Q and A with David Tutera

Hi David, my name is Chaya...my wedding is weeks away, it is planned to be October 25th of 2009 and things are getting hectic..I just recently heard about the show and have been taping every episode and am mesmerized with your amazing wedding transformations to say the least! I am originally from Belgium and moved to NY 7 years ago. My dream wedding has always been very glamorous and old Hollywood style. Although I have a dream, my budget is nowhere close to allowing me to have what I want. I don't have too many friends who have time to help, and my fiance is busy working day and night shifts to make some of our wedding expenses meet, so no help there either. I am 4 weeks away and completely overwhelmed and not even close to having anything done :( PLEASE DAVID HELP ME!!!!!! I DONT KNOW HOW or WHAT TO DO!!

Hi David,
I'm getting married February 20, 2010. The reception is being held on a military base to keep the cost down, however the base is in serious need of decoration. I'm not sure if I want floral centerpieces. I'm looking for something intimate and elegant so I was thinking something with a lot of candles. I am also entertaining the ideal of draping to cover the bland walls at the reception site. The theme of our wedding is elegant black and white affair. Wondering if you can give me any decoration tips on how to spruce up the reception site so it won't become a night to forget. I am in serious need of some ideas because I am so lost. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

Hi David Tutera,

I just wanted to leave a comment and let you know how talented you are. I am 22 years old and live on Long Island . I watch your show all the time ( have it on DVR), what you are able to create is truly amazing. It brings tears to my eyes, its sounds so cheesy but i mean that with the most sincerity . You have a gift , you meet someone and are able to get such a good sense of who they are and are able to take their dream wedding and make it appear with such elegance .I love planning parties and over the last three years while attending college for teaching , it has become apparent to me more and more that event planning is not only my passion but my calling. I love creating moods and creating the perfect theme for my friends and family. There is no greater feeling to me than seeing the room i have created on whatever budget has been given to me. My brother's boyfriend recently asked me to plan his graduation party from law school this spring , the excitement i got from him reaching out to me for my advice and taste is something i can not even put in to words. I know i could become so much better with actual experience in this field working for a company. Today while watching We , my mother told me i should write to you. I naturally told her that would be crazy ,but this is my dream so i took my Mothers advice . You are my idol. I have never reached out on a blog before. But i was wondering if you had any advice for an aspiring event planner. It would be an absolute honor to receive any advice/ guidance from you. Hoping to hear from you :)

Always a fan - Gabrielle

David,

Could you please come to Orlando Florida and Save the day for me!! David I am a bride to be that takes care of my mother who is a 77 year old Senior receiving end of life Hospice care at home-- i almost lost her due to an open heart triple bypass surgery in 07, she made it through but she can no longer walk and is bed bound....but its okay i feel blessed that God is lending mother to me for a little while longer and i cherish every moment...along with this I was raising my 4 children alone-- But recently i met a wonderful human being and my future husband to be, VICTOR who from day one has opened his heart and been my inspiration through this tough time, I can't say enough about Victor and how much of a genuine man he truly is....my children are crazy about him and to top it off he has proposed to me!! Our wedding is planned and ready to go as a matter of fact it 3 weeks away today...Set for October 17th....but the venue is all wrong... I first fell inlove with the place when i first walkied in there is a beautiful lake view, but as money hungry vendors they ended up renting me 1/2 of the room when i thought i was getting the whole room...so they are hosting 2 seperate functions out of 1 room by inserting a divider..wich means Disaster and I need you ASAP, i come from a family of 7 children -- i am the only girl out of 6 boys, and all my brothers are flying in...Please help me with this , as a bride all I do is worry...about this day and what will go wrong!!! Will my guest be accomodated appropriately, will the DJ even fit...and we won't even have much of a dance floor...Won't you please come to Sunny Orlando and Save the day!!! I need YOU David please!!!!

Worried Bride 2 B!
and faithfull fan
Antonia

I would like to know- who pays for the complete change- the wedding dress, bridesmaids dress, & all of the other things that are needed for the wedding

Hey David,
Well I am married and living in South Carolina. I moved from pennsylvania because my husband is in the Air Force. We never had the chance to have a wedding so here we are planning for it. The date will be August 14th 2010.. August 14 is the date we started dating (4 years ago). He will be going to Iraq in January so everything will be in my hands. I am stressed just thinking about it. I do not know where to start can you help! please! =) I need to know the things he will need to do before he leaves because he might be back in June which leaves no time. The wedding will be in Jersey or New York where it is closer to our family, and also because I will be going back home when he leaves. I love your work and need serious help! Thanks!

Dear David,
I'm getting married in May 22, 2010, and Always wanted to have those elegant lights that bright up the reception room with pink, blue, or green, but I have no idea where to find them. And also the place my fiance and I have rented comes with these cheesey centerpieces, and I just wanted to see what you think about making my own because after seeing your new season I kinda want some of the elements but with a affordable price.

P.S. Will you ever come down south? (DALLAS, TX) I dont mean to be sound selfish, but can we share you with New York, I oneday wish that you could for one season...hmm maybe right when its time for my wedding...and BAMM I'm on the show..lol well it was worth the try but if you and WeTv decides to let this happen. I want to be the first one on your list. lol THANKS

Hi David,
My name is Harriett from the Bronx,NY and I need some help planning this event. I'm going to be 50 on 11/29/2010 and I want to plan a wedding but incorprate my life achievements such as I'm Graduating with a BS,I'll Be celebrating 20 Years on my job, I'll be turning 50 Years old and I'll be getting remarried to my ex husband after 20 years. I need help with event...Please help me. All I know is that I want Purple, Lavender,Cream and Gold for the colors and I need some advice on how to keep it beautiful and inexpensive for a bout 60-75 guests.

David, Your style is amazing and I love the new show. I can't get enough of tasteful weddings. My daughter's was three years ago on the beach and I'm still flying high. SW Florida is a fabulous place and maybe you'll be planning a wedding here soon. Your impeccable suits do not go unnoticed. Keep up the hard work because your show is humorous, tender and simply beautiful.
csbflorida

Dear David,

Here is a real challenge for you. My son, Chris, and his fiancé, Allison, are both physically challenged and are due to get married on October 17, 2009. As you can imagine their budget is very limited and they are scraping by as best they can to pull this together. Allison is in a wheelchair and Chris has issues with his balance. Both have cerebral palsy but are not mentally-impaired. Chris takes awesome care of Allison and physically carries her around when needed – in and out of wheelchair, etc. It is truly a miracle that they found each other as they were both looking for someone to love. They are so excited to be getting married!

My mother watches your show and had this idea that you might be able to help them. What a nice surprise this would be for them. Believe me they need your help!! I know this is short notice but this would be so awesome for them.

Please help them!

hey!
A friend of mine was on this past season, Noell, she said you were amazing! I was wondering when casting for the next season was going to begin. I was hoping to apply and get on the show! I really need the help, but i'll save the details for the application. Thanks again! ~Ashley

Hello Lost in the Garden!

I think you are spot on for choosing your venue for the reason you did. For décor that is both beautiful, fresh and cost-efficient, nothing can compare with your natural surroundings! I call it Mother Nature’s own contribution to your day. If you are able to have your wedding in a tent, ask for a clear vinyl tent that will allow your guests to enjoy the foliage and sky throughout the night.

It’s fantastic you are so eco-minded; in fact, that’s one of the most important parts of outdoor weddings for a planner (especially as it can be costly to restore grass and gardens that may have been “visited” by some wayward partiers or damaging decorations.) For an outdoor dance floor that also preserves the grass, look into elevated platforms. Ask your venue, lighting or rental company about creating a sturdy low stage that will only touch the ground with support legs. Your guests will also appreciate this—heels and soil are not a good pairing! To abide by the open flame restrictions, use mechanical taper and tea-light candles (think elegant versions of the ones you see in windows at the holidays.)

