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Creating, styling and producing weddings + events for my clients is immensely fulfilling. But it is also a huge responsibility and one that I don’t take lightly. The celebrations we create with them often exist to mark a milestone, once in a lifetime moment and it is imperative that we get it right. And make it memorable and beautiful. There is no moment more satisfying or joyful for me than when my couples see their reception space for the first time on their day. Or when they are announced for the first time in front of loved ones as married. The reactions are some of the best moments for me. Feeling their joy and wonderment is everything and I carry it with me long after their beautiful weddings. I love this moment from Lauren and Marco’s day - their smiles and eye contact say it all for me. Photo: @collinpierson // Floral: @exqdesigns // Dresser: @theweddingdresser // Gown: @romonakeveza @dimitrasbridalcouture // Hair: @dimitra81 // Makeup: @dawnblissbeauty // Film: @mirarweddings // Invitations: @smittenboutiquechicago // DJ: @jojoandgizep // Planning and Styling: MDE 💕 . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #insideweddings #modluxweddingschi #weddingfun #creativelife #chicagopartyplanner #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #romonakeveza #dimitrasbridalcouture #weddingdance #justmarried #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #weddingplannerlife #destinationweddingplanner #femalepreneur #husbandandwife #weddedbliss #lovemyjob❤️

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Easy like Sunday morning is my favorite way to be on a day off. For those of you new to this profile, I am Michelle and the one behind this account! I am recently married, proudly Italian, and proudly adopted. I share all of the facets of my life here from my adventures in Wedding Planning (10 years strong owning my own business!), to my managing partner journey in my family’s business. Which includes the steakhouse my beloved grandfather started in 1941 (@gene_georgetti). It also includes a second steakhouse, gorgeous event space (@estate_chicago) and soon to launch Italian Bar concept (@barida_chicago). Throw in a dash of travel, a whole lot of amateur equestrian competitive goals and a smidge of Italian obsession and you have just scratched the surface. Lol. I am obsessed with the pursuit of excellence in life. I love to create events, weddings, restaurants and moments that make people FEEL things. I believe that when a guest attends an event, afterward they never remember every single detail. What they should carry with them forever is how they felt when they were there in that moment. In that space. Transported. Enlightened. Inspired. Delighted. Entertained. Breathless!!! That is what it is all about for me. What about you? - comment below and tell me who you are and where you are from 😍. Photo: @facibenifotografia // Floral: @lillaflorals // Rentals: @event_set // Napkins: @bbjlinen // Menus: @smittenboutiquechicago // Location: @lungarnocollection . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #womeninbiz #girlboss #creativelife #weddingstylist #beyourownboss #creativehappylife #bossbabe #insideweddings #mycreativebiz #doitfortheprocess #dowhatyoulove #explorecreate #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #italiangirl #destinationweddingplanner #weddingsinitaly #weddingsideas #weddingfun

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Mood. The amount of coffee cups in this photo feels like an accurate estimate of what I need to get through the day today. Fold those caffeinated vibes into one of the coolest bars I have ever been in, and top it all off with the textural wonder that is that @isabellearmstrongnewyork gown and you get all the vibes, all the style and all the yes. Much better than day three of being home sick with the plague (which is the actual, current situation). Sigh. 😷🤧🤒 Location: @baccarathotels @baccarat // Gown: @isabellearmstrongnewyork // Photo: @collinpierson . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #destinationweddingplanner #newyorkweddings #creativelife #insideweddings #weddingdressideas #baccarathotelny #isabellearmstrong #femaleentrepreneur #weddingstylist #weddingfun #thebridalcouncil #explorecreate #nothingisordinary #chandelier #goldthread #newyorkcity #happiness #inspire #thoughtoftheday #womenwhowork #newyorkbar #collinpiersonphotography #newyorkgram #coffee_inst #coffeeholic

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As we ebb and flow away from the holidays and through the rest of winter , I love seeing creamy whites, metallic details and bold chair choices (bet you never thought about a chair choice being bold did ya?? Now you know! 😍). This favorite from a few years ago with @keshevents is so timeless in its simplicity, while packing some major style. The drapes behind the table pull it all in for me and make the linens, pops of black and those oh so opulent orchids just sing in harmony. Have I mentioned I love what I do?! 😍. Photo: @goldgridstudios @rebeccamarieart // Floral Design: @keshevents // Location: @estate_chicago // Logistics: me 🙋🏼‍♀️ . . . . . #weddingplanner #chicagoweddingplanner #30daysofsc #chicagogrammers #womenintheworld #womeninbiz #destinationweddingplanner #creativelife #orchids #weddingideas #creativehappylife #luxuryweddingplanner #weddingreception #insideweddings #lakeshoreinlove #weddingstyle #weddingstylist #weddinginspiration #livethelittlethings #makeitblissful #motivation #happiness #inspire #lovemyjob💕 #womenwhowork #girlbosslife #femalepreneur #shemeansbusiness #womenwhodo #thatsdarling

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One last (maybe) nod to my first anniversary on this #weddingwednesday with a quick but heartfelt shoutout to @stephenyearick @dimitrasbridalcouture for creating my reception dress which I loved. That sleeve was my favorite! And to the incredible @birchdesignstudio who visualized, sketched, and brought that cake to life - 🙌🏼😘. @collinpierson when you are back from speaking at TSE we should see what that cake tastes like one year later. 😳😘. Hair: @robyntornabenihair // Makeup: @bridalbyaga // lashes: @lillyghalichi // Location: @breakerswedding @guccigoldenboy // Dress: custom @stephenyearick // Groom’s dinner jacket: custom @jhilburnco // stylist + dresser: @theweddingdresser // Plan + Design: @birchdesignstudio // Photo: David & Luke Edmonson . . . . . #chicagoweddingplanner #socialcurator #bride #modluxweddingschi #weddingday #weddingphotography #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #weddinghair #weddingseason #events #weddinggown #weddingideas #weddinghairinspo #weddingplanning #destination #destinationwedding #floridawedding #breakerswedding #weddingcake #weddings #insidewedsings #bridal #weddingplanning #luxurywedding #groom #lifestyle #wedding #weddingphoto #weddinggoals

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