• Welcome to the blog of Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio. My name is Nathalie Cadet-James and I am an event planner and designer. This blog is a place where you can connect with me, check out my latest projects and designs, and hopefully be inspired to create your dream wedding or event. I love designing and planning magical events. Before channeling my creative energy into this field, I was an attorney at top law firms and clerked for a Federal Judge. It did not take long to realize I’d rather be telling stories by transforming spaces and creating beautiful atmospheres. I am fortunate to be considered an "industry innovator" and “event guru” because of my unique and fresh design approach. You can find our work featured in many of today’s premier design and bridal publications. I proudly call the Magic City of Miami my home as well as my inspiration. The Miami of today offers far more than just sun and fun. Miami is truly a world class destination, rich with history, culture, food, music and philanthropy. I am honored to serve on the Executive Committee of Friends of the New World Symphony and the Overtown Music Project. Thanks for stopping by, I'd love to hear from you! And yes, we happily travel anywhere in the world. - Nat

Monthly Archives: July 2010

I am a Smooth Operator – When it Comes to Wine that is

A couple of weeks ago I told you about my friend and sommelier extraordinaire, Dinkinish O’Connor. I also told you how little I know about the luxe drink of all drinks: wine. Dinky’s approach to getting gals like me to warm up to wine is awesome. What she calls her “Rock Star Wine Tastings,” basically...

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Inspired by Taschen Books

Inspired by: Taschen Books. I pretty much love every book that Taschen publishes. These beautifully designed art books are my numero uno source for inspiration when designing an event. Excited to see they are releasing TASCHEN’s Favourite Hotels: The first volume in a series on the world’s most memorable hotels. Lucky for me they’ve recently...

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This is Love: The Wedding Proposal

Let me apologize in advance to all the guys I will make look really bad in this post. This is one of the best proposals EVER. First, a little background. I got an inquiry from N in Dubai. He was dating the girl of his dreams, was planning to propose to her in September in...

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Inspired by: Ballerina Julie Kent

Inspired by: Julie Kent, principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre. The graceful beauty is coming to Boca Raton, Florida with Marcelo Gomes, to perform Giselle with the Boca Ballet Theatre July 30-August 1. This is a story of true love and loyalty. My intern Ally does not know this, but she got her job because her cover letter...

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Luxe Fête on YouTube: Hello World

Dug out an old video filmed for a completely different purpose and decided to edit it to say hello to the world. It’s our first video posted on our YouTube channel. Now you see me. Now you hear me. Now you know playa. Not sure why I am suddenly feeling a little “gangsta.”

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