A Fort Lauderdale beach ceremony can be intimate, beautiful and deeply connected to the destination. It also takes more preparation than placing chairs in the sand. Public access, event permissions, seasonal weather, wind, sound, lighting and guest mobility all affect what is possible. Confirm Who Controls the Ceremony Location The first question is not simply whether the beach is public. It is who manages the exact area where the ceremony will take place. A resort’s beach se

The photographs from a wedding show the visible celebration. They do not always show the questions, reassurance, coordination and decisions that allowed the couple to enjoy it. Holly and Dana’s outdoor ceremony and reception is one example of what the A. Marie experience is designed to provide: professional guidance, thoughtful execution and the confidence to remain present. The Couple’s Priority Holly and Dana wanted an outdoor ceremony and reception that reflected their vis

Some celebrations take a little longer to happen, but the meaning behind them never fades. On October 14, 2026, I had the honor of helping James and Vickie celebrate 20 years of marriage with a surprise vow renewal in Key West. Through A. Marie Events & Design, I helped bring their celebration together and had the privilege of officiating their ceremony, too. Their renewal had originally been postponed. When the opportunity finally came to make it happen, it was a joy to help

Wedding Management is sometimes described as “day-of coordination,” but that phrase does not reflect the work required to manage a celebration professionally. A wedding cannot be learned, organized and protected on the morning it begins. The final months are when contracts, logistics, timing and vendor responsibilities must be brought together into one executable plan. Why A Marie Begins Approximately 90 Days Before the Wedding At A. Marie Events & Design, Wedding Management

Vendor Spotlight: Prestige Guard Brings Hospitality to Event Security A beautiful event is about more than what guests see. It is also about how they feel from the moment they arrive: welcomed, comfortable, and free to enjoy the occasion. Professional security can help create that peace of mind while working quietly behind the scenes. This Vendor Spotlight features Prestige Guard, a South Florida security firm guided by the philosophy “Hospitality First. Security Always.” Its

For couples welcoming guests from different cities, the wedding is rarely experienced as a single ceremony and reception. It begins when the first guest arrives and continues through the final goodbye. Fort Lauderdale is especially suited for a wedding weekend because hotels, beaches, waterways, restaurants and entertainment can be connected into one cohesive experience. Start With One Clear Weekend Story Before selecting activities, decide how you want the weekend to feel. R

A waterfront wedding in Fort Lauderdale can feel effortless: open views, coastal light, swaying palms and a setting that immediately gives guests a sense of place. But the celebrations that look most natural are often the ones supported by the most thoughtful planning. Water changes the way an event space behaves, and details that seem small indoors can become significant outdoors. Begin With the Experience, Not Only the View A beautiful view matters, but it should not be the

A beautiful wedding can look effortless. The ceremony begins on time. The music changes at exactly the right moment. Guests know where they're going. Dinner service flows naturally. The couple moves from one part of the celebration to the next without stopping to ask what happens now. What guests don't see is everything happening behind the experience. A vendor arrival time may have changed. Rain may be approaching the area. Transportation may need to be reconfirmed. A photog

When children are invited to a wedding, they become part of the guest experience too. Thoughtful wedding hospitality considers not only what adults need throughout the celebration, but also how younger guests will experience the ceremony, dinner, entertainment, transitions, and quieter moments throughout the day. A. Marie Events & Design incorporates hospitality-focused planning into weddings and celebrations throughout South Florida, including thoughtful experiences for fami

A corporate holiday event should feel celebratory without losing sight of the organization hosting it. Whether the goal is employee appreciation, client hospitality, fundraising or year-end connection, the event needs a clear purpose before the venue, menu or décor is selected. Define What the Event Needs to Accomplish Begin with the business objective. Is the company recognizing employees, thanking clients, introducing partners, celebrating results or creating a relaxed soci

When couples envision a luxurious wedding experience, they often focus on the venue, florals, décor, cuisine, and entertainment. The bar, however, can sometimes be overlooked. It becomes a place where guests simply walk up, order a drink, and return to the celebration. Yet, when beverage service is approached through the lens of hospitality, the bar can transform into one of the most memorable aspects of the entire guest experience. Before founding Noir & Nectar, I dedicated

A smaller guest list can create room for a more personal wedding experience. For couples planning an intimate wedding in South Florida, choosing the right venue is especially important. The space should feel intentional for the size of the celebration rather than making a smaller wedding feel lost inside a ballroom designed for hundreds of guests. A. Marie Events & Design plans intimate weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and elevated celebrations throughout Fort Lauderdale,

In May 2023, Razan and Adam celebrated their wedding at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach with 120 family members and friends. Through Full-Service Wedding Planning, A. Marie Events & Design guided the couple through the planning process and helped create the beautiful, joyful, and stress-free wedding experience they envisioned. The Unexpected Transportation Cancellation At approximately 10:00 p.m. on the night before the wedding, the Rolls-Royce rental that the couple had booked

A beautiful event doesn't happen because every vendor simply arrives on time. It happens because hundreds of individual details have been intentionally designed, coordinated, produced, and managed as one experience. A. Marie Events & Design provides event production and design services throughout Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and South Florida, bringing together creative direction, logistics, hospitality, vendor coordination, and event execution. What Is Event Productio

Vendor Spotligh SeaSalt Oyster Bar For us, SeaSalt has always been about hospitality first. We just happen to really love oysters. We started SeaSalt with a pretty simple idea: serve really good oysters, take great care of people, and make it fun. We come from a hospitality background, so we wanted to create something that felt like more than just putting a raw bar in the corner of an event. We wanted people to hang out, ask questions, try something new, and actually have an

A marriage proposal may last only a few minutes, but creating a truly memorable one often requires much more planning than people expect. The location, timing, photography, weather, privacy, transportation and surprise all have to work together. South Florida offers countless proposal possibilities, from beaches and yachts to luxury hotels, gardens, rooftops and private dining experiences. The most successful proposals are not necessarily the most elaborate. They are the ones

Corporate events should accomplish more than filling a ballroom. Whether the objective is celebrating employees, entertaining clients, launching a product, strengthening relationships, or bringing a team together, the experience should reflect the organization behind it. A. Marie Events & Design provides corporate event planning and event management in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida, combining logistics, hospitality, design, vendor coordination, and guest experi

When we think about designing an unforgettable wedding or event, our attention naturally turns to what guests will see the florals, tablescapes, lighting, stationery, and carefully curated décor. We consider what they will hear, what they will taste, and even the textures they will experience throughout the celebration. But there is another powerful element of event design that is often overlooked: scent. Fragrance has an extraordinary ability to influence emotion and awaken

An intimate wedding does not have to feel like a smaller version of a traditional wedding. In many cases, a smaller guest count allows couples to create a celebration that feels more personal, detailed and intentional. South Florida is especially well suited for intimate weddings because couples can choose from waterfront restaurants, boutique hotels, gardens, private estates, rooftops, yachts and historic venues. The key is designing the experience around the number of peopl

When couples begin planning a wedding, one of the most confusing decisions can be figuring out exactly how much professional support they need. Should you hire a planner from the very beginning? Or can you handle most of the planning yourself and bring in professional support closer to the wedding? That is where the difference between wedding management and full-service wedding planning becomes important. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they usually des