CM Events & Design provides full service planning + event design for weddings, corporate and social events in the US, Mexico and across the Caribbean. We specialize in curating innovative and spectacular event experiences for clients and guests. 

 

 

We plan and create visually inspiring, custom designed and perfectly executed events. Our event design style is defined by decor that has modern elements, luxurious materials and bold statements. Our designs are filled with details that are elegant, stylish and fashionable. Most importantly CMED creates weddings and events that bring YOUR vision to life! Developing trusting relationships with our clients and stress free planning takes top priority; we accomplish this by following a clearly defined process.

 

 

 

SERVICES

DESIGN SAAVY | CREATIVE | STYLISH | ORGANIZED | PROFESSIONAL | FLAWLESS EXECUTION

CM Events team of professionals assists clients with the design, planning and management of their wedding or special event. Our team will ensure that your event is well organized and that every detail is perfectly in place. Our relationships with various talented industry professionals allows our clients to work with the best because we pursue and strive to provide the best. Our offices are based in the DC area, Charlotte, and Punta Cana, but we produce fabulous events locally, across the US and the Caribbean. Please contact us for a service menu, initial consultation and custom proposal. 

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“Just wanted to take a minute to thank our amazing vendors for making December 6th the best day of our lives! Thank you, Candice and CM events for truly bringing my vision to life. CM events worked meticulously on every detail and I’m still obsessing over the final product. I just couldn’t wait to brag about our dream team. I still can’t believe that was MY wedding, you guys truly went above and beyond! Thank you for everything.
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— Veronika + Steve
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 Event + Wedding PLanning and Design

Full Service Planning and Design- This service is comprehensive; everything from experiential event design, event styling, timelines, checklists, site visits, welcome gift assembly and everything in between. Assisting with vendor recommendations in every category, budget preparation, contract negotiation, site scouting and ongoing consultation are included in this level of service.

Destination Wedding Planning and Design- We are known for “Redesigning the Destination Wedding”. Our destination weddings are fun, unique, stylish and our speciality, but they do come with unique considerations. In addition to items outlined in Full Service Planning, this service includes travel and guest management via our destination wedding travel specialists, site inspections, decoration, event styling, and assistance with planning of weekend events and excursions. We are passport ready and specialize in Florida, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Costa Rica. 

Event Day Management/Coordination with Design- Some may choose to plan the majority of their special event or wedding, but may need a team of professionals like CMED to provide creative direction, design + oversee everything on the event day to ensure that all details and plans are in place and that everything runs smoothly.

Our coordination + design investment starts at $2500; Full service requires a custom proposal. Pricing can increase due to the following variables: event size, scope, location, travel, and complexity. In order to provide a quote specific to your needs, please contact us. All services are combined with Event Day Management to ensure the design and logistics are executed properly.

Design- To work with us, you should have a design budget of at least $6,000-$10,000 (florals, rentals, decor, etc).

“Candice and her team were excellent professionals with full-service planning and trendy ideas to maximize our day. I was able to have a classic wedding at a beautiful vineyard, while staying in my budget. Candice is well informed about all policies and procedures and was very involved in site visits, tastings with catering and the hair/make up trials. She puts your happiness on your special day at the forefront of the planning experience. The entire time I was able to continue my busy work schedule and even move into a new home because I had Candice making sure I had everything I needed for all deliverables. My friends and family were blown away at the comprehensive service by CM Events. Do yourself a favor and give Candice a call to plan your wedding/big event.”
— Pasquale + James
“One of the destination wedding pros I love is CM Events (@designsbycmevents). Candice is super talented and unique! I have seen so much range in her style, truly phenomenal”
— Bianca
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Wedding Design and Styling

We provide Creative Direction & Day-of-Wedding Styling for all of our clients. Clients share their inspiration and allow us to take care of the details of the design concept (rentals, floral, stationery, linen, signage, cake display, etc), set up, sourcing decor, event styling, and with our styling kit we will work closely with your photographer to create elegantly styled photographs of all the details. There is no fee for this service because it is already included in all our custom packages. 

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Floral

CMED is available to provide floral for select intimate CMED events. We love to collaborate with our preferred floral design partners for the majority of our events, especially larger and more elaborate wedding and event productions. 

