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Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own event planning business. Today, David Tutera presides over an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera's natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. David Tutera has a natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. Honored by Life & Style Magazine as "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner," David's impressive client list includes Jewel, Star Jones' wedding, Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong's wedding, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul’s wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce's wedding, Shannen Doherty’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Brandy and Ray J, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Lil' Kim, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The White House, private events for the Vice President, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites. Tutera has also designed events for several charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.   David has made guest appearances on Today, Extra!, Good Morning America, The View, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams and many more. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Bridal Guide and Town & Country have all featured his work. Tutera has also made special television appearances in the popular daytime soap, The Young & the Restless and TV Land’s The Exes. David lives in Los Angeles with his husband Joey, daughter Cielo and their rescue dog Lucy.

Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining.

As Founder of Legend Productions nearly 30 years ago, I was determined to take my early learnings as an intern in Studio 8H, where the atmosphere of SNL was extremely fast paced yet cool and calm, and apply that knowledge and experience to the live corporate event arena. Clients like our ‘grace under pressure’ attitude, our creative approach to projects, and our unrelenting dependability.

As Founder of Legend Productions nearly 30 years ago, I was determined to take my early learnings as an intern in Studio 8H, where the atmosphere of SNL was extremely fast paced yet cool and calm, and apply that knowledge and experience to the live corporate event arena. Clients like our 'grace under pressure' attitude, our creative approach to projects, and our unrelenting dependability. Legend Productions has produced events for corporate conferences, awards shows, galas, benefits, product launches and more, around the globe. Some notable international venues include Bali, Dubai, Seoul, Delhi, Mexico City, Tokyo, Cannes, London, Madrid, Singapore, Taiwan, Rio de Janeiro, and Amman, Jordan. We like to say, 'based in New York, but serving the globe.'

We are an award winning wedding planning agency specializing in destination weddings in Coastal Georgia and Mexico. We wrote the book on weddings in the Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island area (No, seriously.  We did. Check out the Little Blue Wedding Book). Our advice and work has been featured in many print and online publications such as The Knot, Real Simple, Southern Weddings, BRIDES Atlanta and HLN TV.   We love a good party– no matter how large or intimate, and it is our pleasure to assist with your wedding day.

We are an award winning wedding planning agency specializing in destination weddings in Coastal Georgia and Mexico. We wrote the book on weddings in the Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island area (No, seriously. We did. Check out the Little Blue Wedding Book). Our advice and work has been featured in many print and online publications such as The Knot, Real Simple, Southern Weddings, BRIDES Atlanta and HLN TV. We love a good party– no matter how large or intimate, and it is our pleasure to assist with your wedding day.

Since 2013, when I left my corporate career in sales and marketing, I’ve been using the internet to build and sustain my business. With a family to contribute to, and a 6 figure income to replace, I had to quickly figure out how to make this media monster work in my favor so I could create the comfort for my husband to continue to support my dreams of wanting freedom from the 9-5 misery! In my four years, I’ve made tons and tons of mistakes, but most importantly I’ve learned tremendously from them and have created every program that I now offer around the systems and processes that I’ve created to help AVOID any more of those costly mistakes and start to see true success!

Since 2013, when I left my corporate career in sales and marketing, I’ve been using the internet to build and sustain my business. With a family to contribute to, and a 6 figure income to replace, I had to quickly figure out how to make this media monster work in my favor so I could create the comfort for my husband to continue to support my dreams of wanting freedom from the 9-5 misery!

Your staff is overworked, overwhelmed and exhausted. Or maybe it’s just you. Millions of Americans struggle every day to deal with the stress and anxiety of caring for frail elderly family members while trying to manage the rest of their life. Breeda Miller helps caregivers do a better job at caring for others and caring for themselves. Breeda Miller is a talented writer, skilled comedic actor, voice-over professional and successful business woman. She is also a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. Of all her accomplishments she states that her most fulfilling role was caring for her frail mother at the end of her life. As a member of the Sandwich Generation, Breeda managed to run a household, manage a business, raise three teenagers (two with special needs) while providing ’round the clock care for her ailing mother. A graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy with a degree in Communication Studies and Business, Breeda began in Detroit working at a number of radio and television stations for over a decade. After her children arrived (all adopted from Korea), she began a speaking and acting career that included a stint touring nationally in a one-woman comedy produced in Chicago. Breeda has recorded audio books, emceed major events, and used her resonant voice to impact people around the world.

Your staff is overworked, overwhelmed and exhausted. Or maybe it’s just you. Millions of Americans struggle every day to deal with the stress and anxiety of caring for frail elderly family members while trying to manage the rest of their life. Breeda Miller helps caregivers do a better job at caring for others and caring for themselves.

