Everyone who knows her knows how much Wanda Ortiz loves Miami, but since she can’t bring her friends and family to South Beach for her wedding, Wanda has decided to bring South Beach to New Jersey…
Jennifer Coppola always dreamed of being a princess on her wedding day, but her vision of “royalty” isn’t exactly the same as David Tutera’s…
David helps a Marilyn Monroe impersonator with her 1950s-inspired wedding.
Seria Powell is a bride on a budget who has purchased nearly everything for her wedding online—and it’s all turquoise…
A “jeans and T-shirt kind of gal” who loves watching NASCAR, Amanda Becvar holds strong to her Irish roots and wants her wedding day to reflect that…
By David Tutera’s standards, Bayyina Joseph’s idea of a “majestic” wedding falls a tad bit short. So with only a few short weeks before Bayyina’s wedding, David decides to literally make her a queen for the day…
Brooklyn bride Caroline Martino loves crystals and wants a wedding dripping with them. But David Tutera quickly realizes that her wedding doesn't have quite enough sparkle. From the lopsided centerpiece to her oversized wedding dress to a tacky reception hall, it all has to go! The two settle on diamond white theme, and begin the transformation. First, Caroline is told her bridesmaids will get new, full-length dresses. Then, it's time to replace Caroline's beloved wedding dress with a crystal laced form fitting gown. Next, our bride learns the difference between escort cards and place cards. After putting all the bridesmaids in sparkling designer shoes, David blings Caroline out with diamonds befitting a diamond white wedding. Finally, David surprises the bride with a new venue - the Palace at Somerset Park. Watch as David creates a sparkling wedding for this diamond in the rough!
Her wedding is just three weeks away, but bride Nicole's wedding is spinning out of control. Nicole's marked her wedding with all things purple, including bridesmaid dresses, an obsession with custom monograms, and trinkets, candle votives and cocktail napkins that she found on the internet. Enter David Tutera, who first changes the wedding theme to reflect the bride's Jamaican heritage. A trip to RK Bridal results in a swap of Nicole's safe and traditional gown with something more befitting of her outsize personality, as well as a party dress for her reception from the exclusive Alyce Designs. Using trimmings, David adds pizzazz to the bridesmaids' purple dresses. Later, the two take a trip to Ciao Bella, where they create a custom flavored ice cream that will become the signature dessert of the reception. David insists that the reception be held at Xchange, an ultra hip loft with the best view of New York City.
When David Tutera met Quiana Morgan for the first time, he found out that she wanted a "winter wonderland themed" wedding……in the spring! Her bouquets and wedding cake had been ordered from the local grocery store! Her wedding dress was a floor sample complete with stains and tears that made the linens from her unsuitable reception hall look clean. So with only three weeks until her big day, David set out to change everything about Quiana's wedding - including the season! It's out with the much derided turquoise bridesmaid dresses and in with unique designs tailored specifically to each girl. The floor sample dress is out, replaced by a stunning and blinged-out gown. David nixes grocery store shopping and shows his bride how special flowers make for breathtaking bouquets. David teaches Quianna about the etiquette of wedding linens and the fun of cake-tasting. Finally, David unleashes his biggest surprise, as he changes Quiana's reception venue.
Kristi Kszepka is a bride from New Egypt, New Jersey who has earned the nickname Kricket. Kricket's wedding is based around pink merlot, her favorite wine. When David Tutera meets Kricket three weeks before her big day, he is dismayed to find an assortment of unique items that she plans to display at her wedding. Ranging from fake flowers to fake leaves and fake grapes, David quickly decides that none does much to enhance her theme. As his first order of business, David replaces her unflattering pink bridesmaids' dresses with a more elegant, form-fitting design. Then, Kricket is shocked to tears when her mother arrives to help her pick out a breath-taking new gown. Once they're together, David arranges for a lesson in pairing wines and chocolates, as well as complete makeovers for the duo. Finally, Kricket arrives at her reception to find that her Radisson Hotel hall has been transformed into an Italian vineyard.