Thanks for your question! I hope all brides will become as earth-conscious as you! Happy entertaining! -- David

Mika2331,

To make a theme like this work, first start thinking outside of the box! I’m talking about getting away from the literal (no napkins folded into the shape of a bird please!) and more towards the creative concept.

When people think of doves, they naturally think white, so the white should be your main color. I actually would love to see all-white for this, but you can use your silver and blue as your accents.

Spray vintage birdcages (found at yard sales, craft stores, or home décor stores) silver and lay them in creative fashion across tables. Ask your florist to help create floral to go with the cages. Alternatively, you can add just a few delicate feathers to your bouquet, your centerpieces and even your napkin treatments. There are feathers that are less like a boa and more like discreet, interesting fashion accessories that will keep you on track for elegance rather than looking like you’ve just flown the coup!

Regarding favors, I can’t be a stronger advocate for two-in-one place card/favors like Caroline’s! Here is where you can be literal: a silver dove paperweight or dove-shaped white chocolates would both work atop each setting. Don’t forget, it’s more than just looks when it comes to a theme—doves make me think peaceful serenity. A harpist during your ceremony or cocktail hour will be the icing on the cake to set the tone, and is sure to make your guests fall in love…with doves. -- David

Hi David, I looooooooooove your show... I am looking forward to the new season to get ideas for my upcoming wedding in 2010. We don't have a date yet since my fiance is currently serving in Iraq but we will be deciding on it upon his safe return.

I will be contacting you to get some ideas from you. We have a very tight budget but I dream of a simple yet elegant and classy wedding. I'm thinking Spain/Morocco as my inspiration for our special day...

You are amazing and I congratulate you for all the beautiful weddings you have put together. The transformations are great but most of all I love the impact you have made in the bride's lives. God Bless!!!

David, I have to tell you: I came across your cable show when I was channel surfing while exercising, and beyond your evident sense of good taste, what particularly mesmerized me was how you tactfully handle your brides and thoughtfully guide them to making their best decisions.

I'm a wedding professional myself, a photographer in the NYC/long island area, and dealing with local couples' senses of aesthetics is a pretty big part of my dealings as well. I really appreciate your finesses in dealing with brides as well as your obvious desire to delight them. I know what a wonderful feeling it is when one does so!

Bravo!

David, I just watched your show for the first time today. The episode was with the bride that had a "Diamond White Wedding". You made it amazingly beautiful. I am sure everyone descrbes your work with very discriptive words, but I am wondering what words I can say to get you to pick my wedding to host? Dave and I are planning our ceremony this coming March in the Garden District in New Orleans. I know you would be able to do some special things at the location we have chosen. Anyhow, looking forward to hearing what you have to say about my request.
-Caryl and Dave

Hi David,
My daughter's wedding is sept. 24th 2011. She is very outdoorsy, she loves rifle and archery hunting. We're planning a kinda big 300 people wedding. She would love to somehow incorporate the outdoor theme, but keep the wedding elegant...sounds like a daunting task!! We want it to be elegant, BUT, try to put their personalties into the theme too. I did buy her a camo garter set, but that's as far as i'lll take the camo theme!!! .She also decided on individual pumpkin pies for favors. Her colors scheme will be orange gold and red. My biggest fear is that it will be tacky and not the elegant wedding she so much deserves. We would VERY much appreciate and help or ideas you could give us!! Thanks sooo much.

David,
My Fiance and I are planning an October 2 2010 wedding with a Starry Night theme. We are from a very small town and I am having difficulty finding decorations that are elegant and reasonably priced. I am also a little concerned because all of the wedding colors I see are pastel type colors or natural colors and unfortunately, I am just not thrilled with those types of colors. I would like to use Deep rich colors such as cobalt blue, black and silver, but I do not want these to be tacky or too dark and gothic looking.
I would like a whimsical and romatic feel. We have a tighter budget. Please help, We are lost!!

I need help we are a young colage couple who want to get marired a month after graduation and then move half way across the country all in a month. It will be starting a part of are lives. Witch is going to hard but we can only save 3,000 for the wedding we plane on 75 people is that enuff money to do a wedding. Or sould we just do a corthouse wedding.

Dear David,

I'm gettting married on September 25, 2010 to the man I love. I love the idea of a black & white wedding with purple as an accent color. However, I'm at a loss on how to accomplish this. I've heard about having a theme but I cannot think of one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I love your show. I watch with my sisters (there's 5 of us total).

Deb from PA

Dear David,
My husband and I are planning the wedding we never had for May 2010. It will be our 25th anniversary and since our son pasted away last year it has made us realize that life is too short to not have the wedding we have laways wanted. We are very limited on funds and are in need of ideas for a vow renewal. I would also like to somehow bring his memory into the renewal along with my living kids and grandkids. PLEASE HELP!!
PS: I would really like to see a vow renewal show someday

Hi David

I love your show! I have a question I am hoping you can help me with. I want to wear my mothers wedding dress on my wedding day. I do not have a date set yet, sometime in May 2011. I found the dress in a shopping bag in my parents basement. My parents would have been married 35 years this coming December. My mom passed away August 30, 2009. David, I have to wear this dress. We always talked about it as I was growing up & it will make me feel as if even a bigger part of her is at my wedding. I live in Queens, NY & was wondering if there was anywhere you could recommend of where I could bring it to get cleaned. I know you have a warehouse in Mamaroneck. It has some stains & is definitely dirty. Any help you could provide I would appreciate. I am willing to travel to get this cleaned as long as I know it can be done.

Thanks so much David,
Shannon

Hi David,

I am having a wedding on July 3, 2010. My colors are green and purple. I thinking about putting purple organza on every other table and using purple chair ties. How do i bring the green theme into my wedding reception? What type of flowers will fit well as a center piece and be relatively inexpensive? I have about 20 tables to decorate. How do I manage a mother and god mother who are at 2 extremes? One wants to make everything (garage sale) and the other wants but the best of everything (penthouse). Finally, my fianace wants a punch fountain and I don't. What are some of the alternative could be offered to him instead?

Diva413

Hello David!
First I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy watching your show, I record it as to not miss an episode.

My question to you is......I am getting ready to celebrate my 20th Wedding Anniversary and every 10 years we re-dedicate ourselves to one another. This year is going to be even more special since we were just teenagers when we were first married. All of this being said, I have a suggestion for you and your show.....how about a re-dedication ceremony for people like myself and husband. Who may have not had the dream wedding but so far beaten the odds and are still going strong. It would be neat to see the original wedding pictures and see the celebration of marriage 10, 20,30 years or more later. Celebratioon beating today's odds of still being together.

Hope this will be an idea for a future episode as I am sure it would interesting to watch.

Thanks again!
Donna

David-
I absolutely love your show. I would like to know the name of the designer who made the bridesmaid dresses that you picked for this evenings eposide (10-11-09)? I want for all my bridesmaids to feel comfortable regardless of their sizes and I'm currently having problems finding a dress that would work for all of them and the dress you picked tonight really seems like something that may work for all my girls.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jo Ann

Hi David:
My Fiance and I are getting Married on June 25, 2010 in front of the Justice of the Peace and later have a bigger wedding. My question is How can I make our wedding day more special than just saying I do? Is it appropriate to wear a wedding dress? I have the dress picked out. Our cake planned out. As well as our colors. We don't have the money to go all out like the brides on platium weddings. Do you have any advice?

Hi David, I'm getting married July 8,2010; finally I have been engaged for years! Something stopped us from walking the aisle and we put it off until I said its time. My budget is really tight. I'm setting my theme to go with the venue which is rustic. I'm using aqua, pale yellow and sage green as my colors. I want to use flowers in season but I don't know how to make them work with these small rectangular crates I have; I also have small flameless candles to add to them. Do you have any tips? Also for the groom's wear my fiancee and I compromised on it he refuses any neckwear. My question is do you recommend any styles for the warm weather season. We will be outside during the ceremony in Mass. My daughters will be a part of the wedding as well, the youngest who is 3 will be the flower girl, my oldest who will be 9 is a Jr bridesmaid but my 6 year old I'm not sure of she competes with her older sister alot how do I make her feel her role is important too without making her think she is stuck with her younger sister? Anyway you can help me would be great. Thank you Danielle

David, I need some help. I'm getting married on October 16, 2010, and since my father is no longer alive, I won't be having the traditional father-daughter dance at the reception. However, I would like to do something special to recognize my mom; w...e are very close and she is one of my best friends in the whole world. Do you have any suggestions?

