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NBC 5 Chicago: What Might Wedding Season Look Like This Year?

Inside Weddings: How To Plan the Most Amazing Intimate Wedding

PartySlate: 9 [40th-Birthday] Party Ideas for Every Style

Chi Thee Wed: An Intimate St. Patrick’s Day Event with Michelle Durpetti at Gene and Georgetti’s

MunaLuchi: Green and Gold Glam Celebration Inspiration

Carats & Cake: Liz & Travis, an MDE Couple

Perfete: Intimate Valentine’s Day Dinner Party By Michelle Durpetti Events

Chi Thee Wed: Celebrating Love With Gene and Georgetti Steakhouse

PartySlate: Glamorous Pink & Red Valentine's Day Party In Chicago, IL

Inside Weddings: A Valentine's Day-Inspired Tablescape + Galentine's Day Party Ideas

Destination I Do: Tips From The Pros On Planning Around COVID-19

Inside Weddings: Traditional Ceremony + Reception Inspired by Old World Paintings in New York City

Modern Luxury Weddings Winter 2020

Perféte: Moody & Romantic Holiday Dinner Decor Inspiration

Inside Weddings: An Inspirational Shoot for an Intimate Fall Wedding at Home

Inside Weddings: Tiki Chic Engagement Party

The Wedding Biz: Forming An Event Coalition

Equestrian Living: Planning For Future Wedding Getaways

Inside Weddings: Inspirational Destination Wedding Shoot with Romantic Florals in Mexico

Destination I Do: A Floral Fantasy In Mexico

Destination I Do: Wedded Wisdom, Tips From A Pro

Destination I Do: Table For Two

MunaLuchi: Gabrielle & Justin

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Modern Luxury: Happily Ever After

Inside Weddings: Raquel and Carl

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Lakeshore In Love: White & Gold Winter Wedding at The Carlisle

The Celebration Society: Sweet Shower

Inside Weddings: Equestrian-Themed Bridal Shower Inspired by the Kentucky Derby

WGN: Labor Day Decor & Grilling Tips

Inside Weddings: Beach Wedding Ceremony + Romantic Reception Inspiration in Cabo

PartySlate: The 9 Bridal Shower Ideas & Trends You’ll See Everywhere This Year

Perfete: Flowery Pink Baby Shower

Lakeshore In Love: Whimsical + Luxe Wedding Inspiration with Butterflies

Modern Luxury Weddings : MDE Couple, Kali & Joe

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Inside Weddings : Anniversary Dinner in Florence Inspired by Still Life Paintings

Destination I Do : A Boston Destination Wedding

Kara's Party Ideas : Pretty In Pink Baby Shower

She Creates Business : Episode 131 Branding, Balance and Collaboration Podcast

Destination I Do: Four Reasons To Hire A Wedding Planner

PartySlate: Top 30 Event & Wedding Planners in Chicago for 2019

WGN Radio: Wedding worries? Amy Allen and Michelle Durpetti share tips on how to be ready for your big day

PartySlate: This Epic Palm Beach Wedding was Inspired by Italy and Vin Diesel — Yes, Really!

Destination I Do : Los Cabos Wedding Inspiration

Inside Weddings: Spring Real Wedding with Ivory, Blush & Gold Details in Chicago

PartySlate: 'Lunch In Capri' Wedding Planner Luncheon

Strictly Weddings: Moroccan Theme Meets Luxury Wedding

Wedding Lovely: Get To Know A Wedding Planner

Modern Luxury Weddings: Hilary Lamon & Jay Bergamini

PartySlate: Top 50 Planners In The Country

Modern Luxury: Dynamic Women

Inside Weddings: Traditional Greek Orthodox Ceremony + Ballroom Reception in Chicago

Inside Weddings: Be Inspired by a Destination Engagement Shoot in Barcelona

Modern Luxury: Kayla Mannausa + Terry Kruger

Modern Luxury: Around The World, Michelle + Collin's Engagement

Jump Media : 50 Questions with Caitlyn Shiels and Michelle Durpetti

The Plaid Horse: Making an Equestrian Passion a Priority as an Amateur

CS Modern Luxury: Women of Style

Modern Luxury Weddings: Angelica + Marc

The Courier News: Elgin equestrian heading to international championship

Voyage Chicago: Meet Michelle Durpetti

Eater Chicago: Venerable Gene & Georgetti Plans New River North Restaurant and More Intel

Chicago Sun Times: Gene & Georgetti stakes out another spot in River North

Chicago Splash: Ever After, Kayla Mannausa + Terry Kruger

The Curated Modern: Finding A Place At The Table

Sheridan Road: Jean Banchet Awards & Grand Chefs Gala

Chicago Tribune: Grand Chefs Gala honors Chicago culinary stars to fight cystic fibrosis

Chicago Splash: Ever After, Rachel Ansay + Alan Neva

Horse and Style Weddings: Blending two life passions

Inside Weddings: 8 Couples Doing Classic Lift Poses for Their Wedding Photos

Carats & Cake: Disa + John

Chicago Now: Blissful Wishes Ball turns dreams into reality for seriously ill

Chicago Splash: Ever After, Disa Dibuono + John Simpson

Inside Weddings: Southern Elegance-Inspired Styled Shoot with Playful Summer Details