David Adler, C.E.O. and founder of BizBash (bizbash.com) is a veteran media, marketing, and event industry entrepreneur. He founded BizBash in 2000, overseeing its growth as the largest B2B media company for the event industry with over 2.5 million user sessions annually. Previously, Adler served as vice president of corporate communications for media companies Macmillan, Inc. and Primedia. He was founder and C.E.O. of the society magazine Washington Dossier and vice president of media relations and cause marketing for the public relations firm Cone Communications. Adler has held numerous leadership roles including with the U.S. State Department as a consultant where he leads initiatives with the chief of protocol including the Patrons of Diplomacy, the first Global Chiefs of Protocol Conference, and the Diplomatic Culinary Partnerships’ American Chef Corp. After the 9/11 tragedy, he became the co-chair of CEME, (Convention, Exhibition, Meeting, and Events Initiative), created to help rebuild the event industry in the New York. At Cone Communications he was involved in programs such as the initial Avon Breast Cancer Initiative, the Reebok Human Rights Awards, the Polaroid Missing Children Program, and the John F. Kennedy Library Profile in Courage Award. Adler resides in New York City and is active in several nonprofit and professional organizations including SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers), the Fine Arts Committee of the State Department of the United States, the Hudson Square Business Improvement District, and the Open Future Institute.

David Adler, C.E.O. and founder of BizBash (bizbash.com) is a veteran media, marketing, and event industry entrepreneur. He founded BizBash in 2000, overseeing its growth as the largest B2B media company for the event industry with over 2.5 million user sessions annually.

Lydia is recognized for her fresh and innovative ideas, attention to detail and devotion to her clients. A native of Alabama, she has a Bachelors of Fine Arts and acquired her trade by assisting another event planner while in New York. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Lydia has been featured in Southern Bride magazine Winter/Spring 2012, Gulf Coast Bride Winter 2016 edition and most recently in Gulf Coast Bride Summer 2016 issue. Her work has also been spotlighted in several local publications, such as Mobile Bay Monthly and Access Magazine. Lydia's experience has helped her assemble southern elegance with over the top fun while still constructing sophisticated events.  With over ten years of experience and a sincere love of her work, Lydia will guide you to your dream event.

Lydia is recognized for her fresh and innovative ideas, attention to detail and devotion to her clients. A native of Alabama, she has a Bachelors of Fine Arts and acquired her trade by assisting another event planner while in New York. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Lydia has been featured in Southern Bride magazine Winter/Spring 2012, Gulf Coast Bride Winter 2016 edition and most recently in Gulf Coast Bride Summer 2016 issue. Her work has also been spotlighted in several local publications, such as Mobile Bay Monthly and Access Magazine.

I offer worldwide meeting, event, incentive, conference, seminar, training sessions, and convention services. My corporate meeting clients (over 200 to date) range from small businesses to major corporations. No job is too small or too large for me to handle. I handle functions involving as little as 12 participants for a small meeting to as large as 10,000 attendees for a convention. Overall, I am keen to minute details and offer the best MICE services you will find anywhere. With me you get that special one-on-one attention. The attention not only applies to you, but to your group members as well. My prices are low but my standards are high. I hold various degrees including a BS in Accounting, so I know how to keep expenses low but meeting expectations high. My PhD in Business allows me to run your meeting event like I run my own business, at 100% efficiency and with 100% results. In most cases, I cost less than the other services. I treat each customer with special care because I know that I couldn’t be in business without you. I have a lot to offer your company. My meeting, event, incentive, conference, and convention services use only the best vendors possible in assuring that you are happy with your event and will come back to me in the future. I can almost guarantee that once you use my services, you will be a loyal client forever.

I offer worldwide meeting, event, incentive, conference, seminar, training sessions, and convention services. My corporate meeting clients (over 200 to date) range from small businesses to major corporations. No job is too small or too large for me to handle. I handle functions involving as little as 12 participants for a small meeting to as large as 10,000 attendees for a convention. Overall, I am keen to minute details and offer the best MICE services you will find anywhere. With me you get that special one-on-one attention. The attention not only applies to you, but to your group members as well.

Danny boasts more than ten years of event logistics and production experience. First catching the event bug after college, he has produced national fundraising campaigns, festivals, 5ks and fundraisers that unite communities. His management of weddings, conferences, and destinations has provided skills built on practical experience.

Danny boasts more than ten years of event logistics and production experience. First catching the event bug after college, he has produced national fundraising campaigns, festivals, 5ks and fundraisers that unite communities. His management of weddings, conferences, and destinations has provided skills built on practical experience.

I grew up in an Alabama home where my parents loved to entertain. Whether it was a small dinner party for six or a Christmas celebration for 200, the love of entertaining has been in my life since I was a child. The love of decorating, planning, and cooking for events was the inspiration for creating Lemon Drops. I am blessed to have my husband by my side. He has the same love, vision, and desire to create exciting events for our friends, family and clients. We are a unique, diversified team with the talent and skills to make all your event dreams come true. We are honored to serve you and walk you through every step of the process. Thank you for visiting our site and we hope to hear from you soon. Zestfully Yours, Melanie B. Eubanks

I grew up in an Alabama home where my parents loved to entertain. Whether it was a small dinner party for six or a Christmas celebration for 200, the love of entertaining has been in my life since I was a child. The love of decorating, planning, and cooking for events was the inspiration for creating Lemon Drops. I am blessed to have my husband by my side. He has the same love, vision, and desire to create exciting events for our friends, family and clients. We are a unique, diversified team with the talent and skills to make all your event dreams come true. We are honored to serve you and walk you through every step of the process. Thank you for visiting our site and we hope to hear from you soon.