Nina

Hi David ive been married for 7 yrs. we went to the courthouse and got married.My hubby wants a very nice anniversary party in 8-09-2010. We love sage and blue and pink but i dont know where to start.We have limited funds and live a simple life where to start?

Is there ANY dresses out there with SLEEVES!!!! I am maid of honor in a 5/2010 wedding. I am a bigger girl who wants my arms covered. I dont like the "shawl" attached to a straples dress. I dont want a jacket that looks like its just there to cover my arms. I dont want to wear a reject dress from some King Arthur movie, I would like a dress with a sleeve that comes to the elbow. I have been in Plus Size fashion for 25 years and I cant believe how hard it is to find a pretty dress.

My bride would also like to have sleeves on her wedding dress. But we cant even find one sample to try on. She is of average size but would prefer to have upper arms covered.

We live in NJ. Any help out there?
thank you.

Hi David,
I am sure you have heard this a thousand times, but I just wanted to tell you that I love your show. I do have a question for you too. I have lived with my Fiancé for about three years now and we have accumulated everything we need. Is there a way were we can politely ask for money instead of gifts or is that a NO NO. Your help and any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Crystal B.

Hi David, although I plan weddings all the time, I am suddenly faced with building anxiety about my own wedding. Because I am 39 years old, have no children and will be a first time bride, family and friends are already putting pressure on me about my plans for this wedding. My fiance and I want this to be everything we ever wanted but because we have such a large family, so many friends and well established relationships with co-workers, we anticipate at least 300 guests which puts a damper on our ability to host our nuptials and reception in a more upscale venue. We currently have booked a reception hall in Maryland which will accomodate the number of guests and won't put us in the poor house. With that, I intend to do a lot of the planning myself and us family and friends talents as well. The colors I have chosen for the October 23, 2010 ceremony and reception are Chocolate, Champagne and Orange hues from bright to lighter shades (like peach). What are your thoughts on using lighting in this hall to give it a better appeal and also what other suggestions do you have for improving a plain large space. I have a thosand other questions but I'm just so undecided at this time.

Hi David, I love your show. PLEASE tell your brides to hold their bouquets DOWN low infront of their waiste, not up by their chest. It looks A LOT better especially for pictues. For some reason most brides hold their bouquets way too high. You'll notice it all the time now I've mentioned it. Also, a bride won't faint if she bends her knees and no one will notice if her skirt is big.
Cheers,
Kerry

Hi David, it is a pleasure watching your show. You are such an amazing person inside and out. I admire your work and your caring personality. My boyfriend and I of almost 7 years are planning on getting married. Our relationship began as a blind prom date in high school. Since then we have made mistakes, learned from them and each other, grown with each other, and can't stand to be away from each other. Granted it hasn't been all "peaches and cream", there has been more good than bad. I often daydream about having a "fairly tale" wedding of soft pinks/lilacs,elegance, beauty, and sophistication. My only problem is that I'm not sure if it would turn out right. I can sacrifice changing my theme to achieve elegance, beauty, and sophistication. I think someone as creative and experienced as yourself would know if this is the right path to take.

Sincerely,
Tese

dear david
what do you think i am having my wedding in winter on the beach the bride is in red and the bridesmaids are in black short dresses the boys are in sleeveless suits the reception will be a picnic type the brides dress has been called the southern belle from hell

Hi David! I don't normally get on web sites and type personal things, but I am hoping you can offer me alot of advice here. I am 45 years old and have never married. I finally met my soul mate... the man of my dreams. We want to get married, but I am dealing with my father who has dementia and is in his 80's and my mother who constantly cares for him inbetween her dr's appts. and I feel everything is on my shoulders. It seems we don't have enough time or money to plan what we want, and if we actually do plan it after all this time, my father thinks we are already married! I don't want to continue with a long drawn out story, but will you please offer me some suggestions on what I should do here? Where do I start? Is there a simple way to have a small but elegant wedding without all the expense and hassle? All of my friends married at much younger ages and they all had very expensive, elegant, large weddings. How will they feel if I leave them out? I just can't get beyond everything to get my dream day planned. See my dilemma?!?!?! HELP please! I know you can guide me in the right direction and offer me some good advice that will help me... Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. I really appreciate it!

David, I hope you are doing exellent!! I have been engaged for 4 years and finally we have a date for 03.13.10 the days go by and I can't find time to plan. I have ideas about an outdoor wedding - small and intimate 50 guest tops. We both like simple but elegant, and since the wedding is in march the weather might affect outdoors. I want it to be special to both of us and for it to reflect us both not just me. So my question to you is... When are you coming to California?? and Can you help me? i know it's a lot to ask but please help me. . I need your help because only you can pull this one off!

You did a wedding where you had diamond paperweights with the guests name & underneath it had the table numbers on them. What type of pen was used to write the names? Is there a special diamond paper weight or is any okay?

HI David,
My name is Diana and I am a future upcoming South Florida Bride. I have been Planning my own wedding for the past year and it's right around the corner. Just a few questions, my venue was what we could afford it's a very old sailboat house on the water. The ceremony will take place outdoors, and the reception under the porch which seats 140. Only expecting 70. I want a very tropical wedding, how can i transform this old boathouse into a springtime tropical retreat? My dream is more then my pocket (lol) . We love the ocean and it is what has inspired our wedding theme. Can the bridesmaids wear all long dresses that are not the same style, as long as the colors match. My gown is ivory and the wedding colors are two shades of tropical blues. We have silver as our accent color with shades of coral as well. Do i have to much going on? Thanks for your help David as it's been quite a struggle for me all alone, i am really feeling the stress, we all want our special day to be picture perfect. I lay awake many nights taking in the thought of how this will all turn out, and i get a relaxed feeling that seems to soothe me!
With much love
Diana Cleveland

Hi, David
My name is Charlanda and I'm from Detroit, MI. I was wondering how can I get you to come here and help plan a Wedding?

Oops, My name is Mary and my fiance's name is Mike

I want my wedding to be special for me and my FIANCE!!

Dear: David

My name is Natassja and i am 26yrs old my fiancee name is Albert. This is my second marriage and I want it done beautifully, My first marriage was at 16 in city hall and I was wearing someone elses dress that was two times my size, I had no reception in fact I want to work at kmart. My fiancee is trying so hard to give me the dream wedding I have always wanted, But with 2 kids in school ages 8 and 10 are wedding budget is on a tight lease if you get my drift lol. My wedding budget is about $5000. and I am trying to throw a Oriental reception, My wedding cake is about $1000. (I designed it my self to interpret me and him our wedding cake is red with three tiers the top and bottom tier consists of music notes and butterfly in gold and black, and the middle tier consists of a music sheet with music notes) so that leaves me with $4000. to pay for my dress which I plan to go to china town for, my fiancees suite which I also plan to go to china town for, a venue, food, and maybe a D.J if a D.J is not possible then my Ipod will have to do. I want my wedding to be special not only to me but to my Fiancee as well, I love him to the depths of my soul and this wedding is for the both of us. He has been involved in every step of the way. I have not yet been able to find a venue with catering in Chinese food. If you have any ideas that could help me I would greatly appreciate it. I am in Bronx, NY.

