• 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

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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Art Basel is Back!

Art Basel is Back! Two words. Woot. Woot. [and I'll check you later]. [From last year] Brian James and Nathalie Cadet-James admire a Mickalene Thomas piece at Susanne Vielmetter from Culver City at Art Basel Vernissage on Wednesday, December 1, at Art Basel 2010 week in Miami.  Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh for The New York...

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I’m on the Radio Ya’ll!

This morning I had the honor of being a guest on the legendary Jill Tracey’s Love Life & The 411 Show on Hot 105. I shared some of my secret tips for throwing a fabulous holiday party. We also dished on some other fun stuff (she’s got the scoop on EVERYTHING). Listen below. Tell me...

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Meeting Diane von Furstenberg

I met Diane von Furstenberg over the weekend and my cheeks still hurt from smiling so much. She was in town for the launch of her seductive fragrance, Diane – a truly sophisticated and beautiful scent appropriately named. During a private cocktail reception, she looked at me, smiled, gave me a hug and told me,...

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