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As we welcome 2025, we’re embracing fresh wedding trends that reflect thoughtfulness, creativity, and a modern approach to celebrations. At Michelle Durpetti Events, we’re dedicated to working with our couples to craft authentic, innovative, and deeply personal wedding celebrations. While we specialize in Italy – a destination close to our hearts – we’ve also had […]

Tips, Trends, Wedding Planning

January 2, 2025

What’s In and Out for Weddings in 2025

As we welcome 2025, we’re embracing fresh wedding trends that reflect thoughtfulness, creativity, and a modern approach to celebrations. At Michelle Durpetti Events, we’re dedicated to working with our couples to craft authentic, innovative, and deeply personal wedding celebrations. While we specialize in Italy – a destination close to our hearts – we’ve also had […]

Tips, Trends, Wedding Planning

January 2, 2025

What’s In and Out for Weddings in 2025

Il Capodanno, or New Year’s, in Italy is filled with beautiful traditions and superstitions designed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the year ahead. From meaningful culinary customs to vibrant symbolic gestures, every practice is a reminder of the richness of Italian heritage. Here are some of my favorite Italian New Year’s traditions to […]

Holidays, Tips, Trends

December 30, 2024

Buon Anno Nuovo! 🎉 Ring in the New Year with Italian Traditions 🇮🇹

Il Capodanno, or New Year’s, in Italy is filled with beautiful traditions and superstitions designed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the year ahead. From meaningful culinary customs to vibrant symbolic gestures, every practice is a reminder of the richness of Italian heritage. Here are some of my favorite Italian New Year’s traditions to […]

Holidays, Tips, Trends

December 30, 2024

Buon Anno Nuovo! 🎉 Ring in the New Year with Italian Traditions 🇮🇹

As I reflect on December 2024, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and awe for this past year. It’s been the most breakout year for Michelle Durpetti Events yet, with milestones that have redefined what success looks like for me. At the same time, Gene & Georgetti has experienced record-breaking achievements, continuing to […]

Personal

December 23, 2024

Merry & bright, and all things good vibes ✨✨

As I reflect on December 2024, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and awe for this past year. It’s been the most breakout year for Michelle Durpetti Events yet, with milestones that have redefined what success looks like for me. At the same time, Gene & Georgetti has experienced record-breaking achievements, continuing to […]

Personal

December 23, 2024

Merry & bright, and all things good vibes ✨✨

At Michelle Durpetti Events, we’ve always believed that a wedding is more than just a celebration—it’s a deeply personal expression of a couple’s love story. As a seasoned wedding planner specializing in Chicago, Palm Beach, and destination weddings worldwide (especially in Italy!), I was thrilled to share my expertise in BRIDES’ recent article, “The Wedding […]

Celebrity Weddings, Chicago Weddings, Destination Weddings, Press Features, Wedding Planning

December 18, 2024

Michelle Durpetti Events Featured on BRIDES: Exploring Modern Wedding Traditions

Wedding planner and bride standing at outdoor wedding reception in Palm Beach, Florida.

At Michelle Durpetti Events, we’ve always believed that a wedding is more than just a celebration—it’s a deeply personal expression of a couple’s love story. As a seasoned wedding planner specializing in Chicago, Palm Beach, and destination weddings worldwide (especially in Italy!), I was thrilled to share my expertise in BRIDES’ recent article, “The Wedding […]

Celebrity Weddings, Chicago Weddings, Destination Weddings, Press Features, Wedding Planning

December 18, 2024

Michelle Durpetti Events Featured on BRIDES: Exploring Modern Wedding Traditions

Wedding planner and bride standing at outdoor wedding reception in Palm Beach, Florida.