It takes a lot to shock wedding planner David Tutera, but bride Dayira Muniz is about to do just that. Three weeks before her big day, this sweets-loving bride has stocked up on candy accessories and edible decor for her candy-themed wedding. A bouquet made of lollypops, a red licorice archway and even candy centerpieces threaten to make this wedding a little too sweet. David sets out to preserve the spirit and color of this wedding, ditching Dayira's traditional dress for a sophisticated and sexy frock. He takes Dayira to renowned Cake Alchemy, where she learns about the latest wild - and colorful - trends in wedding cakes. Next, the two attend an afternoon dessert-tasting, where a pastry chef teaches them that desserts can be both fun and sophisticated. Finally, David informs Dayira that her wedding ceremony, cocktails and reception will all be held at the exclusive W Hotel in Union Square, New York. Dayira, it seems, will have a colorful, festive and sweet wedding night, after all.
David Tutera thought he had seen it all, until he met bride Lauren Masterson, whose youth, beauty and style seemingly defied her medieval-themed wedding! Soon, though, David learns that Lauren's fiancé proposed to her while dressed in full medieval body armor, and thus set the stage for a wedding that included a burning cauldron, shields, swords and crowns to wear. While David quickly disposes the electric blue bridesmaid dresses, he lets Lauren hold on to her enchanting wedding gown and, even better, treats her to a gorgeous new reception dress! Then, the two take off to Central Park, where a photographer is waiting to take pictures of Lauren and her fiancé, Christopher, in front of a castle. Next, David teams up with a family friend of the couple to design fabulous centerpieces worthy of a princess. Finally, David overhauls the reception space to create an enchanted forest, complete with fireworks for his bride and guests.
A "Mummer Parade" is a colorful, costumed celebration that occurs every New Year's Day in Philadelphia. It also happens to be the theme of bride Jamie Ferris' wedding. Once David accepts Jamie's outlandish taste in feathers and fanfare, he disposes of her bouquets and centerpieces, as well as the hall adjacent to the firehouse where Jamie is planning to hold her reception. David allows Jamie to keep her dress for the ceremony, but insists on new reception dresses for her and her bridesmaids. Next, David and Jamie take a trip to the Audrey Lounge, where they unwind with exotic drinks and try to decide on a signature wedding cocktail. After that, the two attend a formal food tasting, and David informs Jamie that her venue has been moved to an awe-inspiring location. Finally, a live performance featuring a band of Mummers brings some very appropriate wedding-day cheer.
If there's one color that makes David Tutera's skin crawl, it's green. Naturally, he was horrified to find that his latest bride, Bernadette Davis, had infused her wedding with the colors kiwi and cream. With only three weeks before the wedding, the colors and too-small venue have to go, even as David remains determined to transform his bride into the African Queen of which she dreams. Working off just a picture of the bride's frumpy dress was enough for David to bring Bernadette to Bridal Reflections and place her in a gown that has her glowing. While there, the bridesmaids' gowns are swapped out in favor of tribal wraps supplied by Weavers. Then, it's time for a makeover, as Bernadette spends the day before her wedding at Mark Garrison salon receiving a pampering, new hairstyle and a beautiful new African headpiece that helps her become a better bride and a better woman.
Christina Velez had her dream wedding planned – a destination getaway with her closest family and friends watching her and her fiancé Ed Rangel exchanging vows on a beach in Mexico. Then the “swine flu” hit and all of her plans quickly changed. Since none of her guests would travel to Mexico, Christina had to create a tropical vibe in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey.
For her wedding, soon to be bride Noelle Kane wants to combine the simple comforts of the South with the excitement of a big city. Using her ingenuity and a glue-gun, Noelle has created bedazzled pigs, fake flowers with rhinestones and even headband accents for her bridesmaids' dresses! Even as David tries to digest this discovery, Noelle models her stained dress, bought at a yard sale and four sizes too small for her. Upon seeing the couple's backyard, which is due to house their reception, David decides that he's had enough. With just three weeks to work his magic, David replaces the garage sale gown with a drop-dead gorgeous designer dress. Next, he puts his unique spin on the tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" by adding Noelle’s mom's wedding dress to her boutique, and surprising her with new shoes, eye popping jewelry and a decorative blue hair piece. Then, David and Noelle put her glue gun to good use, creating a signature tablecloth.
