Today we’d like to introduce you to Annie Muniz.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey into event planning began when I was 18 years old. My mother referred me to another mother who needed help planning, organizing, and creating her daughter’s Sweet 16 celebration. I poured my heart into making the event special, and seeing the joy it brought to the family sparked a passion that would shape my future.
From that first event, opportunities continued to come my way through word-of-mouth referrals. With every celebration, I gained more experience, confidence, and a deeper love for creating memorable moments. What started as helping with one Sweet 16 gradually evolved into designing weddings, milestone celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions of all kinds.
Over the years, my husband Joe and I built Modern Chic & Unique Events into a business dedicated to transforming our clients’ visions into unforgettable experiences. Through hard work, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, we were blessed to open our own showroom, giving us a space to meet clients, showcase our designs, and continue growing our dream.
Today, we are grateful to serve our community and be a part of some of life’s most meaningful celebrations. Looking back, it’s amazing to see how one referral at 18 years old led to a career and business that we truly love.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely has not been a completely smooth road. Like many small business owners, I faced challenges along the way, including building a client base, managing finances, balancing family life with business responsibilities, and navigating economic ups and downs. There were times when I had to wear multiple hats—planner, designer, florist, marketer, and administrator—all at once.
One of the biggest challenges was growing from a passion into a sustainable business. Every step required learning new skills, adapting to industry changes, and continually investing in both myself and the company. The event industry can be unpredictable, and there were moments that tested my perseverance and commitment.
However, every challenge became a learning opportunity. Those experiences helped shape the business we have today and taught me the importance of resilience, creativity, and exceptional customer service. Looking back, the struggles were part of the journey, and they made the successes even more meaningful
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My journey in the event industry began when I was just 18 years old.
Over the past 30-plus years, I have built my career around weddings and special events, beginning in New York and eventually expanding my work throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond. Along the way, I have had the privilege of designing weddings, creating florals, styling tablescapes, coordinating events, and helping families celebrate some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
I am the owner and creative designer behind Modern Chic & Unique Events. I often say that I am not “just a florist.” Floral design is one part of what I do, but my work encompasses the entire event experience. I’m a wedding planner, floral designer, decorator, event stylist, and day-of coordinator. I love taking an idea—even one that may seem a little outside the box—and figuring out how to turn it into something beautiful and memorable.
I’m probably best known for my creativity and my willingness to look at things differently. I love transforming pieces, repurposing décor, creating custom details, and designing unexpected elements that make an event feel personal rather than cookie-cutter. I don’t want my clients to have an event that simply looks like something they saw online. I want them to have something that tells their story.
One of the things I’m most proud of is the trust my clients place in me. Every couple and every family has a different story, and I genuinely love hearing those stories. Those conversations inspire my designs. My goal is to take what is in someone’s heart and translate it into an environment they can actually experience.
I’m also proud of the fact that I have learned how to create beautiful events at different budget levels. I believe being budget-conscious should never mean your celebration has to look inexpensive or ordinary. Creativity, experience, and thoughtful design can completely transform a space without requiring a limitless budget.
What sets me apart is that I’m deeply involved in the creative process. I pay attention to the little things—the details that someone may not notice individually but that come together to create an unforgettable experience. I’m constantly looking at color, texture, scale, florals, lighting, tablescapes, and the overall flow of an event.
At the heart of everything I do is my faith and my belief that creativity is a gift from God. I feel incredibly blessed that I get to use that gift to serve others and be part of their most important moments.
After more than three decades in this industry, I’m still excited when I walk into an empty space and start imagining what it could become. That is what keeps me creating. That is what keeps me dreaming. And that is what Modern Chic & Unique Events is all about—taking your story, your vision, and your celebration and creating something that is uniquely yours.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @modchicuniqueevents
