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Beautiful December Wedding
I have had the pleasure of working on more than one beautiful December wedding throughout my time as a planner, but I have to say, Morgan + John were absolutely one of my most favorite clients to date! Morgan's father was also a warm, wonderful man who was very...
Holiday Party Planning and Decor Tips
Holiday party planning and decor tips to get you from the Holidays through New Years! I visited Fox News to share some tips on how you can host memorable dinners or parties this month. Special thanks to Exquisite Designs Chicago, Erickson Design, Elysia Root Cakes,...
2014 Chicago Hunter Derby, Produced by MDE, A Success!
The 2014 Chicago Hunter Derby, a recurring MDE client, makes its largest donations to charity to date after the success of the 2014 event that we were so proud to design and produce! Way to go Lynn, Carl, Rush and the entire CEC team! Special thanks to Exquisite...
Michelle Durpetti Events is featured on Jewell Catering & Event’s {Planner Spotlight}!
{Planner Spotlight} Michelle Durpetti Events We’ve been giving lots of love to our venues and vendors, now it’s time to share the love with some of Chicago’s best event planners! We’re starting with Michelle at Michelle Durpetti Events. Jewell Events Catering: How...
WGN Radio’s The Business Lunch
WGN Radio's The Business Lunch was such a great time! Love being interviewed by husband and wife team Sirott and Murciano today for Gene & Georgetti! I was thrilled for the opportunity to talk about National Adoption Awareness month and our efforts to raise...
Luxury Wedding Planner : A Throwback Thursday Wedding Favorite
Jeremy Lawson Photography captured this gorgeous image of Jenn's Vera Wang gown at her Salvage One wedding. Loved seeing this unique celebration up on Style Me Pretty! Click here to see the full feature on Style Me Pretty.
MDE Bride Laurie featured on Maggie Sottero blog
We love when our beautiful brides and their lovely weddings are featured on wedding websites, blogs and in wedding publications! It was so exciting to see Laurie and her beautiful blush pink gown, designed by Maggie Sottero, up on the designer's "Maggie Bride" blog!...
MDE salutes our veterans this Veteran’s Day
Happy Veteran's Day! There are few things more awesome than a long weekend filled with bbq and friends, but today it is so important to celebrate much more than that. It is so important to remember and thank the fearless men and women that fight for our country and...
Giving back in November – National Adoption Awareness Month 2014
Thank you Hepzibah Children's Association for the wonderful write up in your newsletter this month! What is Hephzibah, you ask? Hephzibah is Oak Park’s oldest charity—founded in 1897 when Mary Wessels opened her home to children from a nearby orphanage that had been...
Sarah + Garrett. Married in Hawaii!
Every time I think about Sarah + Garrett getting married in Hawaii, I pinch myself. Did it really happen? Was I really in gorgeous Hawaii for almost ten entire days!? And then it hits me - YES! Such an amazing experience! I couldn't have been more thrilled to be a...
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...
