David Tutera

David Tutera
Born (1966-04-23) April 23, 1966
Port Chester, New York
Residence Los Angeles, California
Occupation Reality TV star, wedding planner, fashion designer, author, speaker
Children 2

David Tutera (born April 23, 1966 in Port Chester, New York) is an American celebrity wedding planner, bridal fashion designer, author and professional speaker. He is the host of WE tv’s show, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera and David Tutera's CELEBrations. Tutera is the author of seven books.

Personal life

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, Tutera opened his events planning business.

On April 1, 2017, Tutera married Joey Toth and they currently resides in Los Angeles.

Professional life

Currently in its 6th season, My Fair Wedding with David Tutera airs on WE tv. When asked about featuring a gay wedding on his wedding planning show, Tutera replied that he has "no hand in the casting process."[1]

Tutera has partnered with Mon Cheri to launch the "David Tutera for Mon Cheri" wedding dress collection. He has teamed with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to create Down the Aisle in Style™, a line of wedding accessories. He is also a professional speaker hired to lecture on the topics of weddings, lifestyle, and design.

Tutera contributes a regular column in Bridal Guide magazine.

Accolades

David has been awarded "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner" by Life & Style Magazine.[2]

Tutera was named by Modern Bride magazine as one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of the Year.

Books

Notable events

His planning list includes Star Jones' wedding, Shannen Doherty's Malibu wedding to Kurt Iswarienko, NY Giants Antonio Pierce’s wedding, the official post Grammy parties in New York City, events for Matthew McConaughey, Elton John, Barbara Walters, The Rolling Stones, Vice President Al Gore at the White House, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, the John F. Kennedy Center, film premieres, and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians, and socialites. Tutera has designed events for charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS), and The Nature Conservancy.

References

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