Vendor Spotlight Noir & Nectar When couples think about creating a luxurious wedding experience, their minds often go first to the venue, florals, décor, cuisine, or entertainment. The bar can sometimes become an afterthought—a place where guests simply walk up, order a drink, and return to the celebration. But when beverage service is approached through the lens of hospitality, the bar can become one of the most memorable parts of the entire guest experience. Before founding

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

There are countless moving pieces behind a beautifully executed wedding day. Your planner is overseeing the timeline, vendors and overall experience. Your beauty team is perfecting your hair and makeup. Your photographer is capturing the moments you'll want to remember forever. But there is another question worth asking: Who is taking care of you? For this Vendor Spotlight, A. Marie Events & Design is introducing Michael Paulaje, founder of Paulajé Specialties, whose bridal c

A milestone deserves more than a beautiful room. It deserves an experience that feels intentional from the moment guests arrive until the final farewell. A. Marie Events & Design provides luxury private event planning, design, and event management throughout Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and South Florida, creating celebrations centered on hospitality, thoughtful details, seamless execution, and the guest experience. From sophisticated birthday celebrations and mileston

Choosing a luxury wedding planner in Fort Lauderdale is about more than finding someone who can organize details. The right planner protects your experience, manages the moving pieces, and helps your wedding feel intentional from beginning to end.

Little Ones Lounge helps couples create a thoughtful, family-friendly wedding experience with professional on-site childcare. Their luxury children's lounge allows parents to fully be present while little guests enjoy a safe, engaging, and memorable celebration.

One of the first questions couples ask when planning a wedding is: “How much is this actually going to cost?” For couples planning a wedding in South Florida, the answer can vary considerably. A wedding in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, or another South Florida destination may include everything from waterfront venues and private estates to luxury hotels, historic properties, tropical gardens, and modern event spaces. But the venue is only one part of the overall investm

Discover small wedding venues in South Florida and expert tips for planning an intimate, elevated celebration in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach.