Detroit cultivated
Since opening in May 2016, Detroit Cultivated has planned hundreds of events. Collectively, our team has decades of experience in the event industry. While our focus is largely on Metro Detroit, we jump at the opportunity to work in new and far-off locations. Though our objectives vary — from working on an intimate 10-person dinner party to a 900-person gala — our approach is always the same: to design an event that transports guests “to a temporary, alternative world” that will “only exist once,” as perfectly summarized in one of our favorite books, The Art Of Gathering. How beautiful a thought to consider? How inspiring to rise to meet such an ideal?
Our Team
Haley Lertola
Founder & Creative Director of Events
Rachel Bourgault
Event Producer
As the Event Producer, I thrive on managing a symphony of chaos — I am able to see all of the moving parts and how they work in unison to create an exceptional experience for guests. I love working with all of our vendors, who excel at what they do, to ensure everything runs smoothly and no detail is missed. My creativity and practicality combine to keep our projects moving forward in a client-focused way.
Haley is the founder and creative director of Detroit Cultivated, a Detroit-based event planning and design company known for creating elevated, story-driven experiences. With a passion for thoughtful design and a talent for weaving art, music, and personal narratives into unforgettable moments, Haley leads a team dedicated to crafting events that leave lasting impressions.
Under Haley’s leadership, Detroit Cultivated operates through two distinct divisions: Weddings, specializing in bespoke, multi-day wedding celebrations both locally and internationally, and Corporate, where the focus is on curating innovative events for businesses and non-profits that amplify brands and missions.
Haley has built a reputation for delivering seamless, highly personalized events. Whether designing an intimate wedding or a large-scale corporate event, her approach centers on storytelling through immersive design and flawless execution.
When she’s not planning events, Haley enjoys exploring new destinations for inspiration, collaborating with creative partners, and finding fresh ways to push the boundaries of event design.
