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Fort Lauderdale Wedding Planner

Luxury Wedding Planning in Fort Lauderdale

Thoughtful planning. Elevated hospitality. Seamless execution.

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A. Marie Events & Design provides full-service wedding planning and wedding management for couples celebrating in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and surrounding South Florida communities.

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From waterfront celebrations and luxury hotel weddings to private estates, yachts, intimate gatherings, and full wedding weekends, every detail is approached with intention, professionalism, and care.

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Luxury defined by intention.

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A Wedding Experience Designed Around You

 

Your wedding should feel organized, personal, welcoming, and beautifully executed.

At A. Marie Events & Design, we believe true luxury is not simply about how a wedding looks.

It is about how the entire experience feels.

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Our planning approach combines thoughtful strategy, professional event production, intentional details, and hospitality-centered service so you can enjoy the planning process with greater clarity and the wedding day with peace of mind.

Fort Lauderdale Wedding Planning Services

Full-Service Wedding Planning

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For couples who want professional guidance throughout the entire planning process.

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Full-Service Wedding Planning may include:

  • Wedding planning strategy

  • Budget development and management

  • Venue research and selection

  • Vendor sourcing

  • Planning meetings

  • Contract guidance

  • Wedding design direction

  • Guest experience planning

  • Wedding weekend logistics

  • Timeline development

  • Vendor communication

  • Ceremony and reception production

  • Wedding-day management

  • On-site event team

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Every celebration is customized around the couple, guest count, venue, priorities, and overall vision.

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Wedding Management

 

For couples who have planned their wedding but want a professional team to organize the final details and manage execution.

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A. Marie Wedding Management begins approximately 90 days before the wedding.

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Services may include:

  • Review of existing plans

  • Vendor contract review

  • Final planning meetings

  • Vendor confirmations

  • Timeline development

  • Ceremony logistics

  • Reception logistics

  • Rehearsal coordination

  • Vendor arrival management

  • Wedding-party coordination

  • Guest movement

  • Ceremony and reception cues

  • Wedding-day management

  • Event closeout

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Our team steps into your plans, identifies missing pieces, organizes logistics, and protects the wedding experience you have created.

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Weddings Throughout Fort Lauderdale & Broward County

Fort Lauderdale offers couples an incredible variety of wedding settings.

 

We serve celebrations throughout:

  • Fort Lauderdale

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach

  • Las Olas

  • Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

  • Hollywood

  • Hallandale Beach

  • Pompano Beach

  • Deerfield Beach

  • Davie

  • Plantation

  • Surrounding Broward County communities

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We also serve weddings throughout Miami, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys, and select destination locations.

Why Couples Choose Fort Lauderdale for Their Wedding

Fort Lauderdale combines beautiful waterfront settings with luxury accommodations, convenient access, and a variety of wedding venues.

 

Couples can choose from:

  • Oceanfront resorts

  • Waterfront hotels

  • Private estates

  • Historic properties

  • Gardens

  • Ballrooms

  • Yacht celebrations

  • Beach weddings

  • Rooftop events

  • Intimate private venues

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This variety makes Fort Lauderdale ideal for everything from intimate weddings to larger multi-day celebrations.

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Planning a Fort Lauderdale Wedding

Weather & Rain Plans

 

South Florida weather can change quickly.

 

Every outdoor wedding should have a realistic contingency plan that addresses:

  • Rain

  • Wind

  • Heat

  • Indoor or covered alternatives

  • Vendor adjustments

  • Setup changes

  • Decision deadlines

 

A strong weather plan protects both the wedding experience and the vendors responsible for executing it.

Waterfront & Beach Logistics

Fort Lauderdale's waterfront locations are beautiful, but they can require additional planning.

 

Considerations may include:

  • Wind

  • Sound restrictions

  • Ceremony access

  • Guest comfort

  • Rental logistics

  • Transportation

  • Parking

  • Weather backup locations

Guest Transportation

Transportation can become especially important when guests are staying at different hotels or when the ceremony and reception are held in separate locations.

 

Transportation planning may include:

  • Hotel shuttles

  • Wedding-party transportation

  • VIP transportation

  • Guest pickup points

  • Parking

  • Valet

  • Late-night transportation

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Hotel & Guest Experience

Many Fort Lauderdale weddings include guests traveling from outside South Florida.

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A thoughtful guest experience may include:

  • Hotel recommendations

  • Room blocks

  • Welcome information

  • Transportation guidance

  • Local recommendations

  • Wedding weekend itinerary

  • Welcome events

  • Farewell gatherings

Creating a Luxury Guest Experience

A beautiful celebration makes an impression.

Hospitality makes people remember how the experience felt.

 

A. Marie Events & Design considers details such as:

  • Guest arrival

  • Welcome experiences

  • Ceremony seating

  • Cocktail-hour flow

  • Reception transitions

  • VIP and family needs

  • Children and younger guests

  • Transportation

  • Weekend events

  • Departure experience

 

Every touchpoint is an opportunity to make guests feel considered.

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Intimate Weddings in Fort Lauderdale

An intimate wedding can still feel exceptionally luxurious.

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Smaller celebrations allow couples to focus on:

  • Elevated dining

  • Custom menus

  • Personalized stationery

  • Luxury floral design

  • Meaningful entertainment

  • Guest gifting

  • Custom experiences

  • Beautiful details

  • More time with each guest

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Luxury is not determined by guest count.

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It is created through intention.

Fort Lauderdale Wedding Weekends

For couples welcoming guests into South Florida, the wedding can become a complete weekend experience.

 

Ideas may include:

  • Welcome cocktails

  • Rehearsal dinner

  • Beach gathering

  • Yacht cruise

  • Bridal brunch

  • Groom's event

  • Wedding ceremony

  • Wedding reception

  • Farewell brunch

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Our team can help coordinate the details so the entire weekend feels connected.

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The A. Marie Experience

Our approach is built around five standards.

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Experience

Your wedding should feel meaningful from beginning to end.

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Service

You deserve thoughtful and attentive support throughout the planning process.

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Professionalism

Planning, communication, logistics, and execution are handled with care.

 

Hospitality

Your guests should feel welcomed and considered throughout the celebration.

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Peace of Mind

Our role is to protect your experience so you can remain present for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How far in advance should we hire a wedding planner?

Couples planning luxury, multi-day, larger, or highly customized weddings often benefit from hiring their planner early in the process.

Do you offer day-of coordination?

 

No.

 

Our Wedding Management service begins approximately 90 days before the wedding to allow our team the time necessary to properly review, organize, and manage the celebration.

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Do you offer partial planning?

 

We do not offer traditional partial planning.

Our primary services are Full-Service Wedding Planning and Wedding Management.

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Do you work outside Fort Lauderdale?

 

Yes.

 

A. Marie Events & Design serves weddings throughout South Florida, including Miami, Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys.

Do you provide destination wedding planning?

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Yes.

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Through Destinations By A. Marie Events, we provide destination wedding planning and travel support for select international destinations.

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Do you offer proposal planning?

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Yes.

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We also provide luxury proposal planning and experiences throughout South Florida and select destination locations.

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Begin Your Fort Lauderdale Wedding Planning Experience

 

Your wedding deserves more than a beautiful design.

It deserves thoughtful planning, professional execution, intentional hospitality, and a team committed to creating peace of mind.

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If you are planning a wedding in Fort Lauderdale and are looking for experienced professional support, we would love to hear more about your celebration.

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Let's begin creating an experience that feels unmistakably yours.

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A. Marie Events & Design

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Serving Fort Lauderdale, South Florida & Destination Celebrations

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