THE HEARTBEAT BEHIND BEYOUNIQUE EVENTS

Melissa Millour

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Melissa Millour is the Owner & Unique Event artist at Be YOUnique Events, LLC. A St. Petersburg, Florida native raised by her loving Puerto Rican parents who travels to the island often to visit her other family members. She currently lives in Riverview Florida and is often found at local coffee shops sipping on a Mocha Latte while completing her tasks. In her spare time, Melissa plays soccer, reads books, travels, and dances salsa with her lovable French husband, Alexander. She also loves being the cool aunt and spending time with her family and friends! She attends Holy Family Catholic Church and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Melissa has a Bachelors degree in Resort & Hospitality Management with a concentration in Event Management. She is also a Certified Wedding & Event Planner (CWEP) from Lovegevity’s Wedding Planning Institute. She has worked for various luxury hospitality companies such as The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, The Don CeSar, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Royal Wellington, and more. With experience as an Assistant Banquet Director, Regional Event Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, and Venue Coordinator, she views each vendor as an artist in their own crafts and believes each is integral in creating event masterpieces.

The company draws from her rich background in the arts. Inspired by her mother, a true logistician, her father, a copper artist, and the creative, community-oriented environment she grew up in, Melissa developed a passion for bringing artistic vision to life in the world of event planning. She recognized that coordinating and designing events requires a similar attention to detail, creativity, and conceptual thinking as traditional artistry. Just as artists create custom pieces tailored to their clients’ desires, Melissa personalizes each event to reflect the unique vision of her clients, turning their ideas into beautifully executed occasions.

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CURATING SUSTAINABLE, PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

Couples love Be YOUnique.

Clients choose Be YOUnique Events because every celebration is treated as a personal work of art, crafted to reflect the unique story of each couple. From the very first consultation to the final moments of the wedding day, we blend artistry, intention, and meticulous planning to create experiences that feel effortless and deeply memorable. Our approach prioritizes sustainability, from repurposing décor to partnering with small, local vendors, while honoring diversity and inclusivity in every celebration. With over a decade of experience in hospitality, we bring expertise, calm adaptability, and a genuine passion for making each wedding not just beautiful, but meaningful.

Years of Experience,
Countless Celebrations

With 10+ years in hospitality and event planning, Melissa honed her skills in design, logistics, vendor relations, and client care. She has planned weddings across Florida, Puerto Rico, and beyond, always emphasizing sustainability, local partnerships, and classy details that make every celebration unique. Be YOUnique Events has also been featured in 2025 Wed Society® Tampa + St. Pete Book of Weddings, VoyageTampa, CanvasRebel, Boho Weddings, and a speaker at National Association of Wedding Professionals - Gulf Coast Chapter.

Words from HAPPY Couples

  • “Fantastic experience with Melissa and we will be eternally grateful to her for our fabulous wedding!

    We could not ask for anything more. Our family and friends were also impressed with the ceremony, the reception and the entire team Melissa brought to execute our big day.

    We were planning our wedding during an already stressful time, having to move out of state. Melissa was very attentive to our needs, and has extensive experience and connections, making the wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined. Her creative vision really brought out what we could not clearly articulate. She also made our wedding unique and classy. She listened to us, and it was just a joy to meet with her with throughout the process.

    Would recommend 100%. Thank you so much!!”

    — Heather & Stephan O., Bride and Groom

  • “Melissa is amazing! She guided us through the planning and execution of a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception.

    Throughout the planning process Melissa was attentive, responsive, and incredibly kind and supportive. Her experience was evident from the first meeting and made things extremely easy for us throughout. Having Melissa at the ceremony and reception took any burden off of us (bride and groom) and allowed us to fully enjoy the time with our friends and family. I highly recommend Melissa and Be YOUnique Events!”

    — Clay D., Groom

  • "I had many difficulties with my wedding reception venue and communication, but Melissa was there to close the gaps.

    Melissa was excellent. She was attentive and paid close attention to details. She helped plan and structure the final touches on our wedding. Everything looked amazing and its all thanks to her making sure our vision came true! Our wedding ended with a medical emergency unfortunately, but Melissa was there the entire time even helping with that! Even after the wedding, Melissa still reached out to ensure my family was okay! She is not only a great coordinator, but also a kind soul that truly cares about her clients and their families!”

    — Dayanna C., Bride

  • “Melissa was the best wedding coordinator a girl could’ve asked for.

    Everything went so smooth and she was super attentive and gave us so much love and attention and really made our day super special!!!! Thank you so so so much!!”

    — Phoevie H., Bride

  • “Wow. That's all I have to say when it comes to working with or attending an event that is done by Melissa!

    She is SO creative and puts 110% into every detail of her work! There is nothing left unturned. She is a great communicator and will make sure everything goes down without any hiccups. If you are looking for someone to make your creative event/party/wedding come to life, hire Melissa!!”

    — Jennifer Arnold Photography

  • "We're so happy that Melissa agreed to be our Event Planner for this event! She was professional, responsive, creative, and thorough - all the characteristics that define an amazing planner!

    We recently partnered with Be YOUnique Events on a styled shoot and vendor networking event. We wanted to showcase an event that was exciting and more engaging than your typical wedding/bridal showcase. Melissa helped us bring our vision to life and even thought of many details we weren't considering to improve the experience for everyone. We 100% recommend Melissa and her team and we will gladly share her information with our clients. Thank you Melissa!”

    — Amanda Derby, Florida Ave. Brewing Company

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Let’s Craft Your Celebration Together

Your love story deserves to be celebrated with intention, artistry, and care.

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