David Tutera Bioagraphy:

Leading Lifestyle Expert David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining.
Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own events planning business. Today, David Tutera Inc. is an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera’s natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.
David is a Contributing Entertaining Expert on ABC’s hit morning show The View, TBS’s Movie And A Makeover, as well as on The Wayne Brady Show. He is also a professional speaker hired by Condé Nast, InStyle and many others to lecture on the topics of weddings, lifestyle, design and more.
David’s impressive client list includes Star Jones’ upcoming wedding, Jennifer Lopez’s Still perfume launch, the 2003 and 1998 Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Vice President Gore at the White House, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, 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 DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids), The Cancer Research Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Nature Conservancy.
David has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, E!, and the Style Network. In addition USA Today, New York Times, Washington Times, Los Angeles Times, The London Times, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Town & Country have all featured his work.
David Tutera currently lives in New York City and maintains offices in both Manhattan and Mamaroneck, New York. In stores now is David’s second book America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties (Stewart, Tabori and Chang). David’s first book A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining (Simon & Schuster) continues to be a bestseller. David is also launching a one–hour daily television series on The Discovery Channel tentatively titled, "The Party Planner with David Tutera" in late 2004. David is currently working on and completing a series of books for Bulfinch Press to be released in 2005.

David Tutera is as innately gifted as he is business savvy, creating a name for himself in the super-competitive events planning industry with a wildly successful company, a stellar client list and the undisputed reputation of creating some of the most memorable and innovative award-winning event designs in the business. The "Tutera Touch" is sought by some of the most prestigious names and organizations in the world. His signature style is the rare culmination of simultaneous creative vision, artistic conceptualization and an intrinsic understanding of how to effectively utilize space to ultimately transform an ordinary room into something extraordinary.
Tutera's prestigious client list is lengthy, and includes the 1998 Post Grammy Party in New York City, Vice President Gore at the White House, The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger and countless film premiere and celebrity parties. Tutera's designs have garnered him the special events industry's prestigious GALA Award for five consecutive years (1995-2000), and his work has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, The View, CNN, The Food Network, Home Matters, E! Entertainment, and the Style Network. In addition, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Redbook, House & Garden, Town and Country and Veranda have all featured his work. David Tutera Inc. is a full-service event design and production company based in New York City. The company creates stylish events in both Manhattan and across the United States. Special events designer and planner David Tutera is known for his ability to create event atmospheres that range from elegant and extravagant to simplistic feng shui-inspired.

David Tutera News:

David’s new TV show, The Party Planner with David Tutera, begins production summer 2004 and will begin to air late 2004. It’s a daily one-hour show that can be seen on The Discovery Channel. This unique show is on parties and lifestyle...for more information or to enter to possibly be on the show, Click here.

David’s new book, America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties (Stewart, Tabori and Chang) guides readers through the entertaining styles in twelve of our countries states. It also features many wonderful recipes for dining and cocktails.
Click here to order!
Watch for David’s new series of books, starting with his third book to be released in April 2005, published by Bulfinch Press. More information to come...

David is planning the once-in-a-lifetime wedding for Star Jones and Al Reynolds this year. Watch ABC’s The View and your national magazines for wedding details.
Watch for David’s next television appearances! He has appeared recently on ABC’s The View, The Wayne Brady Show, Oprah, NBC’s Today Show, Living It Up with Ali and Jack, TBS Movie and a Makeover, Its Christopher Lowell, Access Hollywood, the Style Channel, CBS Early Show, Sarah’s Secrets, Home Matters and many other top rated shows seen nationwide.
Belvedere Luxury Vodka has created two new infused vodkas, different that any other on the market.

David’s first book, A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining (Simon & Schuster, $35) is in its second print and is currently for sale nationwide.
Click here to order now.
David will be a featured speaker at the Wedding March on Madison this October in New York City. Click here for more information.
Current events include David’s full production and design of the TOTY Awards (Annual "Toy of the Year" Awards) in New York City for the fifth time, The 43rd Annual Academy of Achievement Gala in Chicago, the Official Post Grammy Party in NYC, the launch of Still (Jennifer Lopez new fragrance), the design for the Cancer Research fundraiser in Washington, DC, as well as the annual fundraiser for the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, also in Washington, DC.

