A Marie Events & Design LLC
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 4 – 6
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About A Marie Events & Design LLC
A Marie Events & Design LLC
Founded in 2005 by Anita Craine, A. Marie Events & Design is a Fort Lauderdale-based wedding and event planning company creating intentional, elevated, and personalized celebrations throughout South Florida and beyond. With a background in hospitality and project management, Anita combines creative vision, thoughtful organization, and a high-touch approach to deliver seamless wedding experiences. From full-service wedding planning and wedding management to destination weddings and intimate celebrations, every detail is thoughtfully curated around each couple’s vision, priorities, and guest experience.
We believe exceptional wedding planning is about more than managing a checklist it is about creating an experience where couples feel supported, informed, and able to enjoy the journey. Our approach combines hospitality, strategic planning, creative direction, and calm oversight. We anticipate needs, manage the details, collaborate with trusted vendors, and thoughtfully consider the guest experience alongside each couple’s vision. Every decision is intentional. Our goal is to remove complexity, provide clarity, and create a celebration that feels refined, personal, welcoming, and unmistakably yours.
In three words: Collaborative, Confident, Innovative
Services by planning level
Full-service planning
Pricing starts at $15,995
Day-of coordination / wedding management
Pricing starts at $4,500
Event design
Pricing starts at $5,000
Destination wedding
Pricing starts at $7,500
Elopement / microwedding
Pricing starts at $4,900
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
25 reviews
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Simone D.
A Seamless Destination Wedding Experience
Working with A. Marie Events & Design for our destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale was one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire planning process. Planning a wedding from Texas could have felt overwhelming, but Anita made the experience feel seamless from beginning to end. She was incredibly organized, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding weekend feel personal, beautiful, and stress-free. No matter how many moving parts were involved, she always made us feel supported and reassured. What stood out most was how much care she put into every detail. She didn’t just help us plan a wedding — she helped create an experience that felt intentional, elevated, and truly reflective of us as a couple. From vendor coordination to logistics and the overall flow of the day, everything was handled with professionalism and grace. Because we were planning from out of state, having someone we could trust completely meant everything. Anita went above and beyond to ensure nothing was overlooked, and when our wedding day arrived, we were actually able to be present and enjoy every moment. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful, seamless, and well-organized everything was. We are incredibly grateful for A. Marie Events & Design and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple planning a wedding, especially a destination celebration in Fort Lauderdale.
Anita Craine•Mar 23, 2026Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It was truly an honor to be part of your destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale and to walk alongside you throughout such a meaningful season. Planning from Texas could have felt overwhelming, so it means so much to hear that you felt supported, reassured, and able to fully enjoy the experience. Creating a wedding weekend that felt personal, elevated, and seamless for you was always the goal, and I’m so grateful for the trust you placed in A. Marie Events & Design. From the logistics to the design details, it was important to me that everything reflected your vision and allowed you to be fully present on your wedding day. Hearing that your guests are still talking about how beautiful and well-organized everything was means the world. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of such a special celebration. Wishing you both so much love and happiness in this next chapter. — Anita A. Marie Events & Design
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Ebony D.
A 5 Star Wedding Experience From Start to Finish
Anita delivered an experience that far exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was a full luxury weekend celebration with multiple events, guest experiences, and custom design elements. Anita managed everything with grace and incredible attention to detail. Her communication was exceptional and her team was calm, polished, and professional throughout the entire wedding day. We truly could not have created such an extraordinary experience without her.
Anita Craine•Mar 16, 2026hank you so much for your kind words. It was truly an honor to plan and design such a beautiful celebration with you. Your wedding weekend was an incredible experience to bring to life, and we loved every moment of collaborating with you to create something so meaningful, personal, and memorable for you and your guests. From the custom design elements to the full weekend of events, it was a joy for our team to ensure everything felt seamless and thoughtfully executed. Thank you for trusting A. Marie Events & Design with such an important milestone. We are so grateful to have been part of your celebration and wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
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Maria s.
Anita Truly Creates Experiences, Not Just Weddings
Working with Anita Craine and A. Marie Events & Design was one of the best decisions we made during our entire wedding planning process. From our first call, Anita was professional, organized, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Her communication was outstanding — we never felt out of the loop. Our destination wedding required coordinating travel for guests, vendor logistics, and multiple events over the weekend, and Anita handled everything flawlessly. On the wedding day, her team was calm, polished, and completely on top of everything. We were able to actually enjoy our day knowing she had everything under control. Our guests are still talking about how seamless and beautiful everything was. Anita truly creates experiences, not just weddings.
Anita Craine•Mar 11, 2026Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly an honor to help bring your destination wedding to life. Knowing you were able to relax and fully enjoy your day while we handled the details means everything to us. We’re so grateful you trusted A. Marie Events & Design with such a special moment, and it means the world to hear your guests are still talking about the experience.
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Margo D.
Created a beautiful wedding in our limited budget
"Simply Chic Weddings exceeded our expectations in every way. Denise, the lead planner, demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and creativity, ensuring every aspect of our wedding was beautifully executed. Anita, the owner, provided invaluable guidance and support throughout the planning process. Their professionalism and dedication made our special day truly unforgettable. Highly recommend Simply Chic Weddings for anyone seeking a seamless and elegant wedding experience."
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Elizabeth G.
Amazing planner and extremely professional
We were skeptical about hiring a planner but once we started planning it became very overwhelming Anita was referred to us and she was the best thing for us and our wedding. Highly professional, communicative, and creative. Highly recommend!
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