My Fair Wedding

Bernadette Davis

If there’s one color that makes David Tutera’s skin crawl, it’s green.  Unfortunately for David, his latest bride, Bernadette Davis, has her wedding infused with the colors Kiwi and cream for fashion, floral and décor.  Plus, her reception venue is too small for her needs.  So with only three weeks before the wedding, all of it has to go in order to transform his bride into the African Queen she desires to be.  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.  Also, at Bridal Reflections, the bridesmaids’ gowns change and are given an African touch with tribal wraps supplied by Weavers.  Time for a makeover, as Bernadette spends the day before her wedding at Mark Garrison salon receiving a pampering that not only helps her as a bride, but a woman as well, topped off with a new hairstyle and beautiful African headpiece. And no makeover would be complete without David announcing to his bride her reception will be moved from a venue that won’t work to the Pearl S. Buck Estate blown out like an African safari ideal for his African Queen.

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Dayira Muniz

It’s just three weeks from her wedding day and Dayira Muniz is about to show David Tutera just how sweet she wants her wedding.  It takes a lot to shock this wedding planner, but David is shocked to find that most of her accessories are made of candy.  Yes, she wants edible décor at a wedding! Her bouquet is made of lollypops, the centerpieces are candy, and even her archway is made of red licorice!  And the venue? David believes it would have been more ideal to have his high school prom there than Dayira’s reception. But David will not lose the spirit and color of this wedding as he ditches Dayira’s traditional wedding dress for a sophisticated and sexy wedding dress from Gabriella. He takes his bride to Cake Alchemy where Dayira gets a true understanding of the latest wild and colorful trends in wedding cakes.  The next outing for the pair, an afternoon tasting desserts prepared by a pastry chef whose goal is to teach them how desserts can be fun, but also elegant and sophisticated enough for a wedding.  The sweetness doesn’t end there!  David informs Dayira that her whole wedding, ceremony, cocktails and reception - are all being moved to the W Hotel Union Square!  By the end of her wedding night, this will be the most colorful, festive candy-inspired day of her life!

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Nicole O’Hara

Her wedding is just three weeks away and David Tutera’s bride Nicole O’Hara is all over the map when it comes to wedding planning.  She loves the color purple, which is apparent in her wedding décor including her bridesmaid’s dresses.  She’s obsessed with custom monograms, and internet surfs for trinkets from cocktail napkins to candle votives.  And her venue? David did a wedding at the Glen Terrace and he wasn’t about to do that again.  It’s David Tutera to the rescue as he changes her theme closer to her Jamaican heritage.  First, a trip to RK Bridal to change out Nicole’s safe and traditional gown into something that fits her outgoing personality.  But David wants more for his bride, so the two shop Alyce Designs where David finds the perfect party dress for her reception.  At M&J Trimmings, the bridesmaids are dolled up in their purple dresses, but David adds more pizzazz by “blinging out” with trimmings.  Later, it’s an exciting trip to Ciao Bella to create a custom flavored ice cream that will become the signature dessert at the reception. And speaking of receptions, David announces to Nicole that he’s not going back to the Glen Terrace, instead her wedding reception will be held at Xchange, an ultra hip loft with the best views of New York City.  But before the wedding festivities begin, David has one more stop for his bride.  He takes Nicole to CECINY to learn a thing or two about monogram thank you notes for her guests.  When her wedding day finally arrives, Nicole is a Jamaican princess enjoying dancing to a reggae band supplied by none other than David Tutera!

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Noelle Kane

Soon to be bride, Noelle Kane, wants to combine the simple comforts of the South, with the excitement of a big city for her wedding – all with the help of a glue gun!  Bedazzled pigs, fake flowers with rhinestones, even the bridesmaids dresses have headband accents thanks to a glue gun! When David Tutera meets Noelle for the first time, and sees her décor, he’s not quite sure how to respond!  And it gets worse – Noelle models her stained wedding dress that she bought at a yard sale that’s four sizes too small!  Once David walks into the couple’s backyard that will double as their reception space, he’s seen enough.  With just three weeks to work his magic, David replaces the garage sale gown with a drop-dead gorgeous designer dress and puts his spin on the tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” by adding Noelle’s mom’s wedding dress to her boutique, surprising her with new shoes, eye popping jewelry and a decorative blue hair piece.  If that wasn’t enough, David and Noelle put her glue gun to good use, creating a signature tablecloth.  For a finale, David informs his bride that her wedding won’t be in her backyard, he’s bringing the South to New York City and will transform the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge into Noelle’s Southern paradise. 

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Corryn Conyer

Ever since she saw the movie, “Sabrina,” Harlem bride Corryn Conyer has envisioned 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 having a Hollywood ending.  Her bridal gown lacked sophistication and grace, but that was nothing compared to her bouquets made of sponges!  Then when Corryn brought out the Styrofoam wedding cake,  David sprung into action.  His first stop is to give the bridal party fabulous retro bridesmaid dresses, and then a show stopping wedding gown for Corryn that would make even Audrey Hepburn jealous. Next, David surprises his bride by replacing her fake engagement ring with a spectacular diamond ring.  And when Corryn thought David couldn’t do anymore 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.  Not only does the venue have the elegance of another era, but also for a “My Fair Wedding” first, David creates a beautiful ceremony space, then flips the same room to construct a glorious reception area that feels like a movie set in the 1950s.

