• 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

Punk. Rock. Love. The Wedding Dress

When looking for “Leila’s” dress we knew we wanted something punky. Nothing less would do for a bride who is sweet, bold and yearns to make a deliberate fashion statement. Did we find our punky dress? Nope. We found something better: C. Madeleine’s Vintage Boutique in North Miami Beach, Florida. This store is no doubt “one of the fashion wonders of the world.” One of the first things we spotted in this treasure trove was an AMAZING vintage Dolce & Gabanna ballet-inspired two piece.  The white lace corset, topped with a large ethereal flower, is a perfect compliment to the airy tea-length tulle skirt. We couldn’t think of a better way to edge it up than to add black accents a la the Madonna to Sean Penn wedding dress. A black fascinator, black fingerless gloves, black sash and black patent leather Louboutins, brought our punky look to life. We can totally see Leila telling Jake, “Dance Me to the End of Love” while rockin’ this wedding dress.

P.S. Be sure to check back later this week when we chat with Madeleine Kirsh, of C. Madeleine’s Vintage Boutique. She. is. so. cool. Vogue called her store “Miami’s best kept secret,” but clearly all the designers and celebrities know the deal. I just missed Michael Kors by fifteen minutes on my last visit! Dang!

Photography: Ambrosia Photography, Dolce and Gabanna Dress: C. Madeleine’s Vintage Boutique

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