• 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

Urban Prettiness: The Lounge

Lounges at weddings are cool. It creates a very comfortable vibe because it encourages, well, lounging. And when people lounge and drink, the next thing that follows is to dance and party. Isn’t that what you want people doing at your wedding? P.S. Be warned, I have seen guests channel their inner Prince and Apollonia...

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Urban Prettiness: The Textures

I had to learn the hard way that it is texture, and not color, that provides a rich landscape with depth and character. I once threw a party with different shades of my “favorite” colors. I just knew it was going to look hot, until I put it together, and well, it was not. Everything...

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Spice of Love Featured in Maharani Weddings!

Wow. Talk about full circle. When I started planning Natalia and Leonard’s wedding, the very first place I looked to for inspiration was Maharani Weddings. I spent hours swooning over every detail on their blog. No doubt this is a wonderful haven not just for South Asian brides, but anyone who appreciates visually stunning weddings...

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Urban Prettiness: The Gift Table

I hate to break it to you, but most people throw away those wedding favors you spent so much time coordinating with your “theme.” One thing they won’t get rid of though, is a personalized gift. We love the idea of creating a mini scrapbook for each of your guests. It is time consuming (good...

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Urban Prettiness: The Pretty Elements

Blush fever isn’t an easy fever to get over. It obviously took us for a loop on this photo shoot, and we loved every minute of it. As much as I thought I didn’t like pink (i.e. my mom was instructed not to buy ANY pink clothes for my two girls when they were born)...

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