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Christina Velez

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. Instead of a beach, partygoers will be treated to a reception at the dated Elks Lodge… which Christina has to clean after her wedding.  Her wedding dress is ideal for dancing, but not formal enough for a wedding.  When David realizes she has balloon centerpieces and umbrella favors with her original wedding date still on them, he knows he has just three weeks to bring a magnificent beach wedding to New Jersey.  But first, he’s going to makeover everything starting with the boring bridesmaid dresses and gives the bridal party sexy, stylish dresses.  Then David whisks his bride off to the chic Mexican restaurant where they sample high end guacamole, churros and sangria... one of which be featured at her wedding.  And then it’s time for the biggest surprise of all - David unveils for the first time ever, dresses from his very own line of spectacular gowns and an ecstatic Christina learns she will be his first bride ever to wear his dress when she walks down the aisle. It will be a beach wedding after all, as David has arranged for Christina to get married on the beach at the Vanderbilt at South Beach in Staten Island.  And on her wedding night, Christina and partygoers are wowed when the sky above is filled with fireworks designed to make the newlyweds feel like the have indeed made it to Mexico.

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Varneka Edwards

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. Add 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 table clothes, 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.  And what bride wouldn’t want to go to a spa and relax before her wedding? That’s exactly what David and Varneka do complete with a 24k facial. And the wedding plan wouldn’t be complete without sampling a gold covered $25,000 ice cream sundae at Serendipity. Once the wedding day arrives, David composes three unique spaces from the master ballroom - a serene white ceremony space, an elegant dining reception area complete with gold tablecloths, and the NYC gold lounge showcasing gold painted dancers.  Without a doubt, David has created memories of Varneka’s wedding day that she will carry well into her golden years.

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Varneka Edwards

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. Add 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 table clothes, 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.  And what bride wouldn’t want to go to a spa and relax before her wedding? That’s exactly what David and Varneka do complete with a 24k facial. And the wedding plan wouldn’t be complete without sampling a gold covered $25,000 ice cream sundae at Serendipity. Once the wedding day arrives, David composes three unique spaces from the master ballroom - a serene white ceremony space, an elegant dining reception area complete with gold tablecloths, and the NYC gold lounge showcasing gold painted dancers.  Without a doubt, David has created memories of Varneka’s wedding day that she will carry well into her golden years.

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Great Gatsby Bride

David Tutera meets a bride who wants a peacock feather, 1920’s inspired wedding, and yet she doesn’t have reception space three weeks away from the big day!  Kimberly Marrero has style and grace and a beautiful wedding gown. Her bridesmaids dresses don’t fit David’s vision of an elegant big day, so they are the first to change. And why the change? David wants to give Kimberly a Great Gatsby inspired wedding and where better to celebrate but Oheka Castle? And while our bride looks divine in her wedding dress, David surprises her with a reception dress perfect to dance away the night! Vintage accessories will be the finishing touches that make this bride look like she stepped out of a story book from the 1920’s.

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Spring Bride

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Poker Bride

Lucky in love is a great saying for a wedding, but when you add poker chips, LED dice on a garter, and red and black feathers, you’ll be lucky if you know where you are! David Tutera meets Nicole Goodman and finds out that her wedding is all over the place. Her wedding gown makes her look like a lounge singer and his first change is to have her try three styles of his bridal gown designs. Then the bridesmaids have to be dressed to the nines to shine at the wedding. Then David has a first for the show with the groom to be getting a custom tailored tuxedo. And while the bride and groom are together with David, they learn that their venue is being changed to the Prince George Ballroom. The surprises continue as Nicole’s wedding day has a special guest flown in and the happy couple get a honeymoon fit for two people “lucky in love”!

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Zen Bride

Planning a wedding usually involves some chaos, even for David Tutera. But he’s about to meet a bride whose zen themed wedding has her so calm, David’s not sure why he’s there. First of all, her décor is beautiful, bridesmaids dresses are lovely and her wedding gown is absolutely perfect for her ceremony. So why is he there? David meets the brides Mother who is a big part of Jessica’s wedding. And even Mom, a big part of the wedding, is good to go.  Jessica and David go to her reception venue and it’s better suited for a rehearsal dinner than a wedding, and there’s NO dance floor! Where will the bride and groom have their first dance? So now David know what he needs to do. First thing, a gorgeous gown for the mother of the bride, followed by a one of a kind, AMAZING, party dress. How about a change of venue to  a chic loft space fit with a water filled dance floor? And the surprises don’t end there. Jessica and her fiancé XX get dance lessons from a celebrity dance instructor and then a first for David and his bride, trapeze lessons to let her “let loose” of all her wedding stress! When the big day comes, our zen bride experiences a magical big day filled with water, fire, light and love.

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Swamp Bride

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. His first challenge is to get his head strong bride to agree to change out her wedding gown. Not easy. And as for the bridesmaids dresses that look like lily pads? Oh yes, they are second to go! Since David’s bride has such a unique vision for her big day, he’s on a quest for one of a kind wedding favors. Favors that have to include frogs – yes, frogs. And finally it’s time to face the challenge of what food to serve at this wedding, so what better than a yummy food tasting. And when the big day finally arrives, our bride has all of Manhattan as a backdrop and fireworks to finalize a magical day.

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Diva Bride

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and so is the personality of David Tutera’s new Dallas bride. When she says “diva”, you better say ‘licious” , because she’s a force to be reckoned with.  How do you combine Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Mardi Gras and pink feathers into a wedding? With three weeks until the big day, David decides to make everything off the charts! Glittery, glamorous reception dresses for not only the bride but the bridesmaids as well. And nothing says “diva” like an over the top photo shoot! And what better location for this production, than a theater complete with a red carpet entrance!