Lenore Event Collective was founded by Michaela Mishkin Dupree, whose passion for hospitality took root nearly a decade ago and grew into a career spent shaping some of the South's most memorable celebrations. Before launching Lenore, Michaela spent years immersed in luxury hotel events and catering — serving as Catering & Conference Services Manager at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Catering & Private Dining Sales Manager at Kimpton Buckhead, and Banquet Supervisor at The Greenbrier. Along the way, she planned and executed everything from intimate rehearsal dinners and private celebrations to large-scale weddings and galas, gaining a rare fluency in both the creative and operational sides of event design.

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Lenore Event Collective was born from a simple belief: an event should never feel like it came from a template. Michaela founded Lenore to bring the polish and anticipatory service of luxury hospitality together with a planning experience that feels personal, collaborative, and design-forward — where every detail reflects the people at the center of it. Whether it's a wedding, an intimate celebration, a corporate event, or a destination gathering, Lenore approaches each one as a true creative partnership, built on thoughtful design, meticulous organization, and genuine care.

Michaela is currently pursuing her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification and is based in Atlanta, planning weddings and events throughout Atlanta, Jacksonville, and destination locations nationwide.