Journey to Joy

To Dream Bigger and have that dream come true, you have to step up, stand up and speak out. You have to decide to be bold and take chances. You must be willing to be the change you want to see. We will either overcome our challenges, and failures to find greatness or we will let them take us down.

The joy is in the journey! We all have our own journey in life with ups and downs. Sometimes it feels like things will never go our way, but yet if we are bold enough to face our fears, learn from our failures, and heal from our pain then we can find the overflowing joy. This story is about my journey in life which has lead me to the realization that yes the joy is in the journey.

As a globally-lauded wedding & entertaining expert, David Tutera has been hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena for over 30 years. David is known for creating fabulous parties and bringing couples the world over the weddings of their dreams, David pulls back the veil in this honest, candid, funny memoir that shows us that struggle can lead to success. Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, Tutera lays bare a life of abuse, codependency, anxiety, and depression—as well the lucky breaks, hard work, and loving people that kept him believing that love, happiness, and fulfilling one's dreams are always within reach if you dream big and never give up. From being driven to middle school in a hearse to hosting his own TV shows, Tutera shares the unlikely path that not only made him a household name, but also led him to the joy of fatherhood and true love.