Design Like An Artist.
Lead Like A Creative Director.
FOR EVENT PLANNERS + CREATIVES
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You know you're talented. What you want is the confidence to trust your own ideas and create work that's unmistakably yours. To have clients who fully buy into your vision, and to lead a vendor team that brings it to life exactly as you see it.
The Design Residency is The Lemiga Method's 2027 tour for wedding and event planners who want to reinforce their design expertise. Each two day residency, January through April, walks you through the four step Lemiga Method process:
Client Discovery
Design Deck
Design Presentation
Production.
You follow an original concept from the first client conversation all the way to hands on production experience as it's built in the room. Each city also features a guest speaker at the top of their craft. You leave with new expertise and portfolio images from a luxury event you helped create.
Find Your Starting Point
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The Creative Director Scorecard
Where are you on the road from planner to creative director?
Most planners are strong in one or two of the four capabilities that turn great ideas into elevated work. The Creative Director Scorecard shows you which one to build next. Twenty questions, under four minutes.
“Michelle is one of those people who walks into a room and you immediately know things are about to get done. She believes almost anything is possible with the right plan and the right people, trusts her vendors enough to actually let them do their jobs, and will absolutely ask you “but why are you doing it that way?” if something doesn’t make sense. She shows up as a confident, respected voice in our industry who makes everyone around her think bigger and work smarter. “
- Wendy, Birds of A Feather Events
"There’s a reason why Michelle Gainey is both well respected by her peers and beloved by her clients: she puts in the work. While she is always surrounded by a team of consummate professionals, Michelle sets the tone. She’s not afraid to roll up her sleeves (literally) to make sure everything is perfect. She brings the same energy, talent, and passion to every event — whether it’s an intimate dinner for 10 guests, a wedding for 200, or a gala for a thousand. "
- Beth, Beth Bernstein Events
“Michelle sets the gold standard in event design and production. Her ability to translate a design concept into a flawlessly executed experience — with precision, intention, and exceptional attention to detail — is unmatched. Anyone learning from her will walk away with both elevated creative perspective and real-world production mastery.”
- Valerie, Sapphire Events
“Michelle offers a unique blend of innovative design and strong execution. Her insights are refreshing, sophisticated, and thoughtful. She’s the type of creative leader who inspires you to aim higher and work more efficiently.”
- Gretchen, Rocket Science Events
The 2027
Design Residency
2027 Design Residency
The Lemiga Method
For wedding and event planners ready to design like an artist and lead like a creative director.
