We’re honored to share that Michelle Durpetti Events has been named one of the Best Wedding Planners & Designers in the US 2026‑27 by Loverly!
Each year, Loverly celebrates standout professionals who are shaping the wedding industry through exceptional creativity, expertise and service. The 2026 Loverly List recognizes leading wedding professionals from around the world across 13 categories, including planners, photographers, international talents and industry innovators.
To be included among this distinguished group is an incredible honor for our entire team.
Celebrating Thoughtful, Experience-Driven Wedding Planning
For Michelle Durpetti Events, planning a wedding has always been about more than creating something beautiful. It is about thoughtfully translating each couple’s story, priorities and vision into an experience that feels entirely their own.
Founded by Michelle Durpetti, MDE is a Chicago-based luxury wedding and event planning firm known for producing highly personalized celebrations throughout Chicago, across the country and around the world. From elegant hometown weddings to immersive destination wedding weekends, our team approaches every celebration with intention, creativity and meticulous attention to detail.
We believe the most memorable weddings are shaped by genuine connection, meaningful details, seamless hospitality and the way an experience makes people feel.
Recognized Among the Wedding Industry’s Leading Professionals
Being named to Loverly’s 2026 Loverly List reflects the care, collaboration and dedication that go into every MDE celebration.
Each event is supported by an extraordinary network of creative partners, venues and hospitality professionals who share our commitment to excellence. We are continually inspired by the talented people with whom we have the privilege of collaborating, and this recognition belongs to them as much as it does to us.
Most importantly, it belongs to our couples and their families.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories, traditions, celebrations and most meaningful moments. It is a responsibility we never take lightly and one we remain deeply grateful to carry.
A Meaningful Milestone for the MDE Team
Our team is honored to be recognized by Loverly as one of its top wedding planners for 2026. This milestone encourages us to continue doing what we love: creating celebrations that are beautifully designed, impeccably planned and deeply personal.
Whether we are producing a sophisticated Chicago wedding, designing a multi-day destination celebration in Italy or guiding a couple through the earliest stages of planning, our purpose remains the same, to create an experience that feels effortless, meaningful and unforgettable.
Thank you to Loverly for including Michelle Durpetti Events in the 2026 Loverly List, and congratulations to all of this year’s talented honorees.
We are truly honored to be in such wonderful company.
Are you planning a wedding in Chicago or a destination celebration? We would love to learn more about your vision. Contact Michelle Durpetti Events to begin planning an experience that is unmistakably yours.