Expert Wedding Advice From Michelle Durpetti, Luxury Destination Wedding Planner In luxury wedding planning, it’s often the understated details that create the most meaningful experiences. While guests may never see the months of preparation that go into crafting a seamless celebration, they certainly feel it—especially in those first few moments as they arrive. That’s where […]

Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

Why Wedding Ushers Still Matter (and What They Actually Do)

Expert Wedding Advice From Michelle Durpetti, Luxury Destination Wedding Planner In luxury wedding planning, it’s often the understated details that create the most meaningful experiences. While guests may never see the months of preparation that go into crafting a seamless celebration, they certainly feel it—especially in those first few moments as they arrive. That’s where […]

Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

Why Wedding Ushers Still Matter (and What They Actually Do)

After 18 years in the wedding industry, I can tell you this: being a wedding planner is equal parts art, logistics, psychology, and production. Yes, we build timelines and floor plans. But we also act as translators, advocates, troubleshooters, and—perhaps most importantly—protectors of peace. In the age of Pinterest-perfect inspiration and TikTok trends, the role […]

Chicago Weddings, Destination Weddings, Wedding Planning

What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do? A Look Behind the Magic with Michelle Durpetti Events

After 18 years in the wedding industry, I can tell you this: being a wedding planner is equal parts art, logistics, psychology, and production. Yes, we build timelines and floor plans. But we also act as translators, advocates, troubleshooters, and—perhaps most importantly—protectors of peace. In the age of Pinterest-perfect inspiration and TikTok trends, the role […]

Chicago Weddings, Destination Weddings, Wedding Planning

What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do? A Look Behind the Magic with Michelle Durpetti Events

I’m so excited to share that I was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune in a piece highlighting top outdoor entertaining tips and trends to try this season! As someone who spends my days creating meaningful, beautiful events—whether it’s a wedding in Tuscany, a chic dinner party in Palm Beach, or a milestone celebration here […]

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Michelle Featured in the Chicago Tribune Sharing Outdoor Entertaining Tips

I’m so excited to share that I was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune in a piece highlighting top outdoor entertaining tips and trends to try this season! As someone who spends my days creating meaningful, beautiful events—whether it’s a wedding in Tuscany, a chic dinner party in Palm Beach, or a milestone celebration here […]

Press Features

Michelle Featured in the Chicago Tribune Sharing Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Dreaming of a wedding on a sun-soaked island or in a romantic Tuscan villa? Before you dive into Pinterest boards and passport stamps, let’s hit pause for just a moment. Planning a destination wedding is a beautiful, bold decision—and it comes with its own unique set of considerations. Michelle discusses some key destination wedding planning […]

Destination Weddings, Video, Wedding Planning

Thinking About a Destination Wedding? Start Here.

Dreaming of a wedding on a sun-soaked island or in a romantic Tuscan villa? Before you dive into Pinterest boards and passport stamps, let’s hit pause for just a moment. Planning a destination wedding is a beautiful, bold decision—and it comes with its own unique set of considerations. Michelle discusses some key destination wedding planning […]

Destination Weddings, Video, Wedding Planning

Thinking About a Destination Wedding? Start Here.