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Michelle Durpetti named one of 2014 Shining Star recipients!
Chicago Chapter Shining Stars 2014 Recipients Posted October 24, 2014 by WUW Staff The Chicago Board of Wish Upon a Wedding is honored to announce the 2014 Shining Star Recipients. These three people noted below are some of the most inspirational, motivational and...
TIMELESS CHICAGO WEDDING BY MICHELLE DURPETTI EVENTS
What a feature! We are honored to be in a "real wedding" piece by MODWEDDING.COM. TIMELESS CHICAGO WEDDING BY MICHELLE DURPETTI EVENTS by Kara Yates, Senior Editor at MODwedding on September 16, 2014 REAL WEDDINGS Chicago wedding coordinator Michelle...
Sneak peek into Raffaella + Robertino’s gorgeous wedding!
So, as you know, we love our jobs - I mean, who wouldn't love being surrounded by gorgeous weddings and lavish events!?! This wedding however, was a highlight for those of us who worked it - the bride + groom were absolutely stunning, and left no detail unattended for...
Lisa+Will’s Classic Drake Hotel Wedding featured on Gerber & Scarpelli’s blog!
We are thrilled to see Lisa + Will's classic Drake Hotel wedding featured on Gerber & Scarpelli's blog! The Proposal Story: On a Friday last September, Lisa was on her way home from work when Will sent her a text saying he was able to leave work early! This...
What we are loving now!
We have been so inspired lately by all kinds of things! We have been collecting trends, tips and the latest dish and are so excited to share with you! Written by our summer intern, Hannah, check out some of the things we are currently obsessing over. Floral...
Sterling’s Travels; an overview of Brazil, an ideal honeymoon location!
As you know, the MDE team likes to travel! Emily explored the far East in December, Michelle is always bouncing around the country, and I (Sterling) recently traveled to Brazil, for some exploration and relaxation. Traveling is something that keeps us sharp, inspired...
Jenny and her gorgeous wedding gown featured on Maggie Sottero’s “Love Maggie” real brides blog!
How exciting! Our lovely bride Jenny and her gorgeous wedding gown featured on "Love Maggie" - the Maggie Sottero blog. Keep reading for a snippit of the feature, and click below to see more photos on this beautiful wedding! Congratulations on being featured, Jenny -...
MDE featured on Wedding Chicks website!
MDE featured on Wedding Chicks website!! We are so thrilled to be featured as a "Happy Hour" vendor on Wedding Chicks today!! We LOVE this photo by David Turner photography of Jamie's gorgeous Rivini gown and Miu Miu shoes! Definitely one of our favorites! To read the...
Welcome Hannah!
My name is Hannah Gorman and I am a senior at Otterbein University, located in Columbus, Ohio. Although, I study in Ohio, I am a Chicago girl at heart and always love coming back home to my city. At Otterbein, I am studying Public Relations and would like to take my...
Jenny & Rob on Style Me Pretty!
Jenny and Rob's gorgeous, gold and blush late August wedding at Greenhouse Loft has been featured on Style Me Pretty! We loved working with Exquisite Designs, Elegant Event Lighting, Tipsy Cake, Food For Thought and Windy City Limousine to make this a day to remember,...
The Truth About Planning YOUR Wedding
Hello Readers! It has come to our attention recently that many media outlets, including NATIONALLY recognized morning shows like Good Morning America, have started hosting segments that try to engage the "bride on a budget" by offering "tips" to help reduce expenses...
MDE featured on the Modern Weddings Blog!
Party Politics With a background in major political and corporate functions, Chicago-based Michelle Durpetti Events offers unparalleled logistics for your big day After starting her career coordinating high-powered political events for families like the Obamas...