Mar 18, 2019 | Hospitality
Monday. Café. Zeppola. Non c’e meglio per me. 🤩 The day after St. Patrick’s day is one if my favorites. Because it leads to St. Joseph’s day and a chance for Italian Americans to celebrate their heritage, spanning all the way back to the 1800’s and the Sicilian...
Mar 18, 2019 | Equestrian Life
Typically my winters are pretty awesome. I usually send my horses down to either Wellington or Ocala, Florida somewhere in late December/Early January and end up spending most of the first three months of the year riding outside and competing for two weeks on and one...
Feb 28, 2019 | Equestrian Life, Press
Heartfelt thanks to Sidelines Magazine for including me and my handsome guys (including the husband!) in the current issue! It is always such a pleasure to speak about the things that motivate me in life, and where I get my work ethic from: my dad! Check out...
Feb 27, 2019 | Press, Styling and Planning
Photo by: Collin Pierson Photography Your Wedding Planning Checklist —Insider Tips from a Seasoned Pro Written by Michelle Durpetti, originally published on PartySlate, January 31,2019 “To begin with, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to your event...
Feb 25, 2019 | Hospitality, Styling and Planning
2019 is here, and that means it’s time for a new year, a new you, and a new group of exciting wedding trends. The wedding industry had lots of inspiration to draw upon last year (two royal weddings!), which resulted in stellar ideas you’ll simply adore! Here are a few...
Feb 25, 2019 | Press, Styling and Planning
There’s something extra special about seeing your name amongst such amazing friends, thank you to PartySlate for including Michelle Durpetti Events in their “Top 30 Event & Wedding Planners in Chicago for 2019”. From PartySlate: Specialities:...
Feb 25, 2019 | Bridal Styling and Planning, Press
It was so much fun to be on WGN radio last week with Jane Monzures to talk all things wedding! Thanks to Amy Allen of Modern Luxury Weddings for letting my be apart of such a fun day, to listen to the interview, click here
Feb 25, 2019 | Bridal Styling and Planning, Hospitality, Press
Did you catch me on WGN’s Midday Fix !? I was there to talk about the hottest trends in weddings for 2019 including creating an inviting experience for your guests via the use of textures and colors…and how I am feeling velvet this winter!!! Special thanks...
Feb 25, 2019 | Fashion and Beauty
I am always a fan of glamour. Hair + makeup and jewels and shoes get me every time. Fashion is an expression of who we are, it can reflect how we feel and even help cultivate how we feel (you know when you slip in to “those” shoes and your walk instantly takes on that...
