Aug 7, 2025 | Bridal Styling and Planning, Event Styling and Planning, Styling and Planning, Travel
Lucca holds a special place in my heart—it’s not just a breathtaking Tuscan town; it’s also my family’s ancestral home. Every time I return, I’m reminded of the charm, history, and elegance that make this walled city an unforgettable destination for both travelers and...
Jul 17, 2025 | Travel, Wedding Planning
Italy, always. 🇮🇹 This summer, our team at Michelle Durpetti Events had the immense privilege of producing a wedding for a very special couple, Kit & Vinny, it was an extraordinary multi-day celebration in Florence, Tuscany. But as is often the case in our world...
May 2, 2025 | Personal, Travel
This week, I had the incredible honor of appearing live on Italy’s national network, TV2000, to discuss a topic that is very much trending right now—the rise in interest around dual citizenship, especially among second- and third-generation Italian Americans. For me,...
Apr 17, 2025 | Travel, Video
If you’ve been following my journey—whether through my blog here or my adventures with Michelle Durpetti Events, you know that Italy holds a special place in my heart. From planning dream weddings in Tuscany to savoring espresso in Florence, every trip deepens...
Nov 3, 2024 | Hospitality
A few weeks ago, we had an incredible time hosting 50 winemakers from the Lazio Region for VinItaly USA at Gene & Georgetti in Chicago! Gene’s amazing chefs, Brian Key and Silvia Bigolin, put together a special menu featuring classic Roman dishes,...