Thank You
Natassja

Hi David ~

HELP!! Came back from my floweriest and was disappointed with the sample centerpiece that they created. During my initial meeting I expressed my lack of knowledge of flowers but did share that I wanted white/ivory and silver centerpieces as the wedding is this New Years Eve. I did not want winter wonderland or too romantic but got blah. Anyway trying to get inspirations/photos/suggestions to best express my vision to the floweriest of an chic New Years Wedding centerpiece. Less than two months for my wedding. Thanks, Gracias & Merci (Colombian & French wedding!)

Dear David, My niece is getting married next July. Here wedding will be in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (not known for it's sophistication). She is a very large lady and 1) has chosen a gown that does not flatter her 2) Her bridesmaid dresses will be something called Mermaid in color (sort of a sea foam green and teal) 3) I'm fairly sure that the reception will be in a Moose Hall or some kind of building on that order and that she, her family, and her bridesmaids will be doing the decorating. My brother's company has felt the economic crunch and he really doesn't have a lot to spend on a wedding. She is special to me and I would like to see her have a nice wedding. Her family favors her younger sister and she has never received the kind of encouragement she deserves. Her mom and sister are in charge. Help is there anything I can do! I will probably not be attending since I live so far away and am handicapped and can't fly. You are such a miracle worker, suggestions PLEASE!

Hi David,

My name is Myesha and I am getting married in May of 2010. I am beginning my planning but i'm already stressed. I am an only child and the oldest grandchildren so because of this, my whole family feels that they have say in what is done in my wedding. I feel like i'm loosing control of what I want. The ideas that I have are not what my mother and aunties want, and since they are helping financially, I feel that I have to let them have what they feel is best and I don't think thats fair to me. I have just started planning and I already want to go and alope! please help me David!

I hear ya girl! Just remember, this is my second wedding. A bride knows when she found the perfect dress. Once you find the dress, everything will fall into place. Don't worry about making everyone else happy. Remind them this is about you and your soon-to-be husband's day. They don't like it, kiss them good-bye.

Hello,

Hi David,

My name is Michelle Coleman and I am excited to get in contact with you hoping I will be chosen for you to lead me in the right direction for my upcoming wedding July 17, 2010. I just want to give you a little run down of myself, I live in east Flatbush, Brooklyn and I met my future husband through a blind date through one of my best friends....and he is one of the greatest life changes I have experienced. So, now my problem is I have to much things I want to do to make this the wedding of the year, but I don't have a clue how to put it together and I need, need, need your help. I have been doing alot of on-line shopping for almost everything. My wedding ceremony will be in Brooklyn and my venue will be at Leonard's of Great Neck. If you can contact me so we can talk further that would be really great.

I think they need to have a new bridal show. I see all these women that are newly weds having such elaborate wedding and then I see my friends renewing there vows and its just a simple thing. for those who had a fabulous wedding in the first place that is great but I think a show called the "the wedding I always wished for" or "the wedding I never had" or "renewing our vows in style". something like that done by david for women like me that never really had an elaborate wedding would be so fabulous. I always wanted the big wedding but never had the money and now after 26 years I have asked my husband if we could renew our vows but of course he's not that enthused, I would like the chance to have a real wedding like the ones that David does but never in my life have I had the finances. after going through cancer I have changed my ideals alot and I really want to renew my vows to renew some of the romance that we have lost through the years. but most of all I think all in all a TV show like this one would be so amazing for women like myself. Its just an idea but if you ever gave it a thought I personally think it would make a great show.

Hi David,
I have a suggestion for DianeTheLibrarian. Depending on your theme, perhaps you can get a local drama group or dance group to volunteer their time as "characters" or create a routine to entertain your guests. Try the local colleges or high schools. It will be good as practice and a teaching tool for dealing with the public... maybe look great on a resume with a letter from you saying how wonderful they were.

A comment for you, David. Have you ever considered doing a program for other occasions, like birthdays? I have a daughter turning 21 in January and would like to do something special. I imagine anniversaries would be good as a program as well. But I want to do something really big and need help in getting freebies from others because I am disabled and still trying to get my disability benefits (taken 3 years so far). So if you have suggestions on how I can go about making it happen for her, I'm all ears.

Thank you for bringing some joy into my life with My Fair Wedding. I really enjoy it and have learned a great deal from the show (not to mention seeing how the other half lives. WHO KNEW?).

Hello David,
I need your magic!! I am the mother of the bride and I need a dress that will make me look, young, slim and tall !! All the dresses I tried on look horrible!! My daughter wants me to wear a ball gown, but i look wider than I am tall. Where can I go and what type of dress does a 5 foot size 14 woman get??? The wedding is 3/07/10, so I have to order one very soon. Please help!! Thank you in advance.
Bridesmom13

Hi David,
I am a new wedding planner. and Had my 4th wedding last night. everything was beautiful and was on time. the problem I ran into is the couple had a 4 hour open bar. the venue stopped serving alcohol after 2 hours. many of the guest had way to much to drink and were very intoxicated. the bride and Groom were upset. with in 20 minutes of the bar not serving, 90% of the guest left. how would you have handled the situation between the venue , guest and the bride and groom?
Thank you
Kim

Dear David most of the weddings and comments have been about brides and their fantasy weddings. My crazy beautiful niece Melissa had planned a wonderful wedding and proceeded to get an ulcer from all that planning and then cancelled it due to the fact that her fiance was cheating on her. When her aunt, my older sister got married my niece Melissa gave her her wedding dress that she had spent a lot of money and sweat over. Fast forward to the here and now, Melissa has a really wonder new fiance named Johnny and he's the one that wants to have the fantasy wedding. All Melissa wants is to have her grandma Carmen at the ceremony. Johnny wants to have his grandfather stand up for him and the big wedding with the tux and whole nine yards. They were going to start planning their wedding when Johnnys brother lost his job in the midths of putting together his own wedding and Johnny stepped up and help his brother out. I wish I could help them but I take my mom to Dialysis 3 days a week and have had to cut my hours at work, my mom can't help because she only has social security to live on. We both wish that you could help these two wonderful kids. Have a great day and hope you can make it out to California soon.

Dear David;
My name is James and i am planning on marrying the lovely Shericka Lamb in August of 2010. We have been engaged for a little under a year now and during this year I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure after suffering a heart attack. My question to you is, do you know any venues in the Long Island area that are not too costly? Our bill priorities have changed now since i am paying off hospital debts. I am looking to you for answers because my fiance is absolutely in love with your show and the wonderful weddings you create. please help!!
James Dudley

David,

I'm 25 and planning a June 2010 elegant beach themed wedding in upstate NY. I’ve spent so much time on the internet looking for centerpiece ideas but haven’t come across anything that really speaks to me. I’ve even tried to come up with my own ideas using sand, sea shells and candles but I can’t seem to put anything together that stands out. I really want my guests to say “WOW” when they see our centerpieces. I’m not a huge fan of tall centerpieces or a lot of flowers. Our colors are fuschia, black and white. Could you please provide some guidance on how to create centerpieces that will give that will give that “WOW” factor based on our theme??

Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Christina

Hi David,
I just want you know that you are truly a bride-to-be's best friend. Your inspirations that turn lives around for couples on their wedding day is so touching, it just brings tears to my eyes! I've been with my boyfriend for 14 years. We've been blessed with 2 sons (6 and 1 years old) and have a house of our own. We talked about marriage but no engagement and planning yet. Our 6 year old gets really excited when he hears us discussing and always say "If you love each other you should just get married!" And my boyfriend and I would just look at each other and smile. We both, however, want a small wedding if we do plan to marry (125 to 150). Although at times I wished I could have that dream wedding someday. Would it be wrong if we didn't have a wedding party--just myself, boyfriend, and 2 sons? Or do we need a best man and maid-of-honor? I would love to hear your suggestions. What do you think?
Thanks David...

