New bridal collection on the way

I know I just posted about the debut of my second collection of bridal dresses for Mon Cheri last month, but I'm already underway on my third! I'm always furiously working ahead on the next collection--always looking for fabrics that are flattering, current and affordable. 

I'm stepping even further outside the box in fashion with Mon Cheri. You're going to see even more color, more texture, and a greater variety of styles in the silhouettes. This collection will have more sparkle, a little bit more glamour and will be a little bit more red carpet than white aisle. 

The process of collaborating with Mon Cheri has been so enjoyable, and it's been amazing to have the strong support of the industry behind me, with Bridal Guide Magazine showing off seven of my dresses my first collection on their summer cover. I couldn't be more thrilled.

As always, you can view all of my dresses at davidtuteraformoncheri.com

xoxo,
David  

There's always a first for everything

I'm extremely proud to have been hired to be the wedding planner, wedding designer and consultant of the building of a venue created specifically for my client's wedding last month in North Carolina. And results aside, for me, it was actually hard as hell because it was so time consuming and what should've been a two year process was done in three months--oh yes, only three months! It was made possible with a team of incredible experts--I worked with the architect, construction team, electrician and the client's team. I can proudly say this was one of the most magnificent venues I've ever seen in my twenty five years as a planner. Because of my knowledge from working in event spaces that are visually and specially challenging, I took all of the things that I knew didn't work and I took all the things that I knew needed to happen in everyone's venue, and I made it happen in this venue. To see my vision for a client come alive through planning and design is incredibly rewarding and, well, no pun intended--I loved seeing this vision come alive from the ground up.

xoxo,
David

Michael's is now carrying my craft line!

I'm really excited for the launch of my craft line at Michael's today! As always, making sure that I give all my brides a chance to infuse their personality into their wedding is very important to me.

For me personally, I've been going to Michael's for years. I've shopped the aisles and with their products, brought my personality into my own celebrations, so for me to have my own line of craft products there is really exciting!!

Here is a list of stores nationwide currently carrying my line Down the Aisle in Style:

Mesa	AZ
Surprise	AZ
Glendale	CA
Goleta	CA
Roseville	CA
Visalia	CA
Enfield	CT
Meriden	CT
Wilmington	DE
Bradenton	FL
Jacksonville	FL
Miami	FL
Tampa	FL
Alpharetta	GA
Macon	GA
Algonquin	IL
Glenview	IL
Skokie	IL
Annapolis	MD
Ellicott City	MD
Holland	MI
Minneapolis	MN
Saint Paul	MN
Billings	MT
Hickory	NC
Grand Forks	ND
Ramsey	NJ
Watchung	NJ
Rossford	OH
Tualatin	OR
Washington	PA
Madison	TN
Brownsville	TX
El Paso	TX
Keller	TX
Temple	TX
Christiansburg	VA
Colonial Heights	VA
Veradale	WA

xoxo,
David

A new collection of gowns to choose from!

The first collection of my David Tutera for Mon Cheri had launched this spring with so many rave reviews and I'm truly excited to announce that my Fall 2012 collection has just debuted! With this new collection we really hit a new spectrum--from lace to tool to satin to shantung to silk. What I love about this Fall Collection is that we've got something for the modern bride, the vintage bride, and every bride in between. I truly promise that when you step into David Tutera for Mon Cheri gown, it will make you feel and look as you should: the most incredible and breathtaking you've ever looked.

This is such exciting news for me because I remain dedicated to the diversity of style for the diversity of women. I remain committed to making every woman feel beautiful and special. The collection is so affordable ranging from $750 to $1,575. From the details of the lace and hand-beaded Swarovski crystals and inclusion of color into the gowns, these gowns will make you feel like you were born to be a bride.

What I love is that partnering with Mon Cheri has allowed me to have a place where they listen to my voice and translate everything into the product so I can give my brides what they've been asking for. I've always felt confident that when you partner with the right manufacturer, you can actually provide a place for women to feel like you created something unique just for them. There's also something for all sizes and styles, and I mean that, all sizes. A lot of people say it, but don't really have the goods to back it up. 

I also want to thank the retailers throughout the country who have been embracing my collection and welcoming it into their boutiques for their brides. It has been incredible. I've been to many of the bridal markets across the country and it's been truly amazing to watch the buyers so excited about purchasing my line.

The wedding day is one of the most important days in a woman's life and they should feel confident; never like they settled because they couldn't afford it. Now with my partnership with Mon Cheri and my new line, my brides can feel amazing, look spectacular and walk down the aisle with their head held high.

To view all of my new gowns, visit davidtuteraformoncheri.com

With love,
David Tutera

Bridal Guide Pin to Win Contest!

I'm excited to share that I've teamed up with Bridal Guide to offer a dream wedding design by yours truly for one lucky bride-to-be in need of direction and inspiration!

For my currently engaged brides in the US, this is a special opportunity to see your vision defined, plus the winner will also receive fashion for the entire bridal party, a week-long honeymoon at a resort on the southern tip of Mexico and have their wedding featured in the pages of Bridal Guide Magazine!

To enter, go to www.pinterest.com/bridalguide (create a Pinterest account if you don't have one yet), and 'Follow' Bridal Guide. Then start pinning! Create a Pinterest board and pin up to 10 images from BridalGuide.com or the Bridal Guide Pinterest page that shows off the style you want for your wedding, including images that also tell a lot about who YOU are. Be sure to title your Pinterest board “Bridal Guide Dream Wedding Design Contest” and add an additional pin of the contest logo image. Oh, and I almost forgot, we want to see our adorable couples! Include another pin (for 12 total) of either a photo or video of you and your fiancé!

Submit your board by July 16th to be entered: www.bridalguide.com/sweepstakes/pin-to-win/how-to-enter

For all of the details, visit www.bridalguide.com/sweepstakes/pin-to-win! GOOD LUCK!!! 

xoxo,
David

It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to...

Which is exactly what I did when I saw my friends last night for my birthday because I missed them so much. Being in New York for a couple days to shoot for My Fair Wedding gave me a chance to put together a dinner with eighteen of my closest friends and of course, Ryan. 

I love just stepping back and watching my friends as they talk and eat. Because everybody there is someone I've known for so long. One friend I've known for over twenty years; I did her daughter's wedding and we've been like the best of friends since. Everyone there was also there for my wedding in Vermont and my big birthday in Italy. They're the people who I feel like we pick right back up wherever we left off. I love living in LA, but I miss my friends in NY. 

And tonight I'm going to see my mom and my dad for dinner, which also always makes me feel wonderful having that connected time. 

My staff also threw me a little party in the office with gorgeous treats care of Enjou Chocolat! 

And thank you for all of your birthday wishes, they mean a lot.

With love,

DT

                             

 

Filming of MFW has begun!

Everybody watch out and hold on to your veils because in this season of My Fair Wedding you're in for some surprises... I can't tell you too much, but I'll keep sharing tidbits along the way to the season premiere. 

We're truly covering the show reality-style this time around and what I like to say is that it's the "unveiled" version of My Fair Wedding. They're pulling back the curtain--it's not just me meeting the bride and making a few changes creating a beautiful wedding. The reality is that every wedding has its drama and has its challenges, but what they also have is me to do the best I can to step in and fix it. 

After twenty-five years of being in the business, I always say that I've seen it all--but after starting the new season of My Fair Wedding, I guess I haven't.