David Tutera Clients:

Alzheimer’s Association- Rita Hayworth Gala
American Heart Association Gala
American Ireland Foundation Formal Dinner
AMFAR Fund-raisers
AT&T Corporate Events
Barbara Walters Private Party
Bellagio Hotel Society Wedding, Las Vegas
Belvedere Luxury Vodka - Twenty city speaking tour
Bronx Botanical GardensRomantic Weddings
Cancer Research Ball Washington, DC Fund-raiser
Castle Rock EntertainmentLos Angeles Premieres
CBS TelevisionPre-Grammy Party
Dick Clark Productions- Barbie’s 40th Birthday Celebration
DIFFA Fund-raiser – NYC, Atlanta
Elton John Private Party
Foxwoods Resort CasinoHigh Rollers Tournament
Greenwich Medical CenterGala Fund-raiser, 5 consecutive years
Helen Keller National CenterCorporate fund-raiser
Irvington Institute Fund-raiser, three consecutive years, NYC
Israeli PhilharmonicFund-raiser, NYC
Joan Lunden Social Functions
The John F Kennedy Center Season Opening Gala, 4 years
Kenneth Cole Private Party
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Annual Fund-raiser
Lincoln Center Corporate and Private Parties
Madison Square Garden Corporate Parties and Trade Shows
Marriott Hotels 4 day Corporate Events, Atlanta
Mattel Toys Corporate Events
Montefiore Hospital Fund-raiser
Morgan StanleyCorporate Events
NARAS Post Grammy Party, NYC
The Natures Conservancy Fund-raiser, NYC
New Line Cinema Premiere in New York City
NY Cornell Medical Center Opening Gala
Paramount Television UPN Around the Country, hosted in New York
The Prince of Wales, Nancy Reagan-Hosted Luncheon at Hotel Bel Air
The Rolling Stones After concert parties, Madison Square Garden
Memorial Sloan Kettering Fund-raiser Gala
Sloan Kettering Fund-raiser Gala
Sony Music 3 Day Industry Trade Show, Washington, DC
Strang Cancer Gala Fund-raiser at the Metropolitan Club
The Swan House Ball Gala Dinner, Atlanta
Tommy Hilfiger Halloween Party, New York
Toy Manufacturers Association Awards Show and Gala, 5 consecutive years
Turning Leaf/Gallo Wines Corporate Event, NYC
TV Guide Special Events Parties
Vice President Al GoreChristmas at their home, Washington, DC

David Tutera Press:

"...a hit at every holiday party..." Cosmopolitan
" ...become a guest at your own party."- Jezebel
" The 'Tutera touch' is sought by some of the most prestigious names..."- Washington Life
" ...create a fabulous holiday party at home."Platinum
" Set a romantic mood for your celebrations..."- Redbook
" Focus on three things you really care about..."- InStyle Weddings
" The Times Of Their Lives..."- Bridal Guide
" It's Time To Party..."- San Francisco Examiner
" parties are interior design..."- Bridal Guide
" David Tutera knows how to throw a party"- Bridal Guide
" David Tutera provided the lavish setting..."- Daily News
" ...Tutera, the events designer who added ecentric touches..."- House and Garden
" Tutera is the designer's designer"- Greenwich
" I make my own rules when I style a party"Bridal Guide
" An affair to remember..."The Journal News
" Tutera again turned imagination into reality"Veranda
" ...a little playful, yet still
formal & sophisticated."- Bridal Guide
" ...keep it simple and chic."- Jezebel
" Fun, Fabulous ideas..."- Child Magazine
" Celebrities are into
creating moments..."- In Touch
" David knows how to throw a party."- Spotlight
" Pointers from a party-planning pro"- Cooking Light
" ...has his own secrets for making any event memorable"- Robb Report
" Move over Martha..."The Advocate, Greenwich Time"...make a grand entrance..."- Self
" He's fresh and original and still unspoiled"-NY Times"The art of entertaining..."- LA Times Magazine
" ..David Tutera, party designer extraordinaire"- Washington Times
" New meaning of Christmas..."USA Today
" Have a rockin' New Year's Eve at home..." US News
" ...a cornucopia of party indulgence..."Chicago Sun


David Tutera:
Company Profile:

David Tutera is a full service event production and design firm that provides all elements for entertaining. From the moment a guest enters a party space, every aspect should capture their spirit and feelings. All senses should be seduced, including sight, smell, sound, touch and taste, from the beginning to the close of the event. If done properly, each element will collectively create an overall style, and will reflect the host’s personality.

Selecting a location
Custom Invitation Design
Catering and menu selection
Rentals: china, glassware, chairs, etc.
Room Décor: Floral, linens, artwork, and more.
Tenting
Lighting
Entertainment
Specialty gifts
Valet Parking


The Party Planner with David Tutera:

Do you need help throwing a party?

We are currently looking for eager party givers that need help and want to be on the new show, The Party Planner with David Tutera! It’s a new one-hour daily show on The Discovery Channel showing how to throw a party never to be forgotten. Now you have the chance to get the expert advice from "The Party Planner" – David Tutera!

Do you need help throwing your kid’s birthday party?
Want to have a one-of-a-kind proposal?
Does your husband’s monthly poker night need some pizzazz?
Want to bring something more than snacks to your Church pot-luck?
Would you like to give a special kickoff in you neighborhood to summer?
Is your 4th of July BBQ needing an extra splash in your pool?
Does your company holiday party need something unique?
Did your family just move into a new house that needs a festive house warming?
Are you having post-wedding blues and need a party pick-me-up?

..for more information or to enter to possibly be on the show, Click here.



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contact us by phone at
914-777-3817
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thepartyplanner@davidtutera.com

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