About Us 
SERVICE: Event Planning
CONTACT: Michelle Durpetti
PHONE 312-988-9900
EMAIL: info[at]durpettievents.com
WEB: www.durpettievents.com
For me, being a planner is more than my job, it is my passion. I love when we get to apply our knowledge, experience, and attention to detail to someone’s day, allowing them to be a guest at their own wedding and celebrate this very important day with family, friends, and with one another.
We love it when…
The bride & groom have opinions and visions and questions! The more information a bride and groom can provide me about who they are and what they envision for their day, the better I can bring that vision to life. I want to know what their style is, what inspires them and what is important to them so that I can make sure it is factored into their day.
My style
My style within my industry is very much my style and my approach to every other area of my life…I love nothing more than to participate in the world around me, be inspired by it and add to it! I love to travel, eat great food, I love fashion…all of these factor in to the esthetic side of my work style. As far as the logistical, more pragmatic side goes, I believe that as a planner I am only as strong as the relationships I have with the vendors I am fortunate enough to work with … to me relationships are everything, and being able to collaborate and learn from vendors, fellow planners and my clients definitely plays in to who I have become as a planner. My hope is to be constantly evolving with the world around me, while not forgetting some of the more important classic, timeless things. I also think that humor is key. There is a lot of pressure in what we do, because we are entrusted with what is beyond a doubt one of the most important days of someone’s life. It is our job to make sure everything runs seamlessly and smoothly and that family, loved ones, and the bride and groom are treated to a memorable, beautiful experience. With a responsibility of that size and scope can come pressure, deadlines, and sometimes even occasionally stress … Part of my style, and part of what I try to always offer my clients is a positive attitude and a little bit of humor to lighten up some of those potentially heavier moments.
What you should know before we meet
I would love it if a bride and groom came in with questions…honestly I don’t really need them to know any one thing…usually they are coming to me because they know that they would like to have access the knowledge and experience of someone who speaks the language of events on a daily basis, and for me that is a great starting point for me!
Words of wisdom
My biggest piece of advice is to be present as much as you can…to soak up every moment. So much planning goes into that one special day and it can go by in the blink of an eye! I think it is really important to make your day about who you are as a people, and what you mean to each other, and to try to not let anything else spoil that.
I love Topiarius because…
… of exactly what I mentioned in an earlier response. As a planner, I am only as strong as my relationships with vendors, so, to be able to have a working relationship that is full of positive energy, creativity and collaboration makes everything feel like fun and not work. The team at Topiarius bring their artistry, creativity and heart to each event they help bring to life, and I LOVE that! They are always looking to grow creatively and certainly raise the bar in floral design and “visual delightfulness” on a consistent basis…I also happen to love their amazing senses of humor! Setting up an event can get really stressful, and this team comes in every time with a “can-do” approach and just the right blend of humor to make those long hours fly by…
Topiarius loves Boutique Bites because…
They strive for the very best in everything they do – Michelle understands what it means to go all-out for a client. She handles herself professionally, communicates clearly, and is organized. She has a gift of flexibility so that she can work with everything that comes her way. She and her staff are also wonderfully nice and helpful; for example, when we arrive on site for an event there is no hesitation in offering their help. They have the sense that we’re all in this together!