We’re thrilled to share that a stunning wedding produced by Michelle Durpetti Events has been featured on Loverly! Set against the elegant backdrop of The Peninsula Chicago, this classic fall wedding exudes sophistication and romance. From the impeccable floral arrangements to the warm, golden hues of the season, every detail was thoughtfully curated to create […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

December 11, 2024

A Classic Fall Wedding at the Peninsula Chicago, Featured on Loverly

We’re thrilled to share that a stunning wedding produced by Michelle Durpetti Events has been featured on Loverly! Set against the elegant backdrop of The Peninsula Chicago, this classic fall wedding exudes sophistication and romance. From the impeccable floral arrangements to the warm, golden hues of the season, every detail was thoughtfully curated to create […]

Chicago Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings

December 11, 2024

A Classic Fall Wedding at the Peninsula Chicago, Featured on Loverly

We’re thrilled to share that Michelle was recently featured on Inspired By This! She shares her expertise in planning a vibrant and unforgettable destination wedding celebration. With her signature attention to detail and love for crafting extraordinary experiences, Michelle brought this colorful vision for an amazing couple to life. Check out the feature for all […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings, Tips, Wedding Planning

December 4, 2024

Featured on Inspired By This: A Destination Wedding Bursting with Bold Colors

We’re thrilled to share that Michelle was recently featured on Inspired By This! She shares her expertise in planning a vibrant and unforgettable destination wedding celebration. With her signature attention to detail and love for crafting extraordinary experiences, Michelle brought this colorful vision for an amazing couple to life. Check out the feature for all […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Real Weddings, Tips, Wedding Planning

December 4, 2024

Featured on Inspired By This: A Destination Wedding Bursting with Bold Colors

Happy Thanksgiving! No better day to share tips to make your holidays festive, special and meaningful! Setting a beautiful table brings welcome, warmth and celebration to any occasion. Whether accenting your table with unique decor has been a long-standing tradition, or if it’s one you’d like to start, we’re sharing holiday tabletop decor ideas you’ll […]

Holidays, Tips

November 28, 2024

Festive Holiday Tabletop Decor ideas

Happy Thanksgiving! No better day to share tips to make your holidays festive, special and meaningful! Setting a beautiful table brings welcome, warmth and celebration to any occasion. Whether accenting your table with unique decor has been a long-standing tradition, or if it’s one you’d like to start, we’re sharing holiday tabletop decor ideas you’ll […]

Holidays, Tips

November 28, 2024

Festive Holiday Tabletop Decor ideas

The holiday season is a time for connection, joy, and unforgettable gatherings—and this year, I’m honored to share my insights in Better Homes and Gardens, where I’ve contributed expert tips on dining etiquette and best practices. Whether I’m planning destination weddings in Italy, curating luxurious events in Palm Beach, or welcoming diners to Gene & […]

Holidays, Press Features

November 27, 2024

Holiday Dining Etiquette: Expert Tips from Michelle Durpetti

The holiday season is a time for connection, joy, and unforgettable gatherings—and this year, I’m honored to share my insights in Better Homes and Gardens, where I’ve contributed expert tips on dining etiquette and best practices. Whether I’m planning destination weddings in Italy, curating luxurious events in Palm Beach, or welcoming diners to Gene & […]

Holidays, Press Features

November 27, 2024

Holiday Dining Etiquette: Expert Tips from Michelle Durpetti

As a destination wedding planner, one of the most rewarding parts of my work is bringing together the intricate details that make each wedding day uniquely beautiful. One of the key elements that we love to focus on is the role that printed materials play in enhancing both the design and the guest experience. Whether […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 13, 2024

How Printed Materials Add Layers of Design and Detail to Destination Weddings

As a destination wedding planner, one of the most rewarding parts of my work is bringing together the intricate details that make each wedding day uniquely beautiful. One of the key elements that we love to focus on is the role that printed materials play in enhancing both the design and the guest experience. Whether […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 13, 2024

How Printed Materials Add Layers of Design and Detail to Destination Weddings

Michelle Durpetti, founder of Michelle Durpetti Events, was recently featured as an expert on The Knot, the premier wedding planning resource. In the article, Michelle offers valuable advice on navigating multiple bridal showers, a topic many modern brides are curious about. Her insights reflect her deep experience in creating memorable and thoughtful events for brides […]

Bridal Shower, Milestone Parties, Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 6, 2024

Michelle Durpetti Featured as a Wedding Expert on The Knot

Michelle Durpetti, founder of Michelle Durpetti Events, was recently featured as an expert on The Knot, the premier wedding planning resource. In the article, Michelle offers valuable advice on navigating multiple bridal showers, a topic many modern brides are curious about. Her insights reflect her deep experience in creating memorable and thoughtful events for brides […]

Bridal Shower, Milestone Parties, Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 6, 2024

Michelle Durpetti Featured as a Wedding Expert on The Knot

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