David Tutera: Master of Wedding Ceremonies
Who doesn’t love a television show about weddings? Whether it’s a bridezilla freaking out or an expert coming to save the day, you have to admit, it’s hard to rip yourself away. Season two of “My Fair Wedding,” which kicks off Sunday at 10pm EST on WE TV, promises more passion, surprises and drama. Host David Tutera, who has penned numerous books and coordinated every detail for countless spectacular affairs, has more in store when it comes to understanding brides’ visions – and tweaking them to create “re-visions.” At a grandiose bash at Gotham Hall in NYC, the handsome host told CelebrityEverything.com all about the new season and his first wedding gown collection he designed, David Tutera by Faviana, and offered up some helpful hints for blushing brides-to-be.
Q: Tell me what we can expect to see in season two of My Fair Wedding.
D: Season two of ‘My Fair Wedding’ is off the charts. The transformations of these young girls into beautiful women and magnificent brides is truly staggering.
Q: What’s the scariest situation you saw this season?
D: The scariest thing I’ve seen come out of a bride is when I walked into her house and her theme was medieval and she wanted a jousting renaissance, turkey-leg wedding and I literally turned to her and said, ‘Am I being punked right now? This can’t possibly be for real.’ But it was.
Q: And did you let that go?
D: Nooooooo! I just made an elegant version of a disaster – that’s my job! I keep their concepts and personality, but I just spruce it up and give them a revision.
Q: Have you ever had a disappointed bride?
D: In season one and two I’ve never had a bride disappointed, but I’ve had a bride worried that maybe I was going in the wrong direction, but when she walked down the aisle, she knew I’d made all the right choices for her.
Q: What tips do you have for brides-to-be who are just starting their search for everything wedding?
D: Do not ask every one of your friends and family members for advice. Pick two people who you trust, but most of all go with your gut and your heart. Second, do not overwhelm yourself with all the decisions you need to make. Pick an area of your wedding plans to work on and do one thing at a time. If you do all those things in the right way and in the right order, you will allow yourself to be a great party host because you will have enjoyed the process.
Q: What about don’ts for the bride-to-be?
D: Do not invite too many people for your budget, don’t overwhelm yourself and don’t try to create a kitschy concept that is too juvenile and not sophisticated. Also, don’t pick a dress that’s not right for your body type and don’t judge a dress by a hanger – try it on! You might fall in love with something you thought you didn’t like.
Q: Let’s talk linens – what kind of emphasis should brides be placing on them?
D: The linens – – table cloths, napkins and chair covers – are one of the most important things you see in the room because they take up the most visual space, so be sure you pick a color you really love or one that’s very subtle, because when you walk into the room, it’s the primary moment in the space, not an accent.
Q: You have a new wedding dress line that you just unveiled. What inspired that?
D: The dress line, David Tutera by Faviana, is inspired by the red carpet but worn on the white. I wanted every one of my girls to feel like celebrities but they couldn’t afford to be celebrities before – but now they can. They can afford to step into these dresses and feel like a million bucks. No one has done this and it’s truly spectacular.
Q: Give me an example of a few celebrities who never get it wrong on the red carpet?
D: Penelope Cruz, Audrey Hepburn didn’t, and Charlize Theron has never gotten it wrong either. These are all women who inspired my line. But my dresses are affordable for everybody! They range from $900 to $1900 each and they look like $4, $5 and $6,000 gowns!
Q: How do you get the price point down so low?
D: It’s the way it’s designed and constructed and the materials and beading. It’s doable if you do it in the right way and we did.
Q: Honestly, I know you do a lot – you’re an author, entertainment expert and TV host, but I never envisioned you becoming a fashion designer. Did you?
D: I’ve been looking at girls in the wrong dress for over 20 years and wishing I could open my mouth and say something. Now I can.
