• 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

Destination Wedding Advice: Don’t Jam Pack the Weekend

I chuckled when I read Julie Rothenberg’s recent article in Real Simple Magazine. She was asked: “Am I obligated to attend every single event during my friend’s jam-packed wedding weekend?” In short, her answer was: “hell no.” So let’s flip it to our perspective: Should you plan a jam-packed wedding weekend for your guests? Same answer my friends. You don’t want your guests to begrudgingly feel like they have to spend every minute of their mini-vacation with you and your lovely. Yes they are there to celebrate your union, but that is why there is the rehearsal dinner and wedding. Your guests will appreciate you so much more if you just kindly give them suggestions. A perfect way to offer suggestions is to give your guests a handmade wedding map. On the back of the map why not detail areas of interest or deals you were able to secure in the event they are interested? Here is a really beautiful and fun map for a destination wedding in New Orleans from the Etsy shop of DesignsByRobynLove. Oh how I love Café du Monde! If I got this map, I’d draw big red heart around it.

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