Saturday, February 28, 2009

Who is David Tutera?

By Rebecca Odenkirk

With one customer, David Tutera opened his first event planning business at the tender age of nineteen. He was mentored by his grandfather who was a successful florist.

As his reputation grew, he began appearing on television. You might have seen him on The View, The Today Show and Oprah, or read his entertaining tips in Town and Country, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook.

As the author of "America Entertains", "Big Birthdays", "The Party Planner", and "A Passion for Parties", David tackled the next step of his career. Many parties have been planned from these books.

David has offices in Manhattan and Mamaroneck, New York. He has planned events for Barbara Walters, Oprah, and Susan Lucci. The post Grammy Parties and several Charity events have been planned by David Tutera.

David has received awards from Modern Bride Magazine as one of the Top Twenty-five Trendsetters of the Year and from Life and Style Magazine for being the Best Celebrity Wedding Planner of the Year.

As a professional speaker David has lectured for Conde Nast on weddings, lifestyle, design, and more.

David has hosted The Party Planner for the DIY channel and My Fair Wedding on We T.V.. With sensivity and great imagination, he helps the bride create the wedding of her dreams.

Floral Design- by D.T. STEM is David's latest venture. This full service retail floral and gift boutique is located in The Plaza Retail Collection on 5TH Avenue. He has a second Location at Spice Road at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

David's reputation for excellence and creativity has given him a great career. We are fortunate to have his advice. - 15343

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