We’re excited to share that Michelle Durpetti, founder of Michelle Durpetti Events, was recently featured in Style Me Pretty’s Pretty Perspectives!
In “Beyond Beautiful: Michelle Durpetti on the Art of Hospitality”, Michelle reflects on growing up around her family’s iconic Chicago restaurant, Gene & Georgetti, and how those early lessons in hospitality shaped her approach to wedding planning.
For Michelle, hospitality is about more than how a celebration looks. It’s also how guests are welcomed, how the day flows, and whether the couple and their loved ones can stay present while the team manages the details. That philosophy has guided MDE since its founding in 2008.
One of our favorite lines from the interview: “A well-built master timeline is a hill I will forever die on.” It captures the care that goes into creating a celebration that feels effortless to the people experiencing it.
From her Italian heritage to nearly two decades of planning celebrations in Chicago and around the world, the conversation offers a personal look at the values behind MDE: hospitality, collaboration, and thoughtful design.
Thank you to Style Me Pretty for featuring Michelle. Read the full interview, or explore Michelle Durpetti Events’ wedding planning services.