Mr.Tutera,
I am a 41 year old mother of 2 step~mother of 4 ,a wife of 4 years, and my most prized title is grandmother. I live in upstate New York, Ive seen you on tv and Ive always wanted to ask you a few things. I LOVE weddings. I did some by mail classes..done good at them but unfortunatlly didnt get a chance financilly to finish. I tried to do my own wedding...what a disaster. I thought I could do it because I did my little brothers wedding ...making the gown included...in a very short time with limited money and pulled it off beautifully. Mine was really bad,wrong dress for the time of year,mother~in~law changed my color a week before the wedding,had no control over the reception..my husbands friends boys seen the cake and just decided to treat themselves to it with out us even cutting it first. It was suppose to be the most wonderful day of my life and it turned out to be the BIGGEST MESS!!!! Well anyway....one of the questions I would like to ask you is...How do I become YOU? Another question is...If I cant be you how do I do what you do...not on TV but just weddings in general? T I have more but they all just excapted me...so ill say good~bye for now!

Thanks for your time,
Debby Funk :)

MR TUTERA,
I'M IN DIRE NEED OF YOUR EXPERTISE!!! MY HUSBAND AND I GOT MARRIED AT THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND DIDN'T HAVE A RECEPTION. I'M NOW IN THE MIDST OF PLANNING A 1ST YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PARTY SLATED FOR 02/20/2010, AND WAS WONDERING IF IT IS TACKY OR CHILDISH TO DECORATE THE ROOM WITH A BANNER, BALLOONS, CURLING RIBBON, STREAMERS AND CONFETTI. WE ARE ON A TIGHT BUDGET AND ALTHOUGH I WANT TO KEEP IT INEXPENSIVE AS POSSIBLE, I DON'T WANT TO BE LAUGHED AT EITHER...ANY ADVICE FROM YOU WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! I WATCH YOUR SHOW AND YOU DO SUCH WONDERFUL WORK, PLEASE RESPOND ASAP AS I'M STARTING TO PULL MY HAIR OUT WITH WORRY BECAUSE MY DATE IS APPROACHING FAST!!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE AND I WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH YOUR SHOW!!
SINCERELY, MRSROB09

David, Love your show. I have a question: My daughter is getting married in May, 2010. She has selected a beautiful princess style ballgown wedding dress. It is very fancy and fits her small, petite body well. My concern is with the bridesmaid dresses. She has selected a strapless, black, waisted dress that barely touches the knee in a plain fabric. The bridesmaids range in age from 12 through 32 and sizes 2 through 18. I have suggested that the bridal gown sets the tone for the wedding and that the brides maids need fancy gowns also. She likes the black dresses and thinks they are cute. They are but not for this venue. Any help on this? MOB(mother of
Bride)

Hi David,
I am a huge fan of your show, it's absolutely delicious. I don't think an episode goes by without shedding a tear. I got married back in 2007 and OH how I wish I would have known more about you then!
My Wedding:

Backyard wedding (my sister-in-law's house), patio chairs (the cheap plastic one's you buy anywhere!!), some were white and some were green, soda cans, plastic cups, plastic dinnerware, Mexican buffet dinner with huge plastic silverware, cakes from Costco, my sister-in-law's friend took our pics (not a professional photographer unfortunately), I don't like how my pictures came out, my daughter (flower girl) fell asleep, none of the guests danced, we couldn't invite all of our family, my dress was on sale for $89. This is our second marriage and although the wedding was not the one from my dreams, I did marry a wonderful man that loves not only me but my two children.

I know that I will be using all your fabulosity towards my daughter's wedding! (She is only 5 right now though) :)That is FOR SURE!!

Continued success! And keep those wonderful stories coming!!

Hi, David, I enjoy your show so much! It is thrilling to see the transformation these brides go through.
They become beautiful, confident, and radiant: they know that you have blessed them with your humor, your thoughtfulness, your skill!
Thank God you have saved them from toting tacky parasols, plastic bridal bouquets, plastic cups (plastic anything), spider decor, too tight or too large dresses, fake flame torches and jousting -- and a reception at the firehouse! Ga!
My niece Katrina is trying to win a wedding cake through a promotion on Facebook (any other readers can go to Lush Couture cakes on Facebook and vote for her! You can read her story there, too.)
Katrina is a social worker in Oakland, CA. She got engaged this summer, and she is trying to plan her wedding with very limited funds. They are a sweet, fun-loving couple who are very outdoors-adventurous. Katrina hiked the John Muir trail solo this summer; weeks of hiking and mountain-climbing. Her fiance Chad is also an avid mountain-climber.
I live in Seattle. Most of our family lives back east. Katrina and Chad chose to marry in California because so many of their friends live there, and that is their home; we all respect that.
I had heard that Katrina was looking for a venue, so we didn't have a wedding date until I received her "save the date" card in the mail last week. I was expecting to read that her wedding was going to take place in Berkeley. Instead, I read that it is going to take place in June, 2010 in Suisun City, CA, in what looks like a nature preserve. I followed the link and it seems that half of this place is marshland. I understand that they partly chose this site so that their friends could stay at the campgrounds. I'm sure they are counting on a beautiful sunset, for their ceremony. But I am worried that Katrina will try to do too much, and not enjoy her day. She has a huge heart and she will be putting her guests first.
I am from Jersey, and I don't do tents, especially the night before or the night following a wedding!
My sister (the bride's mom, who lives in NY) and I will stay in a hotel. I suggested that we put up the newlyweds in a hotel for the evening of their wedding, but my sister said they intend to stay at the campgrounds, so they can have breakfast with their friends in the morning. If I know Katrina, she will cook for everyone. Everyone.
I am a distance away. I have kids so I won't be able to arrive with them until a few days before the wedding. What can I do to help her plan this wedding (without being intrusive) so she can actually enjoy it? Thank you! Janet

Hi MR. David -

My name is Misty Dennis and I am inquiring about whether or not you plan vow renewals. My heart skipped a beat when I thought I had a year and 3 months to plan my parents 40 year anniversary. The thought came to mind to have them renew their vows. Thinking my siblings and I had plenty of time to save up for this special occasion. Let me tell you their wedding was not what their relationship is up to par with. They are the most in love couple I know. There's so much love and respect in their relationship it made it difficult for "us kids" to live up to in our own relationships. So sad that their 3 kids all have been married and divorced trying to create a similar relationship. I now have found my "soul mate" and we got married last year in Italy. I appreciate having a similar loving relationship like theirs. We even double date quite a bit and love my parents so much! I would love to give them something fabulous with your expertise of class and taste. Instead of their less than exciting wedding and honeymoon in Juarez.

Sincerely,
Misty
Albuquerque, NM

hey david
my name is sarah, and im getting married on december of next year. im having and issues with doing to much to fast. but i cant decide on what i really want. i know that my colors are chocolate brown, and ivory. and i know i dont want to have a sit down dinner i want heavy orderves. and i have found out the fashion. but other than that im lost. i have my mom helping me but im driving her crazy with wanting to do it all right now. what can i do..?

sincerely
sarah
St.Marys GA

Dear David,
My name is Heather and my fiance and I are planning our wedding for Novemember of 2010. At first we were planning on having the regular large wedding w/ approximately 120 guests. After sitting down with our estimates it just wasn't feasable. We've been hit really hard with the recession and just cannot afford to entertain 100+ people. So we downsized our budget from $10000 to $3500. We both LOVED the venue we picked so we decided to keep that the same but our guest list has now been down sized to 30 people. It only consists of our parents, grandmothers, and siblings, and really this is perfectly fine with me. Neither me or my fiance likes being the center of attention of lots of people and we are very simple. Deep down I'm sure I want to have the big princess wedding but it is just not possible for us and we don't want to wait two years to have to get married. But onto my major concern, from watching your show I always see brides that have purchased items online and your reaction is typically that they are tacky. The venue we are having it at is a Victorian house that has been restored into a restaurant/wedding facilty, so there is plenty of character that we do not have to do too much. Our colors are mocha & champange and like I said before we are very simple, not flashy at all. Do you have any tips for simple decorations to spice it up just a little and add our own personal touch to the occasion. My mother keeps finding little trinket type things online and specialty type stores and I kind of cringe. Would using votive candles on the tables be enough. The reception room is beautiful as it is, with dark wood panelled walls, high cealings, fire place and oversized tables/chairs. Any input would be great. You are very inspiring to alot of brides and give a bride confidence that even weddings on a small budget can be a dream come true.
Sincerely, Heather, Jacksonville, FL

David i wa wondering how i could get your help in planning my wedding in july.....i was 15 when i had my first child and got married for the first time at 18 but didnt have the money for a real fairytale wedding...i have since then met sum1 new and have another child and i want to take this wedding seriously and get the wedding i have always dreamd of but planning it has been a nightmare.

