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VUE | Holiday 2020

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A celebrity in his own right, Tutera is a leading event, wedding, and design expert whose innovative vision has made him a household name in America for over three decades. Tutera has planned and attended countless celebrity weddings, parties, and events, and is well-known for his host role on the popular WE television series "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera." Additionally, Tutera is the author of seven books on design and planning. Due to the unique circumstances of the past year, people are looking to escape from the stressors of everyday life and partake in some long-awaited fun this holiday season. "is New Year's Eve, more than ever, people are going to want to find a way to safely be with one another and bring in a new year that makes the current one disappear," Tutera asserts. Having planned and attended countless NYE parties himself, Tutera wants us to take extra care this year to focus on what is important. We must emphasize the stepping forward in time that a new year represents and be playful with life even in these unsettling times. Tutera sheds some light on how to make this vision a reality at our parties this year. A new year is a blank slate–a chance to start over. With this in mind, one party theme Tutera suggests is a Blank Canvas Party. e decor might include blank canvases on which guests can get creative, or beautiful canvas paintings to inspire change. "People want to be playful even though they are not at a children's party," Tutera reminds us. Adults need a creative release just as much as kids do, and a Blank Canvas Party theme will inspire guests to let their inner artists forge new beginnings for 2021. Having a Color Party this NYE is another of Tutera's suggestions for creating a vibrant yet playful at-home party. Within this theme, Tutera reminds us that even when life isn't perfect, the colors that you choose can make your world a little brighter. To bring the Color Party to life, Tutera suggests building the decor around paint palettes. Buy a bunch of wooden paint palettes and splatter paint on them decoratively, almost as if they were used. en incorporate these palettes into the party decor or use them as serving pieces at the bar. e palettes can also be used for drinks when guests arrive, or for party food and desserts. Add some bright, festive cocktails to the menu and guests will soon catch on to a rejuvenating theme incorporating all the colors of a new year. V U E N J . C O M 30

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