What Is David Tutera's Net Worth?
David Tutera is an American celebrity wedding planner, bridal fashion designer, author, and professional speaker who has a net worth of $8 million. David Tutera is best known for hosting the WE tv shows "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera" and "David Tutera's CELEBrations." He is also the author of several books. David has an exclusive line of luxury wedding gowns called David Tutera By Faviana. These famous gowns are inspired by celebrity red carpet fashions.
Early Life
David Tutera was born on April 23, 1966, in Port Chester, New York. Tutera's grandfather was a successful florist who first noticed his grandson's artistic ability at an early age. He encouraged David to pursue his passion. At 19, with the advice of his grandfather and only one client, he opened his first event-planning business.
Career
Tutera starred on a reality show that began airing in August 2014, "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera" on WE tv. When asked about featuring a gay wedding on his wedding planning show, David replied that he has "no hand in the casting process." He has partnered with Mon Cheri to launch "David Tutera for Mon Cheri," a wedding dress collection. He has teamed up with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to create a line of wedding accessories called "Down the Aisle in Style." "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera" had its last season in 2018.
David was named one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of the Year by "Modern Bride" magazine. His long list of celebrity clients includes the wedding of Star Jones, NY Giants Antonio Pierce's wedding, events for the Official Post Grammy Parties, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Lucci, and film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians, and socialites. In addition, he has also designed events for some major charities such as the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA), and The Nature Conservancy.
David can be hired as a professional speaker–Tutera lectures about weddings, lifestyle, and design. Tutera also contributes a regular column in "Bridal Guide" magazine. He was awarded as one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of the Year by "Modern Bride" magazine.
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Books
Tutera is the author of seven books: "My Fair Wedding," "The Big White Book Of Weddings: The How-To Guide For the Savvy, Stylish Bride," "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings," "Big Birthdays," The Party Planner," "America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties," and "A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining."
Personal Life
David Tutera was married to Ryan Jurica from 2003 to 2013. The couple separated on New Year's Day in 2013, just after their surrogate became pregnant. Their daughter, Cielo, and son, Cedric, were born on June 19, 2013. David married Joey Toth in 2017. The family resides in both New York and Los Angeles along with their dogs Lucy and Teddy.
