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The Estate Investor Dinner
The Estate had the pleasure of hosting a dinner exclusive to The Estate’s potential investors on July 9th. Guests were welcomed in The Estate’s cocktail reception area and then into The Estate ballroom. Sway Chicago Band provided the night with beautiful music, and...
IN & OUT: Catering Trends
As event planners, we are constantly collaborating with top vendors whom are truly experts in what they do. Not only are they knowledgeable and creative, they have a viewpoint unlike any other noting the trends that come, that go... and creating brand new trends...
IN & OUT: Cakes + Sweets Trends
As event planners, we are constantly collaborating with top vendors whom are truly experts in what they do. Not only are they knowledgeable and creative, they have a viewpoint unlike any other noting the trends that come, that go... and creating brand new trends...
IN & OUT: Photography Trends (part two)
As event planners, we are constantly collaborating with top vendors whom are truly experts in what they do. Not only are they knowledgeable and creative, they have a viewpoint unlike any other noting the trends that come, that go... and creating brand new trends...
Beautiful Chicago Wedding featured in Modern Luxury Brides Chicago
I am absolutely THRILLED to see Lisa + Will's beautiful Chicago Wedding gracing the pages of the Winter/Spring 2015 issue of Modern Luxury Brides Chicago. This family was SERIOUSLY such an absolute delight to work with. Leap Weddings did a fab job on their wedding...
IN & OUT: Music Trends (part two)
As event planners, we are constantly collaborating with top vendors whom are truly experts in what they do. Not only are they knowledgeable and creative, they have a viewpoint unlike any other noting the trends that come, that go... and creating brand new trends...
Michelle is Featured on FraNoi.com
We feel a true honor to have Michelle featured in FRA NOI. "Entrepreneurial roots run deep within event planner Michelle Durpetti.The daughter of Tony and Marion Durpetti, owners of Chicago’s legendary Gene & Georgetti restaurant, and granddaughter of the...
Michelle Durpetti Events Featured in Brides Chicago : The city’s best wedding planners
So absolutely delighted to be included among some great planners and designers in Chicago! Thank you to Brides Chicago for the feature! BRIDES Chicago: The Best Wedding Planners in the City Monday, July 6, 2015 by Katie Schroeder While you may be marrying your best...
The Estate Stylized Shoot | Behind The Scenes
Check out this behind the scenes blog from the fabulous Kesh Designs from our very first styled shoot here at The Estate! Special thanks to all the vendors who participated: Kesh Events who designed the day Photography : Gold Grid Studio Film : Mirar Productions...
A Luxe Independence Day Wedding at Drake Hotel
Because their wedding took place on the Fourth of July, Lisa Suchy (26 and a teacher) and Will Magnuson (26 and a director of sales) wanted to pay homage to the United States on their wedding day. "I wanted to celebrate the holiday, but I didn't want the entire color...
IN & OUT: Beauty Trends
As event planners, we are constantly collaborating with top vendors whom are truly experts in what they do. Not only are they knowledgeable and creative, they have a viewpoint unlike any other noting the trends that come, that go... and creating brand new trends...
Favorite Things- Summer Edition
In Chicago, summer is such a fabulous time of year - and with all of the weddings happening in the city, I so enjoy suggesting the architectural cruises! Also love Chicago helicopter experience they even feature an "engagement package" so fun!! ...