Hello,
My name is Madeline am 28 n a mother of 4.I live in New Jersey.My fiance and me meet at the airport five years ago and today we are planning owe wedding. My wedding is Feb. 19, 2011 the reason y is so far is cause am planning a big Disney wedding. Like a cinderella wedding with a horse and carriege,in a big castle(that would be the church),and with my prince charming.Can you please give me some ideas.Thank you

Hi David (my new weding inspiration God)-
Imwriting this at 4 AM to keep this hidden from my husband' hoping you could help with something I'm planning about a year in advance. My husband and I are married three years ago, and due to work, our children from previous relationships adjusting, work,etc. we never took a honeymoon. I have booked us a weekling cruise (10/31/10 thu 11/5/10)our of of home port (Baltimore) to the Bahamas, and even though he doesn't know it, I'm trying to arrange a surprise proposal on the ship for a vow renewal. My problem is I don't know where to start...I have an idea of a pic of a dress I saw on idea, but not sure if it would work with my figure (I'm a plusser, and when I go to bridal shops I don't know what to believe whether it works or not) Another part of the renewal asking hi to marry me again- I can't figure a way to word it that its not cheesy, and something that would blow his mind away (as he is the surpriser in our family- I' doing this to one up his wedding proposal in front of two thousand people and newspapers, crews. etc. Can you help????
Brandee
mortuarygirlz@yahoo.com

Dear David,
I just wanted to write and tell you what a blessing you are to all the lives you touch! It is obvious that you love what you do, and it shows. I am so very happy to see you have your own line of dresses, seems to me there is no one better to do it!!!

I am married and have commited the cardinal sin of using fake flowers, BUT they were hand picked, looked very real, and were roses. Of course I did another thing you should never do, our wedding was planned in 3 days! Yep you heard me right, and for us it was perfect. I found my dress, the church and the reception was here at home. Our daughter who was 4 at the time was a part of the wedding and actually a part of the cermony in that she also got a ring. She is 8 now and refers to it as "our" wedding day. It was plan and simple but very perfect for us. It just all fell into place. Very small and very intimate.

So keep up the good work, and know that not all your fans are getting married in the near future. You are wonderful and make a bride and grooms day unforgettable. In truth, what would my wedding have looked like had you been there? I can't even imagine. Oh did I mention that my husband and I are 52 and 53 with an 8 year old? Our blessing, our mid life miracle!!

Bless you for all you do, and the happiness you bring others!!! One of God's Angel's for sure. Take care and God Bless!! Jeanne...Mansfield Ohio

Hi David. My name is Lauren Thompson. I am a soon to be bride in about 6 months. My wedding date is My 16th 2010 in Kauai, HI. It is a destination wedding and a stressful one at that. I know you get these emails all the time asking for your wonderful help, but I am asking you please help me. I have no idea what Im doing as a bride. My officiant for the wedding was just fired by me because she gave my coworker (who is also getting married two days after me on the same island) the exact same vows as me and also offered her a cheaper price than me. I now am trying to hire a new one. I have no photographer, my reception is going to be in my soon to be mother in laws backyard (god forbid it rain). We have no tables, no food, and our music is coming from CD's we are making. My dress was bought and now I am tearing it apart trying to make it look unique and fearing Im just making it worse. Im stressed and dont know what to do. I have no help from anyone because its just a vacation to the guests so they no interest in helping. Please help! Please!

Hi David. My name is Lauren Thompson. I am a soon to be bride in about 6 months. My wedding date is My 16th 2010 in Kauai, HI. It is a destination wedding and a stressful one at that. I know you get these emails all the time asking for your wonderful help, but I am asking you please help me. I have no idea what Im doing as a bride. My officiant for the wedding was just fired by me because she gave my coworker (who is also getting married two days after me on the same island) the exact same vows as me and also offered her a cheaper price than me. I now am trying to hire a new one. I have no photographer, my reception is going to be in my soon to be mother in laws backyard (god forbid it rain). We have no tables, no food, and our music is coming from CD's we are making. My dress was bought and now I am tearing it apart trying to make it look unique and fearing Im just making it worse. Im stressed and dont know what to do. I have no help from anyone because its just a vacation to the guests so they no interest in helping. Please help! Please!

Hi David. Congratulations on your show! I really enjoy your show, I really think you are the best in the industry....I'm planning a vow renewal for September 5, 2010. Our 10th anniversary is on September 3rd. We are trying to figure out a theme for our party and we don't have a huge budget. I always watch your show for ideas.

Tina

David - "HELP",
After having our son in March 2009 my fiancé and I have decided to finally get married in November 2010. However the grim economy, the fact that I am only working part-time and just plain-old caring for a new baby has really affected our wedding budget. I have dreamed of a fairytale fall wedding since I was little (25 years) and my fiancé wants to have a "party" at our towns firehouse, please keep in mind there is a large stage with a huge Confederate flag painted on it at the localtion. Do you have any advise on how I can get my fairytale fall wedding on a very tight and strict budget and how to sell it to my fiancé?
Stacey – Albany, NY

David - "HELP",
After having our son in March 2009 my fiancé and I have decided to finally get married in November 2010. However the grim economy, the fact that I am only working part-time and just plain-old caring for a new baby has really affected our wedding budget. I have dreamed of a fairytale fall wedding since I was little (25 years) and my fiancé wants to have a "party" at our towns firehouse, please keep in mind there is a large stage with a huge Confederate flag painted on it at the localtion. Do you have any advise on how I can get my fairytale fall wedding on a very tight and strict budget and how to sell it to my fiancé?
Stacey – Albany, NY

Hi David. Congratulations on your show and your success. What you do for brides and thier families is amazing and they will remember you forever. My wedding story will take me to Zihuatanejo, Mexico for a beach wedding ceremony & reception. Both locations are breath taking. My problems are the following: My gown is ivory and my brides maids will wear aqua blue dresses. What dress color would you recommend the "moms" to wear? What colors would you recommend for the flowers? This would include decorations, bouquets, etc. I would also appreciate any advice for a destination wedding. I've been doing much of my planing on line. Also any ideas on how make this wedding memorable would be appreciated. I'm marrying a special man and I want to make him happy on our special day.

Take care,
Hacienda Bride

David:
I love your show and am amazed at your talent in so many arenas that add up to perfection for the brides and grooms.
As a custom wedding minister, I too, work to make my couples' ceremony exceed their dreams! First, I learn about their love story. Then, I create a unique ceremony for each couple and create vows for them using love letters that they write to each other. The couples do not see the love letters but will find their love letters on their pillows on their honeymoon night. They find this such a romantic end to their day.
I also create distinct and meaningful unity rituals for each couple. I have had them water a tree (lovers of nature), done a blessing over a stone shaped like a heart a couple found while excavating property for their home, tied the knot with wreaths presented by family and more.
Each ceremony is 100% created for each couple to reflect their love, passion, faith, culture, loved ones and all that has meaning for them. I will even write a passage for their friend to read if they want an original reading.
Though I love your show, I notice many of your couples do not have an officiant that seems to have delight and enthusiasm for the ceremony.
I would be delighted to have you learn more about what I offer my couples. When they come to me, many think the ceremony is just about the formality and do not even realize the ceremony is the wedding, so it should fit as perfectly as the wedding attire....I know you would agree.

