Design Like An Artist
An artist. An interior designer. A fashion designer. Different work, same discipline — a point of view, and the ability to make something that did not exist before.
Not assembled from what already exists. Originated.
That is a skill, not a gift. It has a process. And almost no one in this industry teaches it, so we open Pinterest and start assembling, and the work all starts to look the same.
There has never been more inspiration available and there has never been less expertise. Anyone can generate a beautiful image in ninety seconds. Almost nobody can tell you whether it can be hung, what it costs, or who installs it.
Direct Like a Creative Director
You already direct more specialists than most creative directors ever will. Florist, lighting, rentals, stationer, caterer, band, photographer.
But direction requires fluency. When you cannot question a lighting plan, you are not directing the lighting company, you are approving what he sent you.
Six cities. Six disciplines. One at a time, in the room, standing next to the person who does it every day.
Hi, I’m Michelle
I teach event planners to design with a point of view — and to direct every specialist who brings it to life.
That work taught me something most event planner workshops never cover.
What separates the planners people remember isn't just taste. It's having the vision to build a world that doesn't exist yet, and the expertise to direct a team to make it real.
And that's why I created The Lemiga Method.
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The Lemiga Method has truly helped me step into a stronger version of myself as a planner, and I’m excited to carry these lessons into every event I lead moving forward.
- Ria, Ria Events & Design
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There’s a reason why Michelle Gainey is both well respected by her peers and beloved by her clients: she puts in the work.
- Beth, Beth Bernstein Events
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Michelle sets the gold standard in event design and production.
- Valerie, Sapphire Events
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The way you visualize the entire room with ease is inspiring.
- Uso, Karibea Events
From overwhelmed planner to confident creative director - and now I teach others how to lead with clarity.
MY JOURNEY TIMELINE
2004
Founded Lemiga Events planning small corporate events and milestone birthday parties.
2009
After branching into weddings I opened Studiowed Atlanta, a one stop location for couples to find their wedding vendors.
2010
I focused my business on providing full service event design and planning for weddings, social, and corporate events.
2018
Had my first feature in VOGUE for Cardi B’s Baby Shower
2025
Honored with the Industry Icon Award from Modern Luxury Atlanta at the Diamond Awards
2026
Launched The Lemiga Method masterclass, designed to help planners and creatives bridge the gap between design and production to be able to lead with clarity, confidence, and authority.
My Offerings
2026 Dates
In 5 Cities
This is a live, in-person masterclass taught by Michelle Gainey, drawing from over 20 years of real-world event design and production experience.
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Learn how to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health and well-being. This course focuses on sustainable growth practices and stress management techniques.