Inside a Wedding-Planning Consultation with David Tutera

The star of WEtv's David Tutera: Unveiled on what he always asks his brides — and the queries they have for him!

What David Asks His Brides:

escort card arrangementQ: What kind of wedding would you like to have?

A: The answer I often get is "I want a unique, different, creative wedding" — which is not the answer I am looking for. Every bride wants something unique; I want to see how far outside the box the couple wants to go. The style and personality they want to come through are important, but I need to understand how far they’re willing to venture — and how much they’re willing to break with the formula of a traditional wedding.

Q: What’s your color scheme?

A: Surprise: A lot of my brides don’t have a ready answer. Think about specific colors, preferably bringing in fabric swatches, paint chip colors, magazine tear sheets — anything that depicts what you’re envisioning. Ideally, I like to see three color choices per palette: a primary color (your main color), a secondary color (your accent color) and a third color (what I call the finish color: silver, crystal, copper or gold). See David's favorite color combos 

Q: How would you like to infuse your personalities into your celebration?

A: I hope the couple answers by telling me more about who they are — the types of foods they love, their cultural backgrounds, stories about their relationship, where they met, etc. The reason I ask this is because I want to tell the couple’s story. The more personality and detail in your wedding, the more your wedding becomes your wedding, instead of the cookie-cutter format so many people tend to follow. Check out 50+ creative ways to personalize your wedding ►

Q: What style do you live your life in?

A: Are you Modern? Classic? Eclectic? Traditional? Retro? I ask this question because the answer gives me a sense of who you are as a couple, as well as the way you like to live.

Q: What style would you like your wedding to be executed in?

A: The style a couple wants for their wedding may not be the style they live their lives by. It’s often more of a fantasy they want to live out for that day. Find the perfect theme for your wedding ►

Photo Credit: Maring Visuals

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My wedding color is royal blue and white, my bridesmaids want to wear two dresses (one for church and the other for the wedding party) in different colors. what other color can they wear besides white, red and yellow. The theme is elegant and romantic