Michelle Featured in The Knot: Expert Tips on What Not to Do the Week of Your Wedding
At Michelle Durpetti Events, we believe that the week of your wedding should feel joyful, not stressful—and it turns out, The Knot agrees! We’re thrilled to share that our founder, Michelle Durpetti, was recently featured as an expert voice in The Knot’s newly updated article, “What Not to Do Before Your Wedding, Based on Expert Advice”, by Chapelle Johnson.
In this essential guide for nearly-weds, The Knot editors compiled practical advice from seasoned wedding planners and officiants across the industry—and Michelle’s insight shines throughout the piece.
Here’s a quick look at the expert wisdom Michelle shared:
💡 Don’t Tackle New DIY Projects
We get it—those Pinterest-inspired cocktail stirrers or hand-stamped welcome tags seem like a good idea days before the wedding. But Michelle urges couples to skip the last-minute crafting marathons.
“That clever cocktail stirrer or custom welcome bag insert might feel important at 1 a.m. on Wednesday. I promise you, it’s not,” she says. “Last-minute crafting often leads to frustration, messy execution and unnecessary wedding stress.”
🥗 Don’t Drastically Change Your Diet
Trying to “crash diet” before your wedding day? Michelle says: think again.
“You need fuel to get through this week—emotionally, mentally and physically. Eat good food, hydrate and focus on feeling like yourself.”
In other words: nourish your body so you can fully enjoy every moment.
💤 Don’t Skip Sleep
Your sleep schedule matters more than you think. Michelle reminds couples that rest is just as important as rehearsal dinners and dress fittings.
“It’s simple: You can’t show up fully if you’re running on fumes. Prioritize sleep. Your body, skin and sanity will thank you.”
🙅♀️ Don’t Micromanage Your Vendors
Michelle encourages couples to trust the professionals they hired—this is their time to shine.
“You hired your vendors for a reason—let them do what they do best. Your job this week is to be present, soak it all in and enjoy the incredible moment you’ve spent months (or years) planning.”
🗓 Don’t Overbook Your Schedule
Weddings bring with them plenty of last-minute demands—but Michelle’s advice? Protect your peace.
“I know there are last-minute errands, airport pickups and family obligations, but you should protect your time like it’s a nonrefundable ticket to paradise. Build in space to breathe, rest and laugh with your people.”
We love seeing Michelle’s experience and voice represented in one of the wedding industry’s most trusted platforms. Her advice—rooted in nearly 20 years of planning extraordinary events—reminds us all that the best wedding weeks are the ones filled with presence, peace, and purpose.
For more of Michelle’s expert planning tips—or to begin planning your dream day—contact us here.
And don’t forget to check out the full article from The Knot right here.
