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 […]

Soumaya and Winslow’s private estate wedding will forever have us swooning. This incredible celebration deserves all the praise it can get – from a wonderful couple to a kick-ass lineup of creatives to the incredibly cool residential feel within that custom tent right down to the oh-so-curated menu, this was one for the books. Don’t […]

Soumaya and Winslow’s private estate wedding will forever have us swooning. This incredible celebration deserves all the praise it can get – from a wonderful couple to a kick-ass lineup of creatives to the incredibly cool residential feel within that custom tent right down to the oh-so-curated menu, this was one for the books. Don’t […]

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 […]

We’re excited to share that Michelle will be on the panel of experts presenting at the Illinois Restaurant Association’s “Meet The Experts” event happening May 17th. Wednesday, May 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tunnel Chicago 151 W. Kinzie St.  Chicago, IL 60654 This event offers restaurant and hospitality operators the opportunity to connect one-on-one […]

We’re excited to share that Michelle will be on the panel of experts presenting at the Illinois Restaurant Association’s “Meet The Experts” event happening May 17th. Wednesday, May 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tunnel Chicago 151 W. Kinzie St.  Chicago, IL 60654 This event offers restaurant and hospitality operators the opportunity to connect one-on-one […]

We are so grateful for the recognition from The Knot! The Knot Best of Weddings is an annual award that recognizes the top wedding vendors across the country. This prestigious honor represents the highest-rated vendors on The Knot who are trusted, dependable, and deliver quality service. Only the best wedding vendors (top 5%) receive this award! […]

We are so grateful for the recognition from The Knot! The Knot Best of Weddings is an annual award that recognizes the top wedding vendors across the country. This prestigious honor represents the highest-rated vendors on The Knot who are trusted, dependable, and deliver quality service. Only the best wedding vendors (top 5%) receive this award! […]

Elle and Terrance are featured in Modern Luxury Weddings’ December 2022 edition and we are in love! They sought out a modern aesthetic for their day, and the result was styling that was clean, yet romantic. We had such a great time planning their wedding and are still swooning – check out the feature! THE […]

Elle and Terrance are featured in Modern Luxury Weddings’ December 2022 edition and we are in love! They sought out a modern aesthetic for their day, and the result was styling that was clean, yet romantic. We had such a great time planning their wedding and are still swooning – check out the feature! THE […]

Michelle’s feature in Modern Luxury Palm Beach’s January 2023 edition is the perfect way to kick off our new office in South Florida. Check it out and read all about her experiences as she began her career in the event planning industry, did you know that MDE’s original focus wasn’t weddings? Lots of fun in […]

Michelle’s feature in Modern Luxury Palm Beach’s January 2023 edition is the perfect way to kick off our new office in South Florida. Check it out and read all about her experiences as she began her career in the event planning industry, did you know that MDE’s original focus wasn’t weddings? Lots of fun in […]

Our dear friend and colleague, Akeshi Akinseye, has released a new book! Festive Tables is a guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations. It is fabulous – detailing how you can create gorgeous tables for every holiday! And with that, Michelle can now officially add “published editor” to her list of accomplishments as she […]

Our dear friend and colleague, Akeshi Akinseye, has released a new book! Festive Tables is a guide to setting stylish tablescapes for your celebrations. It is fabulous – detailing how you can create gorgeous tables for every holiday! And with that, Michelle can now officially add “published editor” to her list of accomplishments as she […]

Michelle was asked to contribute to this destination wedding planning piece by Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress and we are stoked. Recognized as the strongest business platform in the destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress is a one of a kind exclusive initiative that brings together the world’s biggest celebrity wedding planners, […]

Michelle was asked to contribute to this destination wedding planning piece by Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress and we are stoked. Recognized as the strongest business platform in the destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress is a one of a kind exclusive initiative that brings together the world’s biggest celebrity wedding planners, […]

Christina & Colin’s Field Museum wedding is certainly one for the books. We loved helping this beautiful couple plan their wedding celebration, it was of utmost elegance – with exquisite details in a stunner of a setting. Thank you to Modern Luxury Weddings for featuring their nuptials in the latest issue. See more below!

Christina & Colin’s Field Museum wedding is certainly one for the books. We loved helping this beautiful couple plan their wedding celebration, it was of utmost elegance – with exquisite details in a stunner of a setting. Thank you to Modern Luxury Weddings for featuring their nuptials in the latest issue. See more below!