Inside Weddings: Bold and Bright Wedding Styled Shoot Inspired by Marrakesh, Morocco

Party Slate: 5 Dynamic Dinner Parties

Chicago Splash: Ever After, Dina Bair and John Maher

PartySlate: Top Chicago Instagram Accounts You Must Follow

The Knot: A Luxe Independence Day Wedding at Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Style Weddings : Real Wedding: Lisa LaFemina-Wamsley and Ryan Wamsley

Style Me Pretty : #SMPWedding101 – Importance of working with your venue's preferred vendors

Sophisticated Living Magazine : It's A Wonderful Life

Modern Luxury 2016 Charity and Social Datebook : Gala Glam

Reverie Gallery : Elegant Wedding At The Drake In Chicago

Inside Weddings : Celebratory Wedding Shoot with Elegant & Romantic Decor in Chicago

Inside Weddings : Colorful Church Ceremony + Purple Ballroom Reception in Chicago

Carats & Cake : Lisa and Will

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Modern Luxury Brides : Stefania Spilotro & Giancarlo Presta

Brides Chicago : The Best Wedding Planners in the City

Modern Luxury Brides: The Simple Art of Happy (pg. 112)

Michigan Avenue Magazine: The List (Spring 2015)

CS Modern Luxury: Chicago Power Families (pg. 90)

Chicago Style : Real Wedding: Christina Ferrigni and Joseph McMahon

Modern Luxury : Spotlight Weddings

Chicago Tribune: Gene & Georgetti expanding to Rosemont

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Good morning instagram amici ✨ Starting my day

Good morning instagram amici ✨ Starting my day out with the strength, beauty and soul of my stunning Serafina. 💖 I hope you enjoy them as much as I am. Knowing talented photographers in every area of my life is truly something I am grateful for. 🙏🏻 Documenting life and its moments in photos is something I love. Perhaps it stems from my love of history, that I learned how important documenting life truly is. If there was a tip for engaged couples and humans everywhere from this post, it would be to hire talent. Invest in talent. And have photos taken throughout life to document everything that you love about life. 👈🏼✨ thanks to the immense talent @gianaterranova_photography for capturing all that makes my Serafina so special to me. .
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*wedding day timeline for the win* 🤩 When a ti

*wedding day timeline for the win* 🤩 When a timeline the day of the wedding anticipates all the big pieces, and accounts for the details too, the day becomes about the moments that matter. Like this gorgeous portrait photographed by @collinpierson ✨✨ One of the many reasons why investing in a wedding planner is the right move. Knowledge, solutions, timing and of course -> style. 👈🏼😎✨ // Hair: @magnificentbrides // Makeup: @leesib // Gown: @verawanggang // Dresser: @theweddingdresser // Location: @lshiremarriott // Floral & Design: @limanidesigns .
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When a boutonniere is small in size, but packs a b

When a boutonniere is small in size, but packs a bold punch of color, texture and style. 🤩 Design: @taylorandcoevents // Photo: Robert Swiderski // Location: @thedrakechicago ✨😎 .
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Unicorn first birthday? Ummm, yes please! I love p

Unicorn first birthday? Ummm, yes please! I love producing complex, layered events and have done that for crowds up to 30,000 can you believe it? ✨ And I really enjoy planning and styling weddings, too. From local Chicago classics to weddings in Hawaii, Italy, New York, Wisconsin, Michigan and Mexico I love bringing wedding celebrations to life that tantalize the senses and star forever in my couple’s hearts. 💖 But I also love being a party planner, too! All kinds of birthdays, baby showers. Engagements, wedding showers. Graduations, anniversaries and really any reason to throw a kick ass party is one that I love! So this year if you’re looking to bring an unforgettable party to life, send me a message and let’s get to planning 🤩
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Photo: @kenny_kim // balloons: @shopparis312 // Paper Goods: @smittenboutiquechicago // Catering: @bokacateringgroup // Cake: @alliancebakery // Cookies: @tonipatisserie // Entertainment: @zzazzproductions // Location: @loftlucia 🦄 Planning + Styling: @nicole_mde of the MDE team ✨
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#nationalpetday you say? 😍 Well, what a perfec

#nationalpetday you say? 😍 Well, what a perfect day to share 5 of my 8 fur babies in celebration. Swipe to see Serafina, Mo, Cassius, Jetson (And Fee!). And I would be remiss not to mention my Gigi, Ramon and Porkchop as well, who bring me joy and love and learning. And of course, my heart always remembers the horses and pups we’ve lost over time too. Like Azteca and Frisco, Big Easy, Andy, Shadow -> Casper + Brutus too. So many blessings from so many wonderful pups and ponies. I am so grateful to them for all that they bring to my life. Photos 1-9, @gianaterranova_photography
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Simple. And -> absolutely stunning ✨ This beaut

Simple. And -> absolutely stunning ✨ This beautiful bride planned her look with sleek sophistication a plenty, right down to the bouquet of cascading orchids which I still obsess over. Is it so gorgeous? 🤩 Photo: @kentdrakephoto // Floral: @revel_decor // Gown: @stephenyearick .
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