Nathalie Cadet James

Luxe Fête

A former attorney who clerked for a Federal Judge and worked at top law firms, Nathalie Cadet-James found her true calling as an entrepreneur in 2007 when she launched Luxe Fête, and international event planning and design studio. Since then she has been named by Harper’s BAZAAR, BRIDES Magazine and Martha Stewart as one of the top wedding planners in the world. Her clientele includes celerities, fashion houses, political candidates, NFL athletes and global Fortune 500 CEOs. She recently launched Luxe Fête Social, a turnkey dinner party in a box that leverages the power of the internet to make the joys of connecting over a beautiful table setting and stimulating conversation easily accessible at one’s home.  Luxe Fête Social was named one of the Top 10 startups to watch in Miami by the Miami Herald, and also the 1st Place and People’s Choice winner of the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge. Nathalie is deeply passionate about telling stories, creating spaces that connect people and celebrating life. Featured in numerous national and international publications, she is recognized as an “industry innovator” and “event guru.” Her innovative yet timeless approach to planning and designing events has drawn the likes of high profile brides, executives and clientele which include Kevin Hart, Hillary Clinton, Christian Dior, Gucci and Prada.