Wedding planner David Tutera attends the Michaels Weddings & David Tutera Royal Wedding watch party on May 19, 2018.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty
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When it comes to wedding planning, many trends quickly come and go. While it can be tough to keep up with what to include on your big day, celebrity plannerDavid Tuterais breaking down his list of don’ts for 2024.
Neon Signs
According to Tutera, the light up decor doesn’t “elevate” your wedding. “These are better suited at a bachelorette party or a Bar Mitzvah,” he adds. If you still want the look of the sign he suggests “creating the same visual out of flowers.”
Garter Toss
This age-old tradition is a big no for Tutera. “It can quickly become raunchy and awkward for guests to watch the nonsense," he says. “Just don’t do it.”
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Choreographed Dance Number
“You rarely see a well executed choreographed dance performance at a wedding,” says Tutera. “Cute idea, but nine times out of ten it falls short. The rehearsal and planning take up so much time and I’ve seen it fall apart too many times. Unless your entire bridal party was onDancing with the Starsthen skip it!”
Light Up Bulb Block Letters
Tutera says this is a maybe — depending on the execution. “It’s all about the style that makes the difference,” he adds. “Adding dripping florals (real or faux) can dress up the decor and can be a great addition to arrival cocktails or after party.”
Champagne Tower
“Overdone and outdated,” he says. “This concept has also been far over used and really does not add anything to the wedding. I would rather have a fabulous installation of champagne glasses created into walls that guests can reach for their glass of champagne.”
Tutera adds that planning your wedding “is supposed to be fun, exciting and magical,” however it often turns into stress and issues with family members.
He says “preparation and organization” are the two most important factors when trying to pull off a perfect wedding. “Making decisions and sticking to them is a must.”
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To make the experience more enjoyable, Tutera also suggests that couples take moments to simply “breath and step away from the planning. Give yourselves time to reset, because this is a magical time where you should be having fun.”
But before the planning process begins, step one should always be the budget. “You can’t really accomplish much if you don’t know what you can afford for your wedding,” he says.
Tutera also suggests choosing a wedding buddy. “Pick one person outside your wedding party and lean into them for advice. They may be able to calm you down in moments that feel overwhelming,” he offers.
source: people.com
