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October 28, 2009
Breakfast with David Tutera
Despite the rain in NYC today, my morning was full of sunshine when I met wedding planner extraordinaire, David Tutera, for breakfast. I’ve known David for years (he reminded me that Bridal Guide gave him one of his first editorials in our July/August 2000 issue) and I have always been a huge fan. His creativity and talent are exceptional, as so many of you may already know from watching David work his magic every Sunday night on WE TV’s My Fair Wedding.
If you aren’t already addicted to this show then you must tune in. It’s fun, inspiring and truly one of the best reality shows on TV. I love seeing how David masterfully transforms a bride’s wish into an unforgettable, truly beautiful celebration. But he also does more than that: He helps brides feel more confident about themselves so that they can take what they learn from him beyond the wedding day. David told me that working on this show is one of the “most exciting and gratifying things” he has ever done and it’s easy to understand why when you see the looks of joy and gratitude—along with a positive new attitude—from all those lucky brides.
I asked David what most brides want their weddings to be like and he said they all want them to be “different”. But in order to achieve “different” David advises that they “take off the veil” and stop thinking like a bride. Instead, he asks them to think more like a guest and to focus on what might make their friends and family best remember the wedding. He suggests that they tell their guests a story about themselves as a couple and take them on a journey so to speak, to guarantee that something different and unique will emerge. Great advice!
Well, all too soon, our breakfast came to an end and we both headed back to our offices for another busy day. I should let you know that David is coming out with two books in January, which we’ll be sure to tell you more about, and that some of the gorgeous gowns from his collection, David Tutera By Faviana, will be featured in our January/February 2010 issue. He is one busy man! In the meantime, enjoy watching David work wonders on My Fair Wedding and think about how you’d like to share your own unique story—and every couple has one!—with your guests.
Posted by Diane at 2:18 p.m.
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