was first known as a popular TV morning news...

, the Rolling Stones, Vice President Al Gore at the White House, 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
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Prevent Cancer Foundation is a registered charity, and one of the nation's leading health organizations devoted to the early detection and prevention of cancer.-Description:Since their founding in 1985 they have played a prominent role in the promotion of cancer prevention,...

, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a US charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive....

. Additionally David is also a professional speaker hired to lecture on the topics of weddings, lifestyle, design and more.

Currently in its 4th season, David’s show, “My Fair Wedding With David Tutera” airs on WE tv
WE TV
We TV is the third TV channel from Malayalam Communications Ltd, in Kerala and based at Trivandrum. The other two channels of this company are Kairali TV and People TV. WE TV is mainly aimed at the youth and was officially launched on April 14, 2007. Mr...

 featuring 12 new hour-long episodes. “My Fair Wedding With David Tutera” has established a fan following that has made it one of WE tv’s highest-rated and most popular shows.

David has written seven books including: My Fair Wedding (Gallery Books), The Big White Book Of Weddings: The How-To Guide For The Savvy, Stylish Bride (St. Martins Press), Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings (Disney Publishing), Big Birthdays (Bulfinch Press), The Party Planner (Bulfinch Press), America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties (Stewart, Tabori and Chang) and A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining (Simon & Schuster).

David Tutera has partnered with Mon Cheri
Mon Chéri
Mon Chéri is an internationally known brand name of the Italian Ferrero company for a chocolate confectionery.The Mon Chéri is a single-wrapped combination, consisting of a "heart" of cherry, floating in a special liqueur and contained in a plain chocolate housing. Each Mon Chéri contains 46...

 to launch the “David Tutera for Mon Cheri” wedding dress collection. “David Tutera for Mon Cheri” bridal gowns will be available at authorized retailers internationally and retail from $750 - $1,575. The “David Tutera for Mon Cheri” wedding dress collection will feature designs ranging from traditional ball gowns to modern dresses, couture fashions to more informal designs.

David has also debuted the David Tutera Bridal Jewelry Collection at Sears which is available both online and at Sears locations. The line of engagement rings and wedding bands fit within four distinct collections- Eternal, Heirloom, Radiance and Legacy.

In addition, David has teamed up with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to create Down the Aisle in Style™, a new line of wedding accessories and embellishments for the stylish bride. The collection is available online at Joann.com and in 248 Jo-Ann locations nationwide.

David has been featured on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show and Wendy Williams. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Town & Country have all featured his work. David Tutera lives in both New York City and Los Angeles.

Television Work

  • My Fair Wedding with David Tutera (2008-current)
  • The Bonnie Hunt Show
    The Bonnie Hunt Show
    The Bonnie Hunt Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Bonnie Hunt. It premiered on September 8, 2008. It is the second show featuring Bonnie Hunt to have that title. The first was a sitcom that ran for one season in 1995 and was retitled Bonnie when it returned after a mid-season hiatus...

    (2008–2009)
  • The Apprentice
    The Apprentice (U.S. TV series)
    The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC...

    (2009) (Guest Event Planner)
  • Disney's Dream Weddings (2009)
  • Party Planner with David Tutera (2004-2005)

Personal Life

David Tutera married his long term partner Ryan Jurica in a Vermont civil union ceremony in 2003. David's family runs a funeral home.

External links



http://davidtutera.com/company_profiles.php
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