“Candice was exceptional in planning our wedding! From the beginning, she made us feel comfortable and instantly made a connection with my husband and I. I would say if you are planning a wedding, especially in the Dominican Republic, Candice is the right way to go. She has so many connections there and is so knowledgeable when it comes to the vendors there. On the day of our wedding Candice and her team were so attentive to our needs and we’re always a look away. They handled everything professionally and the day was beyond anything we could have imagined! An added plus is that Candice has an amazing eye for design. Half of the time I let Candice take the reigns and make decisions for me and everything turned out beautifully. Thank you Candice for everything you’ve done for us. We can never thank you enough!! 5 stars all around! ”
— Asia + Jabari
REPOST + @stylemepretty // The sweetest little flower girl looked adorable in her rose gold shoes complete with sparkles and pink bows - and just wait until you swipe left to see her debut down the aisle as she was escorted in her own floral-adorned wagon! 🌸 In fact, the entire bridal party was dressed to the nines! Visit the link in bio to see even more pretty from this Punta Cana destination wedding captured by @asiapimentelphotography! Photography: @asiapimentelphotography Videography: @nchfilms_weddings Event Planning & Design: @designsbycmevents Floral Design: @bloom.52 Venue & Catering: @puntacanaresort Wedding Gown: @pronovias Bridesmaids' Dresses: @joannaaugust Makeup: @melaniegabrielle Hair. @olga.montilla Tux: @generationtux Stationary: @papertalescustom Calligraphy: @customcrafted Ribbon: @jefferson_lane Linen: @bbjlinen DJ & Lighting: @vizmanpuntacana #flowergirls #flowergirls #babyshoes #shoes #weddings #bows #ribbons #weddinginspiration #weddingday #weddingbliss #stylemepretty #smpweddings #wedding2019 #bridalideas #bridetobe #pinkwedding #pinkweddings #pinkweddingideas #colorinspiration #weddingcolors #weddingtheme #destinationwedding #weddingphotography #2020bride #weddingplanning #weddingideas #bridalparty #weddinginspo #weddingceremonyideas #weddingceremony
Special + Details// Every wedding we surprise our brides with a special detail. For Edna, we decided to do their vows written in calligraphy. Planning @designsbycmevents // Calligraphy Vows- @customcrafted // Vow Books- @papertalescustom // Photo- @asiapimentelphotography
E+J// Check out Edna and Juan's proposal and wedding day on Style Me Pretty Front Page today! Planning/Design/ Event Management- @designsbycmevents // Photo- @asiapimentelphotography // Flowers - @bloom.52 @mercaflor_rd// Dress- @pronovias // Venue- @puntacanaresort
First + Look// We say yes if you want! Who really follows tradition these days, so do what works for YOU. Logistic pros and tips - more time for portraits, drop into cocktail hour, it's a time where it's just you two before the wedding, calm your nerves, play your fav love song to make it special, and we have found most grooms still cry when you come down the aisle! Wedding Planner- @designsbycmevents// Photo- @meganleephotographypa // Calligraphy- @customcrafted // MUA- @already_perfect // Hair- Vicki King// Dress- @whiteswanbridal // P+J @fitwithpasquale @fitwithjames
Quantity + Quality// People always ask if we are interested in doing even more events, even moving to a destination, but we purposely at this time will only take on 10 weddings max a year. Why? Because we believe Quality is one of the best business plans you can have. Some event pros manage to do 100s of weddings a year, but we feel there is no way WE could deliver the customization, creativity, quality and exceptional service our brand is and will continue to be known for if we aren't selective in who we work with, and if we stayed that busy. Design is a process that takes time and we don't just pull things off of Pinterest...we want your event to be trendsetting and wedding goals😊🙌! We appreciate the many inquiries we receive weekly; it's a blessing to know that people love what you produce. We also appreciate the clients who hire us and value the exclusivity of having a team dedicated to their wedding making them a priority from beginning to end. We are accepting clients for 2020 (only 2 more destination and 4 US based), but our travel schedule is full for 2019. We do have room for one local wedding this Fall. Interested in having us plan and design your event? Inquire by emailing and we will set up a time to chat! Planning/Designer- @designsbycmevents // Photo - @photobykarina// Floral - @mercaflor_rd
Team + CMDE// Hey! I'm Candice, the founder and creative director at CMED. As far back as I can remember I have loved art and design...sewing, painting art, redecorating my room every year as a kid, learning graphic design, visiting art galleries, cutting pictures out of interior design magazines as a kid and keeping them for future designs, making sure I never missed a model home visit with my mom so we could talk about the decor, taking floral classes, doing any and everything that involved creating or viewing beautiful things. I wanted to switch to architecture and design while in college, but I had so many science courses that I thought it would be best to continue towards the medical field and then eventually education and project management. After a few years of not feeling like I found my thing...when I started event design I KNEW that this was it. It combined everything I loved and seeing seeing happy clients was the icing on the cake. I'm very involved in the design process and get my hands dirty with everyone else styling, designing, doing floral when help is needed, setting up and making sure everything is EXACTLY how the client envisioned. *** To wrap things up, things that describe me include 1. Creative 2. Passionate 3. I have a strong calling to give to people in need (I'll be doing mission work in my next phase in life I bet) 4. Humble 5. Quiet 6. Social Introvert 7. Love God 8. Super responsible and methodical 9. Nerd (school, science and good grades was my thing) 10. Laid back but Type A at very particular the same time
CM + Brides// CM Events brides are modern and stylish and want an elegant wedding with contemporary, glamorous, and luxurious touches. They are discerning and hire our planning team to take all the logistical and design concerns off their plate. We service brides locally in the DC and Charlotte areas and in destinations across the US, Caribbean + Mexico. Planning + Styling @designsbycmevents// HMUA @olga.montilla // Photo @photobykarina// Flowers @mercaflor_rd
Logo + Coconuts// Because Candice always has extra ideas 😆 and loves event branding even when it's a destination wedding. These chilled coconuts were a hit and so refreshing! We think this is one of the many benefits of hiring a planner...we live and breathe weddings and events so we always have ideas and connections. Logo design @papertalescustom // Photo @asiapimentelphotography