Wednesday, April 10, 2013

David Tutera Day at All Michaels Stores Nationwide-Saturday, April 13th

I am SO excited to announce that on Saturday, April 13th from 1:00pm-3:00pm, all Michaels Stores will be hosting a David Tutera Bridal Collection Event. Michaels will show you all the ways the David Tutera Bridal Collection will make your special day even more extraordinary! Learn how to create beautiful, personalized wedding elements while staying within your budget.

Find your local Michaels Store here: http://hosted.where2getit.com/michaels/


David Tutera Sweepstakes

Enter the David Tutera Dream Wedding Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $1,000 Michaels gift card AND an exclusive one-hour wedding consultation with me! Hurry, sweepstakes ends May 31st. 

Enter here: http://www.michaels.com/David-Tutera-Sweepstakes/tutera-sweepstakes,default,pg.html or http://bit.ly/ZNrSne.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Invisalign

Sometimes people wonder why I represent particular brands--here’s the answer: I only represent brands that I am personally connected to. I’ve worn Invisalign for almost a year to adjust my bottom teeth. I wanted them to be a little straighter and I wanted to have a better smile because to me, when people smile it displays a sense of confidence. Many people don’t smile because they’re worried about their teeth which ultimately affects their energy. Invisalign is a great partnership for me because as someone who uses it and truly believes in it, I knew that it was a great opportunity to explain to brides-to-be and grooms-to-be that in the beginning stages of their wedding planning, this is something they can do to straighten their teeth and make their smile the perfect smile so that when they look back at photos from their wedding day, every photo has a smile in it because the confidence of a smile reflects the happiness in their relationship.

#InvisalignSpon, http://bit.ly/JDNXRj

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Dream Bigger

The launch of my Dream Bigger tour is happening THIS FRIDAY, March 15th at The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, California and there is going to be an incredible turnout. I am SO excited about the entertainment that will be performing as well as the special guests on stage being interviewed as it truly is going to be a fun, interactive and engaging 90 minute fast-paced show where fans of My Fair Wedding, fans of mine and people who just want to be inspired and motivated will get a chance to sit back and really have fun. There may be some tears and some laughs but most of all there will be moments when everybody can have a great time.

There will be TONS of giveaways, including the following:

$10K Dream Wedding Package that includes a David Tutera Wedding Gown, David Tutera Shoes for bride,  David Tutera Embellish fashion jewelry for up to 5 Bridesmaids, shoes for up to 5 Bridesmaids, crafts for accessorizing the wedding, a subscription to David Tutera Wedding Planners and a consultation with David.

Dream Get Away from Elite Island Resorts is a four-night stay for two at St. James's Club & Villas in a gorgeous beach-front room. Included in this package is food, alcohol and a diverse selection of activites such as snorkeling, windsurfing, pedal boating, kayaking and more! The winners will also receive a luxurious spa treatment during their stay. This pacakage can be enjoyed by couples, friends, brides or non-brides!

Sparkle and Shine Package that includes a David Tutera wedding gown, David Tutera Emebllish fashion jewelry for Bride, bridal shoes and a David Tutera Wedding Planners subscription.

David Tutera Package that includes a one hour consultation via Skype with David Tutera related to anything entertainment, crafts from David's line based on the type of celebration the winner is having with a $500 retail value, shoes for the host, $500 worth of fabric and a signed book (book to be determined based on type of event winner is most interested in).

Make Over: One lucky audience member will receive a live makeover during the show. In addition to the makeover, they will also win the hair and makeup products that were used on them, David Tutera Embellish fashion jewelry accessories, a pair of non-wedding shoes and fashion

This something that I have been wanting to do for years so I am absolutely thrilled that it is finally here. Tickets are still available here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004986E98BB2C7?artistid=1809421&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=104

After this first show in Anaheim, the show will continue in multiple cities throughout the country so all I can say is it's inspirational, aspirational and will be filled with creative tips on how to entertain--not just for weddings but for every type of celebration because after all, everyone should celebrate life and everybody should entertain because these are the moments when people can sit back, relax and enjoy the company of their loved ones.



Friday, March 8, 2013

My Mom

I’m headed to the airport to drop my mom off--she’s heading back to the east coast. I’ve had two great weeks of spending time with her which is always a gift to me because it’s one-on-one time that I truly cherish. Dinners, seeing friends, taking walks on the beach, hanging out with my new little dog Lucy, watching TV at home, having long talks and just really getting a chance to enjoy the simple things. I always hate saying goodbye to my mom but I also know that goodbye is not really goodbye because I’ll see her in a couple weeks back in Los Angeles. I love my private time and my one-on-one time with her; I’m very spoiled by it and sometimes I don’t want to share it, so they’re great moments for me and I cannot wait until her next trip. I beg people to spend time with their families, especially their moms because when you need nurturing, support and love, it’s there for you--embrace it.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

My Bridal Collection is Launching in Michaels!

I am incredibly excited that my David Tutera Bridal Collection is launching in all Michaels stores next month (March) because it includes incredible products that adds sparkle, personality and everything a bride is hoping for on her wedding day. Brides can now really can walk down the aisle with confidence, knowing that they were able to find something within their budget that makes their day that much more special. I’m very proud of the details in the line because “Do It Yourself” can sometimes become overwhelming to a bride, but these items are all wonderful add-ons that easily give your wedding personality--whether it be to your candles, printed materials, picture frames for your tables, LED branches for your flower centerpieces or even the bling that can pop into the center of a rose that can add that fairy-tale, princess, glamorous effect that you might be going for. 

Overall, it’s been a really great ride for me over the past 25 years to go from creating high-end celebrations for my brides to now be able to provide the knowledge of high-end celebrations to brides on a budget. Ultimately, the David Tutera Bridal Collection provides solutions, glamour, inspiration and affordability to every bride who truly wants to walk down the aisle in style.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

My Heartburn and Prevacid 24HR

If you are a frequent heartburn sufferer like me, go to Prevacid24HR.com for ways to manage frequent heartburn and you can even get perks at restaurants, spas and more.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Guest Blog Post: Kathy Kepler

Two years ago, I discovered my passion for wedding planning when I helped plan my daughter’s wedding. The wedding was magical and everything my daughter dreamed it would be. I loved the planning process so much that I set out to become a wedding planner at the ripe age of 52.

Last year, I submitted an essay about my journey to the “Kick Start Your Life TODAY with Marlo Thomas” series, and not long after, I found myself on the TODAY show set with David and Marlo. Since then, David has been a great mentor to me. One thing he told me that has really stuck with me is that “being a successful wedding planner comes from having a heart and investing yourself emotionally into other people’s weddings, just the way you did for your daughter.”    

Since launching my business (www.weddingsbykathleen.com), I have planned two weddings. The most recent wedding I planned—a beach wedding—was a challenge because Hurricane Sandy brought tropical storm weather conditions. We had to implement plan B at the last minute, and everything turned out beautifully. It was another great learning experience and has helped build my confidence.

I have learned that it may take a while to build up my business, but I feel very lucky to have finally found a passion, even though I am now 54 years old. I’m grateful of David’s encouragement along the way, and I am not going to give up. My goal is to plan three to five weddings a year, and I will put my heart and soul into every wedding that I plan, just as if I was planning a wedding for my own daughter.