David,
My name is Derrick and i am a U.S. Marine. My fiance and I are getting married July 17 2010 and need some help. We are wanting to go with the whole Marine Corps theme with scarlet and gold as colors and i am going to be in my dress blue uniform. Being as I am stationed in North Carolina and my fiance lives in Ohio were the wedding is going to be, I have been unable to help much in the planning process. I only want a beautiful wedding for my fiance but because of a very limited budget we are limited. I was wondering if you had any ideas to make this wedding amazing keeping the budget in mind. Your help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

umfpyro@aol.com

Hi I'm a 17 year old girl I have a 8 month old baby and A great fiancé, we are getting married this June but the problem is we hardly have any money and we live in the country (I'm a city girl stuck in the middle of no where).I have a beautiful dress and that's about it I plan to have the reception at my fiancé’s moms house because she has a few acres I guess we’re going to have bonfire. the food for my wedding is going to be hotdogs because that's all I can afford I'm getting my cake from Wal-Mart and the worst part of it all is that I come from a very sophisticated family I'm from Chicago and all my aunts and uncles are filthy rich and their children have all had their dream weddings so I am to embarrassed to invite them to my own wedding knowing they will think I'm a failure. I know this all sounds extremely redneck and it's extremely embarrassing I have this gorgeous dress and a horrible way to spend my wedding. I need help or idea's from anybody its hard being on such a tight budget any ideas??

Hi. I luv your show. How do we apply for your help and when u do does the bride and groom pay for all the changes u do or do u take care of it

Hi David and all,
I love the show and the ideas, but I am not sure how to use various tips. This is because although my husband and I live in Hawaii, we are planning a wedding ceremony in DE for a Saturday in August, and the reception in MI the following Friday night. It has been difficult planning from afar. I always wanted a fall wedding, but it will be at the end of August and my colors are persimmon and chocolate. The hardest part is that I've never been to DE, and although we are doing this crazy event so everyone can make it, and family members/friends are helping out, I am afraid that this will all fall apart. I have most details laid out but need to find a photographer for both locals, and food for the mini reception after the ceremony. It looks like I may not be in DE until 3-4 days before the wedding, so it is like planning a destination wedding. Any tips would be very welcome! Thanks!

Hi David,
I'm an old lady (71) getting married for the first time. i'm marrying a man12 years younger than I am and I have absolutely no idea of how to dress. The one thing I do know is that I do not want to wear a suit! I want something soft and flowing and yet suitable for someone my age.
There's no date set yet but i do know I want an evening wedding.
Can you give me any suggestions?
Thank you,
Annie

HI DAVID TUTERA : My name is YAJAYRA and I LOVE YOUR SHOW. I just want to let you know that make me so happy to see all those brides smiles at the end of the show. I just hope that all the brides in the world end up as the one's in your show. I am also getting married next year probably in the summer. I have a friend who is also getting married in the same time. At first i felt very happy about it because we both are best friends. And i was happy that we finaly will be getting married together. I was hopping to be her godmother but i guess she didn't pick me up because of my budget. I don't blame her. I am still kind of sad about how she talks to me about how beautiful and expensive her wedding will be. I feel happy for her but not my case. My husband and i don't earn much and that's why i don't like to talk about the wedding with my husband because i don't want to be another package for him. He wants to married me i know he loves me and i love him too. For now until my wedding come i am just trying to save some money to make at least this dream become true. To be honest i don't really care about a expensive wedding all i want is that day to be perfect in companion of my baby and lovely husband and maybe a descent reception for the guesses. I have some cheap ideas for my wedding but i need some good ideas for the reception. Please David Help me out with this wedding planner. I Just hope you read my letter and god bless you for all the smiles that you get from those brides.

hi David

My boyfriend and I are getting married on October 16th 2010 and we were wondering if you could come to Orange Mass and help us with our wedding. This will be my 3rd marriage and his 2nd. I do have a wedding dress picked out but have not bought it yet. I would love to have a elegant candle light wedding and reception with the colors of burgandy gold and brown. we both don't have much money but what we do have we would give yousomething to come here and help us make ou

My fiancé and I are getting married on March 27, 2010 in Glen Burnie, MD. We are very excited about spending the rest of our lives together and also about being the first wedding our church. Our families and friends have been so great in expressing their joy and excitement for us, so we feel extremely blessed =). We are having our ceremony and reception in the same ballroom (so guests will be seated at their tables pretty much during the entire wedding). The colors we have picked are plum, lilac, silver and ivory. From what I’ve seen on your show you truly have a gift of making any room “feel” a certain way. I want my wedding to have a romantic, end-of-winter-beginning-of-spring kind of feeling, but I’m having some trouble picking the right flowers and decorations for it without using up all of our small savings. Is it better to have tall or short center pieces? Is there something that can be done to the room to make it feel like a ceremony room and then a reception room? I need all the help I can get and would appreciate your advice =). God bless you!~

Hi David, My fiance and I are getting married in June. Its a second marriage for both of us. We decided that we wanted to celebrate with close family and friends so we are having a small wedding ceramony/reception. People have commented that we should just go to the justice of the peace. They are making me second guess myself like i shouldnt be trying to make this special for us. Do you have any suggestions on how we can have the party without people thinking we are having another 1st wedding? Tradition is playing a part, yet I want it to be different. Thank you dlkub@yahoo.com

David!!! I looooooooooooooooove your show. I hope when the day comes for my wedding or if I'm throwing a big bash in general, I can hire your company. I'm watching your show tonight with the young lady from Harlem wanting the 50s/60s them. I simply adore every dress she's tried on. My fav is the soft pink - Who is the designer?

Hello David-
I really enjoy your show and your talented & hot!
I'll keep watching!

Hello im getting married july 10 ,2010 The groom and i were married for 12 years we have been divorced from each other for 11 eleven years. And now were coming back together in 2010,we have been making plans for the wedding im at a lost i dont know were to start its been so many years since i plan a wedding the kids are grown now and off in college and they are so happy that their parents are getting married again i just want to make it beautiful and i dont know were to start do you have any tips? Love sunnydee!

DAVID I NEED YOUR HELP! I am 47 and will be 48 when I get married for the first time on Oct 23, 2010. I love your show and don't miss an episode, however, I have watched Caroline's "White Diamond Wedding and can't see to get the name of the vendor that provided the place card with the stones on them. Please tell me where I can purchase them. Coincidentally, my theme is Diamond and Pearls. I need your help really bad with assisting me in locating this item. Also, I would love your help. I am sooooooooooooooo excited about finally meeting and marrying the man of my dreams, however, I could really use your help.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Dear David,
I am looking for some advice! I know you get these messages all the time and I understand if you are not able to answer immediately. This is my dilema, our wedding date is 25 June 2010, the colors I have picked out are Alfred Angelo Tealness & Eggplant. Our "theme" is butterflies. With 6 months left, I am realizing that I am at a dead end. The center pieces, flowers, and a bunch of other details are not coming together. I have no idea how to pull things together. If it helps, the wedding and reception are at The Carroll Valley Resort, Fairifield, Pennsylvania. I got engaged in April and was pretty much coming up with stuff on my off time or during 24hr duty here at Fort Hood, TX. Now that I have been medically retired, you would think that I had more time to figure everything out. But you would be wrong. I am now searching for a job and preparing to go back to school; also I have to work around his schedule on things because he is in the service here too. If you could give me some ideas that would work on a tight budget, I would greatly appreciate it. This isnt just a special time because it is our wedding, but because he is scheduled to deploy two months after the wedding. Also, we got married already, but no one knows. This is our moment to shine, because we got married in the courthouse because we were convinced that we needed to be married before we bought our house...then we found out differently. This was the big day that I wanted. Even though people say you cant get it back, I refuse to believe this. I want it to be the day that we always dreamed about before someone convinced us not to do it.

Thank you so very much. God Bless.

