Chaux Event Planners

Chaux Event Planners is a wedding planning business in Miami, Florida. It was founded in Colombia by María Carolina Chaux, who planned events there for eight years before the company expanded to Miami.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

Chaux Event Planners is LGBTQ+-owned. Carolina is described as welcoming clients and guests as though they were family, which gives a warm tone to the planning process. Planners who work across borders also tend to be comfortable with complex, multicultural celebrations.

What they offer

• Wedding planning in Florida
• Destination events in Colombia, Mexico and Aruba
• Planning support across the whole event

Carolina and her training

Carolina studied event planning at New York University, the Preston Bailey Institute and Externado University of Colombia, and keeps her knowledge current through conferences, courses and fairs.

Planning a destination wedding

If you are considering Colombia, Mexico or Aruba, ask about legal requirements first. Each country has its own rules for who can marry and what paperwork is needed, and a ceremony abroad may not be legally binding at home. Some couples hold a legal ceremony at home and a symbolic celebration abroad. Ask who handles local vendors, guest travel information and contingency planning for weather.

For a Florida wedding, ask about hurricane season, which runs from June to November, and how the planner handles backup plans.

Where they cover

The business is based in Miami and plans weddings in Florida and in three destination countries.