Reflecting on the week at the Engage! Luxury Business Summit at Nemacolin, I’m incredibly grateful for the inspiring and supportive community I find there. This event was more than just a conference; it was a gathering of minds that challenge, uplift, and inspire one another. Highlights from the Summit The Engage! Summit at Nemacolin featured […]

Reflecting on the week at the Engage! Luxury Business Summit at Nemacolin, I’m incredibly grateful for the inspiring and supportive community I find there. This event was more than just a conference; it was a gathering of minds that challenge, uplift, and inspire one another. Highlights from the Summit The Engage! Summit at Nemacolin featured […]

We are so excited to introduce MDE’s newest team member, Brigit McDonnell! Brigit is a proud Hoosier alum and comes to us with industry experience in both planning and decor design. Her career has allowed her to put on large-scale luxury corporate and social events and weddings at Chicago’s most coveted venues. She has worked […]

We are so excited to introduce MDE’s newest team member, Brigit McDonnell! Brigit is a proud Hoosier alum and comes to us with industry experience in both planning and decor design. Her career has allowed her to put on large-scale luxury corporate and social events and weddings at Chicago’s most coveted venues. She has worked […]

This year I had the immense pleasure of working with four incredible couples that truly will forever be in my heart.  I am cheering to a year of beautiful weddings, acknowledging some heartache, and standing in gratitude for all of those people who were part of beautiful moments in my year. And these four couples […]

This year I had the immense pleasure of working with four incredible couples that truly will forever be in my heart.  I am cheering to a year of beautiful weddings, acknowledging some heartache, and standing in gratitude for all of those people who were part of beautiful moments in my year. And these four couples […]

36 hours in New York with PartySlate was inspiring, educational, and such a beautiful celebration of everything I love about being part of this industry of bringing milestone moments to life in the form of gorgeous, thoughtful, and seamlessly produced parties! “The Party” was equal parts education, networking, and of course – celebrating. Because in […]

36 hours in New York with PartySlate was inspiring, educational, and such a beautiful celebration of everything I love about being part of this industry of bringing milestone moments to life in the form of gorgeous, thoughtful, and seamlessly produced parties! “The Party” was equal parts education, networking, and of course – celebrating. Because in […]

Hello friends and happy fall to you! This is my absolute favorite time of year. In Chicago, the temps typically get a little cooler (sweater weather!) and the light in Florida at sunset is even more golden. And of course, now is a time when everybody believes a little bit in magic ✨ (I however […]

Hello friends and happy fall to you! This is my absolute favorite time of year. In Chicago, the temps typically get a little cooler (sweater weather!) and the light in Florida at sunset is even more golden. And of course, now is a time when everybody believes a little bit in magic ✨ (I however […]

School is about to start again and summer is coming to an end – although it doesn’t feel that way with this heat does it?! It has been such a fast-paced summer for all of us, don’t you think? I saw a meme the other day that said “July went by in 8 minutes. Christmas […]

School is about to start again and summer is coming to an end – although it doesn’t feel that way with this heat does it?! It has been such a fast-paced summer for all of us, don’t you think? I saw a meme the other day that said “July went by in 8 minutes. Christmas […]

We are excited to see Michelle speak during the Illinois Restaurant Association’s webinar series for restaurants. On this episode, panelists be covering restaurant branding strategies; Michelle is speaking as Managing Partner of Turnkey Hospitality Group/Gene & Georgetti, along with co-Managing Partner, Collin Pierson and Kinship‘s Marketing Director, James Masello. Marketing Strategies for Growing & Maintaining […]

We are excited to see Michelle speak during the Illinois Restaurant Association’s webinar series for restaurants. On this episode, panelists be covering restaurant branding strategies; Michelle is speaking as Managing Partner of Turnkey Hospitality Group/Gene & Georgetti, along with co-Managing Partner, Collin Pierson and Kinship‘s Marketing Director, James Masello. Marketing Strategies for Growing & Maintaining […]

Newcity has released its Big 2023 Restaurateurs List and we’re thrilled to see Michelle included! Newcity Resto is a Chicago-focused website featuring amazing food culture. Thank you for the inclusion, Newcity! Michelle DurpettiManaging Partner, Gene & Georgetti/Turnkey Hospitality and Founder, Michelle Durpetti EventsIn a wood-frame building that was built in the River North area after […]

Newcity has released its Big 2023 Restaurateurs List and we’re thrilled to see Michelle included! Newcity Resto is a Chicago-focused website featuring amazing food culture. Thank you for the inclusion, Newcity! Michelle DurpettiManaging Partner, Gene & Georgetti/Turnkey Hospitality and Founder, Michelle Durpetti EventsIn a wood-frame building that was built in the River North area after […]

I can say with almost 100% certainty that I never once thought I would be able to say this – but I am officially a knight. Dame Michelle Durpetti has a pretty cool ring to it, right?!  Ok, so how am I a knight? and where, exactly? Good questions, here is a little info for […]

I can say with almost 100% certainty that I never once thought I would be able to say this – but I am officially a knight. Dame Michelle Durpetti has a pretty cool ring to it, right?!  Ok, so how am I a knight? and where, exactly? Good questions, here is a little info for […]

As many of you know Michelle is also proud to operate her family’s Tuscan steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti in Chicago. She is third generation (it’s been in her family 82 years!), and they recently won Reader’s Choice for Best Steak in the Chicago Tribune! We wanted to share the story with you here. Michelle’s love […]

As many of you know Michelle is also proud to operate her family’s Tuscan steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti in Chicago. She is third generation (it’s been in her family 82 years!), and they recently won Reader’s Choice for Best Steak in the Chicago Tribune! We wanted to share the story with you here. Michelle’s love […]