Our very own Jessica Brown planned and designed this exclusive dinner at Gene & Georgetti with Stag’s Leap, featuring wine maker Marcus Notato as well as brand ambassador Patrizia Lello for a four-course menu that was inspired by the Stag’s Leap label. Gene & Georgetti head chef Cristiano Bassani and Michelle were both inspired by the stag on the label, and wanted to connect […]
I’m honored to be able to contribute my thoughts, insights and experiences during these difficult times and extend a special thank you to Inside Weddings. Written by Michelle Durpetti, posted on Inside Weddings, April 26, 2020. A Wedding Planner’s Advice on Staying Positive During the Coronavirus Pandemic With a family restaurant, wedding venue, and planning […]
Christmas Eve is one of my favorites nights of the entire year. In my family, it has always been a beautiful, sparkly, fun filled evening in our home. Filled with loved ones, family food traditions and a gorgeous table. When I was a little girl, my parents would welcome around 45 of our family and […]
NOI Firenze – leather goods and leatherwear bring over 100 years of craftsmanship from Florence, Italy to Chicago! We’re excited to support our longtime friends, direct from Florence, Italy! The fine leather garment artisans of NOI Firenze will showcase their new Italian designs for men and women during an exclusive Chicago trunk show, free to […]
We recently produced a Classic Cocktails and Dinner event at Gene & Georgetti‘s Chicago location, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Negroni, and teaching guests how to craft it themselves. Created in Florence circa 1919 at Bar Casoni, upon request of Nobleman Count Camillo Negroni (a story still disputed to this day), the Negroni is […]
Chicago native Michelle Durpetti balances a busy life as an entrepreneur, equestrian, wedding and event planner, managing partner of a hospitality group, and more. Now, Durpetti is sharing an inside look at the various facets of her life online with the launch of MichelleDurpetti.com. Durpetti has produced over 350 weddings and events since founding Michelle […]
Good Morning and happy Tuesday, friends! I don’t know about you, but I had a pretty “Monday filled” Monday yesterday. So, when gorgeous gowns started walking down the red carpet at last night’s Met Gala, I was all for some serious escaping. Last night’s theme was inspired by Heavenly Bodies, fashion and the Catholic imagination. […]
Finding A Place At The Table Written by Michelle Durpetti for The Curated Modern, Spring 2017 I grew up hearing his story, and even before I knew what it was to recognize immense pride, I felt it, down to a cellular level. From tourists to conventioneers to celebrities, Gene Michelotti treated everyone the same, […]
{Planner Spotlight} Michelle Durpetti Events We’ve been giving lots of love to our venues and vendors, now it’s time to share the love with some of Chicago’s best event planners! We’re starting with Michelle at Michelle Durpetti Events.
It is amazing to me that every time I sit down to write a blog I tell myself, OK, Let’s try to do one of these a week and POOF! Just like THAT 3 weeks go by! My how time is FLYING… Between weddings, events, horse showing and living life – time just flies when […]
“As one door closes, another opens…” – Have you ever heard that? I think it is safe to assume that many of us have said that phrase to friends, business associates and even ourselves on more then one occasion….I think it was created to help us deal with the changes that constantly come our way […]
******** In case you haven’t heard yet, we wanted to share with you some exciting news! The First Annual Wish Upon a Wedding Blissful Wishes Ball is happening on November 1st and we are so privileged to be a part of this event that supports such a worthy cause! Get your tickets today by clicking […]
