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The Art of Welcome In Italian, “Dare il benvenuto” means to give a welcome that is both warm and filled with delight. This philosophy of heartfelt hospitality was the guiding principle behind the start of a memorable three-day wedding weekend in Chicago, a city renowned for its majestic skyline and vibrant culture. A Stylish and […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

May 22, 2024

Celebrating with Intention: Kicking Off a Fabulous Wedding Weekend in Chicago

The Art of Welcome In Italian, “Dare il benvenuto” means to give a welcome that is both warm and filled with delight. This philosophy of heartfelt hospitality was the guiding principle behind the start of a memorable three-day wedding weekend in Chicago, a city renowned for its majestic skyline and vibrant culture. A Stylish and […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

May 22, 2024

Celebrating with Intention: Kicking Off a Fabulous Wedding Weekend in Chicago

Puerto Rico Destination Wedding We recently had the privilege of orchestrating a wedding that was nothing short of magical for Gena and Fitz, beginning with a celebration set against the lush backdrop of a rainforest hacienda for their rehearsal dinner + welcome party in Puerto Rico. This celebration was infused with the vibrant spirit of […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

May 15, 2024

A Tropical Dream: Gena & Fitz’s Enchanted Wedding in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Destination Wedding We recently had the privilege of orchestrating a wedding that was nothing short of magical for Gena and Fitz, beginning with a celebration set against the lush backdrop of a rainforest hacienda for their rehearsal dinner + welcome party in Puerto Rico. This celebration was infused with the vibrant spirit of […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

May 15, 2024

A Tropical Dream: Gena & Fitz’s Enchanted Wedding in Puerto Rico

Michelle Durpetti Events is incredibly proud to have produced this wedding in Amalfi earlier this week! An intimate elopement with stunning views and the sweetest couple, Jay Glazer and Rosie Tenison. Thank you to People for publishing the exclusive first look, see more below! As published on People.com on May 9, 2024. Fox NFL Sunday’s Jay […]

Destination Weddings, Elopements, Real Weddings

May 9, 2024

Fox NFL Sunday’s Jay Glazer Marries Rosie Tenison in ‘Dream’ Wedding on Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Michelle Durpetti Events is incredibly proud to have produced this wedding in Amalfi earlier this week! An intimate elopement with stunning views and the sweetest couple, Jay Glazer and Rosie Tenison. Thank you to People for publishing the exclusive first look, see more below! As published on People.com on May 9, 2024. Fox NFL Sunday’s Jay […]

Destination Weddings, Elopements, Real Weddings

May 9, 2024

Fox NFL Sunday’s Jay Glazer Marries Rosie Tenison in ‘Dream’ Wedding on Italy’s Amalfi Coast

With almost 16 years with my company, I can say with certainty that planning celebrations with my clients is truly something I love doing.  Seeing the joy and the smiles amidst their beautiful day while they are surrounded by love truly is a wonderful feeling. And a satisfying one too. In fact, if I’m being […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 30, 2023

Wrapping up the 2023 wedding season

With almost 16 years with my company, I can say with certainty that planning celebrations with my clients is truly something I love doing.  Seeing the joy and the smiles amidst their beautiful day while they are surrounded by love truly is a wonderful feeling. And a satisfying one too. In fact, if I’m being […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 30, 2023

Wrapping up the 2023 wedding season

Let’s just talk about these two for a moment. The sweetest, best looking, funniest, hardest working, and nicest humans. Ever. And don’t even get me started on this bride’s style.  The initial call began with “I want everything to be inspired by Italy, really Capri & Amalfi and all of those colors and beauty!” – […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 18, 2023

A Peninsula Chicago Wedding… inspired by Italia ✨

Let’s just talk about these two for a moment. The sweetest, best looking, funniest, hardest working, and nicest humans. Ever. And don’t even get me started on this bride’s style.  The initial call began with “I want everything to be inspired by Italy, really Capri & Amalfi and all of those colors and beauty!” – […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 18, 2023

A Peninsula Chicago Wedding… inspired by Italia ✨

Still obsessing over this one because it was just everything we wanted it to be for this incredible couple. Deep jewel tones that beautifully celebrated the season and golden light everywhere set the tone for a love-filled day of hugs, joy, dancing and so much laughter. Emily & Tom are surrounded by love and love […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

September 27, 2023

A beautiful, jewel-tone Lake Geneva wedding just in time for fall! 

Still obsessing over this one because it was just everything we wanted it to be for this incredible couple. Deep jewel tones that beautifully celebrated the season and golden light everywhere set the tone for a love-filled day of hugs, joy, dancing and so much laughter. Emily & Tom are surrounded by love and love […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings

September 27, 2023

A beautiful, jewel-tone Lake Geneva wedding just in time for fall! 

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 […]

News, Press Features, Real Weddings, Trends

August 9, 2023

Hello, Happy August, Buon Ferragosto

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 […]

News, Press Features, Real Weddings, Trends

August 9, 2023

Hello, Happy August, Buon Ferragosto

Doctors Mark + Yuliya Solinksi were married back in June of this summer and had the most delightful of days! Their love and joy for the celebration of the day were palpable and set in a beautiful half-round outdoor ceremony that was full of fresh greens and gorgeous white floral. The party continued well into the […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

July 19, 2023

A gorgeous summer wedding at Canvas venue!

Doctors Mark + Yuliya Solinksi were married back in June of this summer and had the most delightful of days! Their love and joy for the celebration of the day were palpable and set in a beautiful half-round outdoor ceremony that was full of fresh greens and gorgeous white floral. The party continued well into the […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

July 19, 2023

A gorgeous summer wedding at Canvas venue!

While we love a classic celebration, there is something extra special (and so fun) about working with couples who are open to unique design elements and are driven by styles that go against the norm. Working with Britley and Peter was full of next-level gorgeousness that included some super awesome pieces – we love that […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

July 12, 2023

Gorgeous jewel-toned wedding at Beatnik Chicago featured in Chi thee Wed! 

While we love a classic celebration, there is something extra special (and so fun) about working with couples who are open to unique design elements and are driven by styles that go against the norm. Working with Britley and Peter was full of next-level gorgeousness that included some super awesome pieces – we love that […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

July 12, 2023

Gorgeous jewel-toned wedding at Beatnik Chicago featured in Chi thee Wed! 

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 […]

Press Features, Real Weddings

May 28, 2023

Soumaya & Winslow in Modern Luxury Weddings, North Shore

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 […]

Press Features, Real Weddings

May 28, 2023

Soumaya & Winslow in Modern Luxury Weddings, North Shore

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