We're getting married in September 2010. Right now we have the church and hall for the reception picked out. However we still have a lot more to do and don't know where to begin. We decided to go with a Victorian theme, but choosing the right flower arrangements and finding the perfect centerpieces has become a problem. Do you have any ideas that can help us??

David,
My name Angela yes I did email you about me and fiance James we have been together on the 21st will be two awesome yrs together we are getting married June 19,2010 in sterling heights Michigan this is my 3rd wedding his first Yes it would be nice to meet you but I'm not asking for that I just need your help with doing everything cheap and easy In Oct 12,2009 I got sick lost my job James has been by my side no matter what My two great children look at him as daddy Jimbo We have our colors candy pink and pool blue and his friend Is going to DJ for us My friends mom is going to making our cake we have our photographer we want to get married in our church we have no reception site for the 180 people we have been looking we might get VFW hall My friend and I cook for it (I LOVE THE SHOW)

Wow David! You must be overwelmed with all these comments! I know I was reading through all of them! Well I am joining the queue. Do you have any suggestions how to do a cheap wedding in NYC? I have about 20k. But the event spaces alone are so expensive, full service or loft rental. Do you have any suggestions? I am willing to go to queens, DUMBO, NJ (but then I need transportatio for out of town guests).

And even if you can find a loft to rent for 5,000 or less--All the other DIY pieces become so expensive. I can do Indian Food ( I am Indian) which saves money with catering. But a true Indian wedding is so eleborate with so many different events and details. Don't know how I can do that all in 20K!

So I've compromised that I would like to do only one elegant event for the reception. Typically we have at least 2 events leading to the reception (henna party being the most important for the bride) but even that is a struggle. Can you help? Nice challenge no?

Would love any suggestions you may have for a venue which is affordable. I would like to establish a mogul/arabish/indian theme for the reception with lanterns, cushions. colors etc but they are all expensive! Hence even willing to abandon all that and go for something elegant from any era. (art decco, 40s etc) Something altogether different.

Any suggestions on venue, rental company (tables chairs etc) and theme would be great!

Greetings Mr. Tutera,
My name is Merilee And my fiances name is Matthew. Me and my fiance absolutely love your show! We live in a small town named Hartford, Alabama and have planned to wed on March 20th, 2010. The wedding is set to be in the middle of town at a gazebo where there is traffic circling all around it while the wedding is in session. I have just turned twenty and I got pregnant my senoir year of high school in 2009. my daughter is now three months old. It is very hard trying to plan a wedding with such little knowledge of what to do and what looks great together. We must tie the knot before June 8th, 2010 because my fiance will be entering into the Airforce starting basic training.Iit will be very hard not seeing him for the 5 months while he will be in schooling for the Airforce. So we wanted to make sure our wedding is a once in a life time experience. We at first palnned to be married at the near by Court House, it is not expensive and would guarantee us that we will be wedd before he leaves. It is such a struggle for us to figure out what to do. At the moment we live with his mother and her teen kids until he completes his basic and schooling. After that I will be able to come with him to his base. We are so cramped in this small house and the stress gets more intense as we try to figure out how the wedding will be and if we will be able to have a real wedding or go to the Court House. I have ordered my dress offline, it was very inexpensive and is made my Morilee wedding designer. The only problem is that I have seen the dress online but have never tried it on. I have no clue what theme to set for the wedding and have yet to choose any of the bridesmaids gowns. We have chose though the color of their gowns to be a teal blue and from there intertwine those colors somehow into the wedding. The cake, food, shoes, veil, flowers, hair style, make-up, and theme has not yet been chosen. Please help us to have a nice and happy wedding.
We love your show and see how much joy you bring to couples hearts, and how you make sure everything is beautiful and unforgettable for them.
We keep you in our prayers that you will help us.

my email is mrsdickens22@yahoo.com

Hello David Tutera, my name is Linda Bankole-Gibson. I lived in Northeast Philadelphia. My husband and i love your show so much. Every time, i watch your show, you always put tears in my eyes cause you make the impossible into a possibility for the poor. At this time, i want to tell you brifely about our upon coming wedding in August 14, 2010. I have bought my wedding grown and also select the color of my bridal party which is "fern" and my maid of honor is wearing "yellow" to pull the whole thyme together. If you can help me make my dream wedding come true i will love it. Being together with the love of my life for over 13years and also married for about 10years is a great deal in my our life. And my family want to help but because of budget reasons they are unable to assist me. So am working around the clock to make my dream wedding come true. So please help me with your lovely helping hands. thank you so much in advance. my contact info is on my profile or i can be reach at chineze0179@aol.com or linda_lappia@gmail.com....thanks again

David,
I am getting married fall of 2010 this is my second and his third so we are not looking at a big wedding, matter of fact we wouldn't mind just running away and getting married with just a few friends and family. Any suggestions?

Gavid i want a princess out of this world wedding but it seems that im not going in the right path to recieving that. i always dreamed of myself number one and now with my parents not helping i dont know what to do. HELP!!!!!

Hi David,.

My stepdaughter is getting married on May 1, 2010. I was wondering where I can buy tall glass vases 24 to 26" high. I'm from Hamilton, N.J willing to go to the NYcity or Phila. Please can you help.

thanks,
Maria Gallo

David does amazing work on weddings. My daughter is getting married next year and i would love for you to do this wedding. I would love to see your magic take it over.
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Hi David,
I'm getting married December 2010. Actually my husband and I have been married for 6 years but when we first got married, we just got married at the courthouse. We were young and we had a son so we decided to put whatever we were going to spend on a wedding into a college savings account. Now we are a little older and are a little more settled we are getting married again this time in a church and with a real wedding. I just couldn't let go of the idea of a wedding I'd dreamed of since I was a little girl.
My problem is that I live in Minnesota and all of my family lives in Texas so of course I am having it down in Texas. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can plan my perfect wedding from such a long distance?

Hello David;
I'm having a very small wedding in July of this year and with my parents not helping me out on some of the expenses and having my fiance in boot camp, I'm forced to have just the ceremony on a military base and not even have the rehearsal or the reception. I was wondering if it seems a bit tacky?

david,
my name is malinda and i tried to sign up for your my fair wedding i am hoping i will even have enough money to have a wedding in august! this really sucks honestly some how the email address they had on the site wouldnt let me email you from yahoo or from my computer i dont understand it i really need help with my wedding and now dont know what to do??? i really hope things go according to plan i watch you every week and wished that one of those brides would have been me! instead i have to use fake flowers, walmart cake and my budget might cover the venue. really bummed out about not getting to apply for your show maybe some day i will get to meet you that would be nice!

Hi David, I Love your show and i really need your help i'm a full figured woman looking for an inexpensive wedding dress , wedding is june 6 th,2010 and i havent been able to find a dress and it's now feb, i live in balto,md and most of the dresses are cut small and not the sizes i need

Hi David,
I just wanted to tell you that I love what you are doing for all of these wonderful women. I remember trying to plan my wedding. And it has never worked out for me. Everytime Me and my now husband get to plan our wedding something always comes up its either the military, having another child, or something that always needs our time and money. I hope that one day before I am too old me and my husband can have what you have given these wonder ful people.

Hi David,

My question may be a little different then others. But I think your work is simply AMAZING. I am a wedding planner in South Carolina and I watch your show every Sunday. I would like to know if you are offering online courses, helpful tips or information on wedding planning. I love weddings. When the bride and groom expresses how happy they are and just completely shocked at the transformation of the venue, it gives me such a high, I love it !!! I would like to enhance my talent, but I know I need some help from the best and that would be you Mr. Tutera. Clients, friends and family say that my work is good. But I want it to be phenomenal. I would love to get that approval from the best.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Some ideas that will make my flowers look more real and nice for the reception :( Also my wedding theme is going to be red wine like one of your episodes. :P My bridemaids are driving me crazy about the color i picked. I will really love to change it but the cake and the reception its already with that color and i just can't go back :( they keep saying that it's too dark hoho :D and i guess it's kind of true but i love darkness :P Like a vampire! :P!