Ever since she saw the movie “Sabrina,” Harlem bride Corryn Conyer has dreamt of looking like Audrey Hepburn on her wedding day. When David Tutera met Corryn just three weeks before she walked down the aisle, he realized her wedding was far from a Hollywood fairy tale. Her bridal gown lacked sophistication, her bouquets were made of sponges, and her cake was made of styrofoam! As David springs into action, his first step is to give the bride and her bridesmaids fabulous retro dresses and show stopping gowns that would make even Audrey Hepburn jealous. Next, David surprises his bride by replacing her fake engagement ring with a spectacular diamond ring. Just when Corryn thought David couldn’t do any more for her, he announces that her wedding will be moved to Twenty Four Fifth, a ballroom in what used to be the Fifth Hotel in New York City.
Living in Bear, Delaware is nothing like living in New York City, but that hasn’t stopped David Tutera’s latest bride, Varneka Edwards, from trying to bring the Big Apple to town on her wedding day. Added to that is Varneka’s obsession with the color gold. When David finally sits down with his bride, he doesn’t know where to begin… she has gold centerpieces, gold tablecloths, even gold nuggets that she doesn’t know what to do with… and, of course, one of her bridesmaid’s dresses has gold in it. It’s time for David to start the much needed changes. Varneka’s wedding dress is ideal for the ceremony, but David’s bringing New York to Delaware so he really steps it up with a staggering reception dress from his David Tutera by Faviana line. And there’s more… the day of the wedding; he’s planning on surprising Varneka with a change out dress for a lounge party he’ll create. Then David and Varneka sample tasty Korbel Champagne based cocktails ideal for toasting on her wedding night.
Meet a bride that loves all things Vegas, and plans on wearing a light up dice garter. Can David convert her NJ ceremony into the best of Las Vegas?
David may have met his match in Jayme! This bride's controlling personality makes it hard for David to plan her floral theme wedding. Tune in to find out if this Spring bride will end up left out in the cold!
Kimberly has a big vision for a Gatsby-inspired wedding, but she still hasn’t landed a reception space! Can David pull off a highly-stylized 1920s event to remember in only 3 weeks? Tune in to find out!
Jessica's Zen-themed wedding has her so calm that David’s not sure he can shake her out of her place of peace and into a more sophisticated wedding day. Tune in to see what happens!
What is David Tutera to do with a bride who is allergic to flowers and wants her wedding décor to resemble a swamp? This is a first for David, and with only three weeks until the wedding, he’s going to either sink or swim.
David thinks Chrissy's "Alice in Wonderland"-themed wedding is over the top! From the black bridal gown to the top hats, this wedding is in need of a major rewrite! Good thing David's here to help... don't miss this episode!
This bride must have cowboy boots on her wedding day, and David must ensure she two-steps her way down the aisle with style. Don't miss this episode!
David Tutera has planned plenty of destination weddings. So when he heard he was headed to the Caribbean, the last thing he imagined was a "pirates of the caribbean" themed wedding. With only 21 days until the big day, missing the mark on this one might mean David walking the plank!
Where does David begin with a bride who wants butterflies, rainbows, butterflies and then more butterflies? For him, this celebration reeks of a science lab! But for Monique, it's the wedding she's always dreamed of. Tune in to see what David has in mind!
Bride-to-be Katie has a lust for blood, and David tries his best to bring in more elegance and less "Dawn of the Dead." Can he do it? Be sure to tune in!
David Tutera's next bride thinks her fiancé is a "Greek god," and what else would that mean, but a Greek themed wedding? With statues, golden centerpieces, and white robes to be worn by the bridal party David has his hands full with this one!
This bride is hoping to recreate the glamour and drama of The Phantom of the Opera. David has just three weeks to put on a wedding worthy of Broadway.
With his new bride's heart set on an Alice in Wonderland wedding, David has to help turn her concept into an elegant take on the classic tale.
David Tutera meets a bride whose Wizard of Oz wedding has him spinning in circles. Does she have the courage and heart to deal with his changes?
A My Fair Wedding first - a bride who fights David every step of the way. Can David change Shelby's "Africa" theme into a majestic and elegant wedding?
Kimberly's theme of 1950's Havana presents David with challenges, but her hope to include breast cancer awareness into the theme creates problems.
Michelle and Josh's mini-truck theme has David working hard. Amazingly, he is able to incorporate the theme into an elegant, yet fun reception hall!
