Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s day to you! Here in Chicago, this is one strongly embraced and celebrated holiday – and we wanted to share a few fun decor ideas for a fun St. Patrick’s Day inspired brunch, baby shower or dinner!  We always get so excited to channel a little luck of the Irish for […]

Holidays

St. Patrick’s Day table decor inspiration

Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s day to you! Here in Chicago, this is one strongly embraced and celebrated holiday – and we wanted to share a few fun decor ideas for a fun St. Patrick’s Day inspired brunch, baby shower or dinner!  We always get so excited to channel a little luck of the Irish for […]

Holidays

St. Patrick’s Day table decor inspiration

Congratulations on your engagement! So exciting! But now what do you do? Here are the first six things you need to do to get the ball rolling on your wedding planning.  #1: Insure your engagement ring Unfortunately, accidents happen, and the loss or damage of an engagement ring can be devastating both emotionally and financially. […]

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Steps to take after getting engaged

Congratulations on your engagement! So exciting! But now what do you do? Here are the first six things you need to do to get the ball rolling on your wedding planning.  #1: Insure your engagement ring Unfortunately, accidents happen, and the loss or damage of an engagement ring can be devastating both emotionally and financially. […]

Tips

Steps to take after getting engaged

In my 20 years of experience in this field, I have worked with so many different kinds of clients, companies, brands, and couples. Each one taught me something – sometimes positive and other times more of a learning moment that maybe wasn’t so great. Although learning all kinds of insights in life is the key […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

How to Successfully Work With a Wedding Planner, Written by a Wedding Planner!

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

In my 20 years of experience in this field, I have worked with so many different kinds of clients, companies, brands, and couples. Each one taught me something – sometimes positive and other times more of a learning moment that maybe wasn’t so great. Although learning all kinds of insights in life is the key […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

How to Successfully Work With a Wedding Planner, Written by a Wedding Planner!

Wedding planner, Michelle Durpetti, arranging floral design.

Making an entrance at a wedding should be grand for guests, too! How we walk into a celebration is probably one of the more important elements for me when I work with clients to design their weddings & events. For me, the way we arrive sets the tone for the whole thing; a little excitement […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings, Tips, Trends

Making an entrance at a wedding. From the guests’ point of view.

Making an entrance at a wedding should be grand for guests, too! How we walk into a celebration is probably one of the more important elements for me when I work with clients to design their weddings & events. For me, the way we arrive sets the tone for the whole thing; a little excitement […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings, Tips, Trends

Making an entrance at a wedding. From the guests’ point of view.