• 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

Category Archives: Inspired By

Gala Season and a Killer Dress

It is Gala Season, a time where every woman should be armed with a killer dress. This Marchesa piece would do the trick.

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The Dream Lives On

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. While walking in the streets...

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Farah + Nathalie = Luxe Fete

Dear Friends, Farah has finally decided to say hello to you. Anyone who has worked with Luxe Fête before knows that she is really the boss (and very bossy she is). But I can say that because she is my SISTER. So allow me to reintroduce ourselves. Farah + Nathalie = Luxe Fête. Always my...

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In the Mood for Some Music

Aretha and Willie are engaged. Lebron and Savannah are engaged. Justin and Jessica are engaged. And I’ve got a special client that is proposing tonight. I am happy. I am in a musical mood. [How is that for some poetry?] Queen Aretha found her “Do Right Man.” It’s my favorite Aretha song (and my girls...

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My 10 Favorite Art Basel 2011 Moments

My 10 Favorite Art Basel 2011 Moments: 1. Fell in love with the work of Lorraine O’Grady. Her images of the ancient Egyptian Queen, Nefertiti paralleled with her sister stopped me dead in my tracks. Gallery Owner Alexander Gray, was right, I’d later find myself spending hours researching her body of work. 2. Chloe Resort...

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