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It was so much fun getting to work with Emily and Cory on their special day! They had the pleasure of being the first wedding (and event, ever) to open up RPM On The Water, and it did not disappoint. With the help of Revel, the ballroom was set up with a stunning suspended chuppah […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

December 31, 2019

Emily & Cory: A Wedding On The Water

It was so much fun getting to work with Emily and Cory on their special day! They had the pleasure of being the first wedding (and event, ever) to open up RPM On The Water, and it did not disappoint. With the help of Revel, the ballroom was set up with a stunning suspended chuppah […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

December 31, 2019

Emily & Cory: A Wedding On The Water

Let’s for a quick second talk about a really special part of being a wedding planner. These beautiful, strong, smart, funny, expressive, passionate, stylish AF and loving women are all MDE brides. Getting to know them throughout the planning journey was just the beginning. I have been able to see them reach milestones within their […]

Real Weddings

December 11, 2019

Thankful

Let’s for a quick second talk about a really special part of being a wedding planner. These beautiful, strong, smart, funny, expressive, passionate, stylish AF and loving women are all MDE brides. Getting to know them throughout the planning journey was just the beginning. I have been able to see them reach milestones within their […]

Real Weddings

December 11, 2019

Thankful

We had the BEST time working with this gorgeous couple on their classic Chicago wedding this July! Danae and Chris have been together for ten years, and the synergy that they have is something you feel the moment you meet them. They match each other with work ethic, humor, wit, and intelligence and were so […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 11, 2019

Danae & Chris: A Gold Coast Wedding

We had the BEST time working with this gorgeous couple on their classic Chicago wedding this July! Danae and Chris have been together for ten years, and the synergy that they have is something you feel the moment you meet them. They match each other with work ethic, humor, wit, and intelligence and were so […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

October 11, 2019

Danae & Chris: A Gold Coast Wedding

MDE couple Gianna and Tony had an absolutely gorgeous winter wedding at The Carlisle; we are so excited to see it featured on Lakeshore In Love. “Gianna always dreamed of a romantic winter wedding, so it was a dream to receive a soft blanket of snow the evening before she and Tony married at Lombard’s […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

October 11, 2019

Gianna & Tony’s Winter Wedding Featured on Lakeshore In Love

MDE couple Gianna and Tony had an absolutely gorgeous winter wedding at The Carlisle; we are so excited to see it featured on Lakeshore In Love. “Gianna always dreamed of a romantic winter wedding, so it was a dream to receive a soft blanket of snow the evening before she and Tony married at Lombard’s […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

October 11, 2019

Gianna & Tony’s Winter Wedding Featured on Lakeshore In Love

From the moment I learned that my beautiful, funny, stylish, imaginative client was inspired by both the still life of a dutch masters painting and the romance of “The Ball” painted by Victor Gabriel Gilbert, I was instantly in love with them, their story, and this wedding. To bring to life a wedding inspired by art, […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Planning

August 22, 2019

Old World Romance in NYC

From the moment I learned that my beautiful, funny, stylish, imaginative client was inspired by both the still life of a dutch masters painting and the romance of “The Ball” painted by Victor Gabriel Gilbert, I was instantly in love with them, their story, and this wedding. To bring to life a wedding inspired by art, […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Planning

August 22, 2019

Old World Romance in NYC

From the moment we met Melissa, we adored her sweet personality and impeccable style. We discussed bringing to life a super chic, classic Chicago wedding; Loft Lucia provided the perfect backdrop. Fragrant Design balanced the layers of sleek, classic touches, soft candlelight, and city views to make the night a true reflection of the couple’s […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

August 14, 2019

City Chic, A Chicago Wedding

From the moment we met Melissa, we adored her sweet personality and impeccable style. We discussed bringing to life a super chic, classic Chicago wedding; Loft Lucia provided the perfect backdrop. Fragrant Design balanced the layers of sleek, classic touches, soft candlelight, and city views to make the night a true reflection of the couple’s […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

August 14, 2019

City Chic, A Chicago Wedding

We are so excited to see not one, but two gorgeous MDE couples and their weddings featured in the latest issue of Modern Luxury! And congratulations to team member Chris Rebollo on his first feature as well! Chris produced a wedding at our sister venue, The Estate and we are over the moon excited to […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

June 19, 2019

Featured in the new issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago!

We are so excited to see not one, but two gorgeous MDE couples and their weddings featured in the latest issue of Modern Luxury! And congratulations to team member Chris Rebollo on his first feature as well! Chris produced a wedding at our sister venue, The Estate and we are over the moon excited to […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

June 19, 2019

Featured in the new issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago!

This beautiful seaside Boston wedding was recently featured on Destination I Do Magazine, and I am excited about it! Gotta give a shout out to Nicole and Erin McDonald for all they did to bring this one together, and for being awesome team members. I am very grateful! We created this magic in a public […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

April 3, 2019

Our Destination Wedding In Boston Is Featured!

This beautiful seaside Boston wedding was recently featured on Destination I Do Magazine, and I am excited about it! Gotta give a shout out to Nicole and Erin McDonald for all they did to bring this one together, and for being awesome team members. I am very grateful! We created this magic in a public […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

April 3, 2019

Our Destination Wedding In Boston Is Featured!

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the year, we kicked off 2019 celebrating with Raquel and Carl. Seriously, their wedding was a dream, just a straight up fairytale. We knew this wedding would be one for the books since we began planning alongside this beautiful couple. There was a true dream […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

March 20, 2019

MDE Weddings: Raquel & Carl

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the year, we kicked off 2019 celebrating with Raquel and Carl. Seriously, their wedding was a dream, just a straight up fairytale. We knew this wedding would be one for the books since we began planning alongside this beautiful couple. There was a true dream […]

Chicago Weddings, Real Weddings

March 20, 2019

MDE Weddings: Raquel & Carl

This Epic Palm Beach Wedding was Inspired by Italy and Vin Diesel — Yes, Really! Originally published on PartySlate, January 11,2019 “When two event professionals marry, you know the celebration is bound to be epic. We love this Palm Beach wedding between Chicago-based event photographer, Collin Pierson, and event planner, Michelle Durpetti. The affair boasted […]

Press Features, Real Weddings

January 19, 2019

Michelle’s Palm Beach Wedding – Featured In PartySlate

This Epic Palm Beach Wedding was Inspired by Italy and Vin Diesel — Yes, Really! Originally published on PartySlate, January 11,2019 “When two event professionals marry, you know the celebration is bound to be epic. We love this Palm Beach wedding between Chicago-based event photographer, Collin Pierson, and event planner, Michelle Durpetti. The affair boasted […]

Press Features, Real Weddings

January 19, 2019

Michelle’s Palm Beach Wedding – Featured In PartySlate

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