make no little plans
~Daniel Burnham
Our Story
Michigan Avenue & Beyond
With over 20 years of industry experience and 14 years as MAE, Michigan Avenue Events creates elevated, unforgettable celebrations for discerning clients. We specialize in luxury wedding and event planning, delivering a seamless, high-touch experience from concept through execution.
Known for exceptional design, communication, and attention to detail, we bring your vision to life with polish and precision.
Learn more about how Michigan Avenue Events can bring your vision to life!
Our Services
We’re here for you
At Michigan Avenue Events, we’re proud to collaborate with an outstanding team, incredible clients, and world-class event partners across the globe. Led by Brianne Garritano, our team brings over two decades of experience defined by expertise, accessibility, education, and refined sophistication.
Wedding Planning
We offer luxury, full-service wedding planning for unforgettable celebrations worldwide. The MAE team provides access to the industry’s best venues, vendors, and resources to create a seamless, unforgettable celebration tailored to your vision.
Memorable Milestones
Our award-winning team plans stylish, seamless events for every milestone—no matter the scale. As experienced event planners, we combine strategy, creativity, and expert coordination to manage every detail with precision.
Corporate Events
We provide custom corporate event planning and event management services designed to exceed your vision while staying on budget. From hybrid networking events and corporate meetings to educational summits and conferences, our team delivers seamless, strategic experiences.
Fundraisers & Galas
We specialize in fundraiser and gala event planning that connects you with donors while elevating your organization’s brand and visibility. Our team designs engaging, high-impact experiences that maximize exposure and drive meaningful support.
Love is in the Air
Let’s celebrate!
From the magical moment you’re newly engaged to your unforgettable wedding day, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Explore past MAE weddings see how we bring each couple’s unique vision to life with luxury, full-service wedding planning. Connect with our team to learn more!
Reviews & Awards
Kind words
We are honored to share that we have received several nationally recognized features and awards @Vogue, @Brides, @OvertheMoon, @Carats&Cake, @ModernLuxury, @TheKnot, @WeddingWire and more! From Best-Of Wedding Planner, Couple's Choice Award Winner to Best Cultural Wedding Planner, when we get recognized it’s icing on the cake for spotlighting our incredible clientele! Thank you to all of our amazing clients, partners and Team MAE - it truly takes a talented village.
If you know someone who might enjoy working with us, please connect with our team today!