David Tutera And Antebi Footwear - A Marriage Made In Heaven

Yes it's true David Tutera has made news again, this time the wedding and event planning extraordinaire Tutera has signed a licensing agreement with Antebi Footwear Group, to launch a signature footwear line under his own name. The David Tutera Footwear Collection, inspired by Tutera's ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, is expected to hit stores in January 2013 and will be premiered at MAGIC in August. Beanstalk, the brand licensing agency of record for David Tutera, is responsible for bringing the two parties together. "My goal is to create a stylish, elegant and affordable collection of bridal shoes that gives every bride the opportunity to feel like the belle of the ball, with the perfect pair shoes for her special day," explains Tutera.  "Antebi Footwear Group is the ideal partner to bring my vision to life, which will complement my existing wedding gown and bridal jewelry collections and enable me the opportunity to dress brides from head-to-toe—which is, for me, the ultimate dream." Joe Antebi, CEO of Antebi Footwear Group shares, "We are thrilled to bring David's dream of creating bridal footwear to a reality utilizing our vast resources and distribution networks." David Tutera Footwear, designed to be sophisticated and modern with a nod to tradition, will be produced with high quality components and finishes, along with unique details that will be revealed at launch time. The line will feature a range of styles suited for special wedding occasions. The shoe collection will range from $95 to $195 and is expected to retail in select department stores and bridal salons throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information, contact . Awarded by Life & Style magazine as the "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner," David Tutera is a leading wedding and entertaining expert and TV personality. Known for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, Tutera is the author of seven popular books on the topic and is the host of the hit primetime show, "My Fair Wedding" on WE tv. Antebi Footwear Group was founded by Joseph Antebi in 2007,  Antebi currently holds the license to manufacture and distribute footwear for Paris Hilton and David Tutera. With distribution networks in twenty-six countries, the Brooklyn, NY, based company has offices in Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY; Miami, Florida; Mexico City, Mexico; and Guangzhou, China. The company's retailer portfolio includes, but is not limited to: Macy's (Macys.com), Von Maur (VonMaur.com), Heels.com, Shoes.com and Zappos.com.

NASCAR's Most Famous Daughter Taylor Earnhardt Weds

Taylor Nicole Earnhardt, daughter of Teresa Earnhardt and 7-time NASCAR Champion, Dale Earnhardt tied the knot on Saturday, May 25, 2012 to Brandon Samuel Putnam in Mooresville, North Carolina.  The wedding with a southern flair was designed by celebrity event planner David Tutera took place at the Earnhardts' private estate. The couple exchanged their vows in a romantic outdoor evening ceremony at a lakeside arbor nestled under the trees with stained glass panels suspended from surrounding trees. The bride was transported to the ceremony by horse-drawn carriage, the horse, a gift from her father when she was a little girl. Taylor wore a customized lace wedding gown by Rivini and walked down the aisle to "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts, performed by an eight-piece string ensemble. After saying their "I Do's," the couple rode to their reception in a vintage 1946 cherry red pickup truck that was from Dale Earnhardt's Classic Car Collection.

Taylor and Brandon's guests were escorted by horse and carriage to the reception space on the estate, where they celebrated under a rustic open air pavilion that had been constructed especially for the wedding.

Guests were treated to hand-rolled cigars, a fine whiskey tasting bar and a bespoke perfume bar, along with entertainment by country artist Jared Ashley.

The custom pavilion where the reception was held is now available to the public to rent for weddings and other special events. The unique space has a rustic, southern elegant feel, adorned with specially-commissioned antiqued stained glass windows by local artists, vaulted ceilings, custom woodwork and crystal chandeliers. The newly constructed space opens up to a back terrace overlooking a lake and is the only open air structure of its kind that includes heated flooring, so guests can dance the night away no matter the weather.

Taylor Earnhardt, 23, is a professional rodeo competitor and devotes herself to supporting the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, a charitable organization that is dedicated to children, education and wildlife preservation. She is also the Director of Equestrian Development for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. She is currently studying equine business, reproduction and training to use in her future endeavors. She is the daughter of Dale and Teresa Earnhardt of Mooresville, North Carolina. Her father, seven-time NASCAR Champion Dale Earnhardt, was the co-founder of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. Her mother Teresa is the co-founder and current CEO of Dale Earnhardt Incorporated based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Putnam, 25, is the owner of Hi Tech Incorporated, a grading and trucking company in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also competes in rodeo professionally and is an avid hunter. He graduated from Central Piedmont Community College and received a degree in Fire Science. He is the son of Sam and Julie Putnam of Charlotte, North Carolina. His father Sam is a retired landscape and grading company owner and CEO, and his mother Julie is an accountant and financial manager for several grading and land care companies in Charlotte, North Carolina.