David helps a bride who wants her wedding to be in a Winter Wonderland. Dealing with centerpieces straight from the Christmas aisle makes it difficult
David meets Heather, a bride who wants to use her wedding to celebrate her love... of love! He helps her create a ceremony that captures their love.
David Tutera assists a bride who is trying to incorporate the game Monopoly into her wedding. David works to make the classic board game come to life.
Shirley wants a wedding that celebrates her love of belly dancing. With only three weeks to work, can David prevent this wedding from being a disaster?
David meets a bride who wants her wedding to be a royal event, complete with crowns and castles. He makes this bride's dream wedding become a reality
Over-the-top glitz and glamour is Joanne’s vision, but she has champagne taste on a beer budget! In order to make Joanne’s dreams come true, David pulls out all the stops to make it nothing short of fabulous.
Bride Wendy put off her wedding when her son got cancer. Now her son wants to bring in David Tutera and throw his mom the wedding of her dreams.
David newest bride is so clothes-crazy that she spent most of her budget on the dress and shoes. David has to transform these festivities in a hurry.
Bride Kristina wants a Goth wedding complete with spiders, skulls and even an all-black wedding dress! David wants to lighten up the festivities.
David meets a bride who wants a Tuscan-style wedding. Trouble is, her mom is taking over and everyone just lost their jobs.
David has his work cut out for him, having to convince the bride that she deserves every part of the gorgeous garden wedding he's creating.
Bride Benita is an actress that wants a Hollywood Glam wedding, but she's procrastinated on all the details.
Bride Sashani dreamed of being a pop star. Now she wants a Motown wedding. David will have to create a triple platinum event.
David Tutera plans a picnic wedding.
Bride Kristin went from a size 24 to a size 6 after having a stroke. Now, David turns their backyard luau wedding into a real tropical dream.
David Tutera plans a shabby chic affair.
Bride Sno E. wants a Snow White wedding. David decides to bring Sno E.'s storybook fantasy to life.
David gives a bride complete control.
High school sweethearts Lauren and Justin want to combine Chinese and Indian traditions at their wedding. But they need David, and fast!
aylor and Jason love "Mad Men," but they have no idea how to give their wedding that sixties style. David truly takes this wedding back in time!
David transforms this bride's tacky Halloween theme into an elegant masquerade ball.
Diamond wants to be under the sea at her wedding! David takes her outlandish ideas and creates a wedding fit for a mermaid princess.
Bride Amber wants a wedding filled with peace, love, and the color red, so David decides to paint the whole wedding red!
In the season premiere, Bride-to-be Erika wants a Mexican themed wedding, but her future in-laws are insisting she honor Samoan tradition. David must disarm a pushy mother-in-law and negotiate a cease-fire.
With a groom who loves the 40's and a bride who loves mermaids, wedding planner David Tutera has to make this wedding sing, but it won't be easy. This quirky couple is hiding a very big secret.
David Tutera is pushed to his limit by an over the top, burlesque bride-to-be. Sophia knows what she wants for her big day including pasties, a latex dress and no compromises.
Teachers with a passion for travel agree on everything, except their wedding. Wedding planner David Tutera creates a high-flying event for bride Debbie, but the anxious groom Daniel is getting in the way.
David Tutera's bride Melanie thinks her groom, Dominic is heaven-sent. Her plans for a heaven-and earth themed wedding are tacky. What's worse, the bride's mum insists that her daughter wear her old wedding dress - or else!
Bride Kandice thinks togas and tigers would be perfect at her "Ancient Rome" themed wedding; groom Bryan disagrees. David Tutera struggles to keep her wedding classy and her "no filter" dad in line as the big day draws near.
Every bride has a vision. He has revisions. Brides know what they want their wedding day to look like. But sometimes it needs a little help! With weddings that are in need of a serious makeover, bridal expert David Tutera steps in a mere three weeks before the big day to help transform potentially disastrous nuptials into extraordinary, platinum-style affairs.
Every bride has a vision. He has revisions. Brides know what they want their wedding day to look like. But sometimes it needs a little help! With weddings that are in need of a serious makeover, bridal expert David Tutera steps in a mere three weeks before the big day to help transform potentially disastrous nuptials into extraordinary, platinum-style affairs.
A couple wants a Bollywood BBQ wedding.
A reality star tries to upstage David.
A bride's mom fuels an ugly family feud.
