This week, I had the honor of speaking at THE EVENT: Florence, an international gathering hosted by Italy for Weddings and Convention Bureau Italia that brings destination wedding planners together with some of Italy’s most respected venues and hospitality partners. For anyone passionate about luxury destination wedding planning in Florence, this event is an important […]

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Speaking on Luxury Destination Wedding Planning in Florence at THE EVENT

This week, I had the honor of speaking at THE EVENT: Florence, an international gathering hosted by Italy for Weddings and Convention Bureau Italia that brings destination wedding planners together with some of Italy’s most respected venues and hospitality partners. For anyone passionate about luxury destination wedding planning in Florence, this event is an important […]

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Speaking on Luxury Destination Wedding Planning in Florence at THE EVENT

A Letter from Michelle There are years that feel busy — and then there are years that feel full. This past year at Michelle Durpetti Events was the latter. Full of movement, meaning, milestones, memories, and moments that reminded me exactly why I love this work so deeply. Not because of accolades or stamps on […]

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A Year Written in Place, People, and Purpose

A Letter from Michelle There are years that feel busy — and then there are years that feel full. This past year at Michelle Durpetti Events was the latter. Full of movement, meaning, milestones, memories, and moments that reminded me exactly why I love this work so deeply. Not because of accolades or stamps on […]

Chicago Events, Chicago Weddings, Destination Events, Destination Weddings, Intimate Events, Milestone Parties, News, Personal, Press Features, Real Weddings, Travel

A Year Written in Place, People, and Purpose

Sicily is one of those rare places where history, culture, and hospitality come together so effortlessly that every visit feels like coming home — a place where destination weddings meet culture in the most meaningful way. This month, I had the immense pleasure of returning to this extraordinary island to participate in WE DO Catania, […]

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Bridging Worlds in Sicily: WE DO Catania & an Unforgettable FAM Experience

Sicily is one of those rare places where history, culture, and hospitality come together so effortlessly that every visit feels like coming home — a place where destination weddings meet culture in the most meaningful way. This month, I had the immense pleasure of returning to this extraordinary island to participate in WE DO Catania, […]

Destination Events, News, Social Event, Travel, Wedding Planning

Bridging Worlds in Sicily: WE DO Catania & an Unforgettable FAM Experience

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been invited to join an extraordinary group of just eight storytellers — and I’ll be the only one representing the United States — for WEDO 2025, taking place this October in Catania and Siracusa, Sicily. Hosted by Sicily For Weddings, this multi-day experience brings together some of the most creative […]

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Honored to Join WEDO 2025 as One of Eight Global Storytellers

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been invited to join an extraordinary group of just eight storytellers — and I’ll be the only one representing the United States — for WEDO 2025, taking place this October in Catania and Siracusa, Sicily. Hosted by Sicily For Weddings, this multi-day experience brings together some of the most creative […]

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Honored to Join WEDO 2025 as One of Eight Global Storytellers