Who We Are

Michelle Passarelli Krage

Founder

Michelle Passarelli Krage is the founder of Mio Evento.  She is a seasoned and innovative leader known for orchestrating large-scale festivals, high-impact galas, and major corporate conferences. But her true passion is wedding planning which is the primary focus of Mio Evento.

Over the course of her career Michelle has produced more than 1,000 events with more than one million attendees.  Along the way she has learned how to leverage technology, negotiate the best deals, unearth hidden venues, vendors and approaches, and solve problems in-the-moment.  Her clients call her an event ‘art director,’ an ‘executional wizard’ and a ‘therapist.’  

Michelle’s creativity is her hallmark, but she also has strong strategic thinking skills and operational experience that allow her to deliver memorable events on-time and on-budget.  

Her passion for art, design and fashion give her a keen eye for detail and aesthetics. Michelle can help brides with everything from choosing the right gown to their hairstyle to the flowers and place settings. Michelle prides herself on the ‘wow’ factor of her weddings whether they are in the countryside of Illinois, the shores of Lake Como in Italy, or the heart of downtown Chicago.  Michelle is proud of her Italian heritage and her three daughters, Mackenzie, Devyn, and Dylan.

“There is nothing cookie-cutter about Michelle’s approach - she knows the most unique venues, approaches to food and beverages, music, decor, flowers, and lighting. Her ideas are endless.”

— Leah (Mother of a Bride)

Jessica Christie

After producing large scale festivals and events in Chicago, a move to New York led her to be the Event Director at a Private Members club in Tribeca. She conceptualized, planned and executed events for VIPs in the creative space and assisted in private experiences during highly coveted events such as New York Fashion Week, Tribeca Film Festival, & the Grammys.

She’s had the pleasure of working with Michelin Star Chefs and bringing unique culinary experiences to New York. As Director of Events at a New York Hospitality group, she furthered her love for exceptional food and beverage by creating custom menus for highly curated events.

As she says, “her love for love” led her back to Chicago to focus on Wedding Planning and growing her family in the city she’s always called home. A meticulous planner and logistical master, Jessica ensures every piece of the puzzle comes together seamlessly. She currently resides in Winnetka with her husband, Scott, and three children, Palmer, William & Sloane.

“It’s my clients’ job to have the best day of their lives, everything else - just leave to me!”

  • Anna is an experienced wedding and event planner in the Chicagoland area. With a background in wedding planning and experience in venue management, she brings a unique operational perspective to the events she plans. Her love for the industry stems from growing up in a family that gathered to celebrate life’s biggest and smallest moments. She loves to support clients with their visions, building the perfect setting to celebrate the love that surrounds them.

  • Dylan is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is studying Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies. Drawing from a diverse background in event production, ranging from street festivals to sorority events, Dylan possesses the ability to bring ambitious visions to fruition with a distinctive and organized approach. Her passion for the event industry was instilled from birth by her mother, Michelle. Dylan's focused demeanor is coupled with a keen ability to attentively listen to her clients, offering a vibrant and youthful perspective.

  • After giving up a career in the financial world to raise her three children, Lea’s second act is in the world of interior decorating. Lea has always had a good eye for design and has honed her natural ability redecorating residences and creating custom and unique weddings for her daughters. Lea has a passion for choosing just the right floral arrangement, tablescape, or art. She is happiest when seeing the transformation come to life, having created something magical.