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/Month of 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 month of 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.

“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
C+C// Working with this couple and their family was a dream. Outside of our planning and design expertise, one of the biggest parts of our brand is that we are known for being authentic and generous. Its great when you have a couple who are authentic, understanding, and warm as well. Planning/Design @designsbycmevents Photo @moni_adri_photography Floral @vanessajaimesfloraldesign Rentals @canteiroweddings
Modern + Luxury//CM Events and Design. Redesigning the destination wedding. Photo- @photobykarina
Experience + Creators// When we envision designs we consider layout, lighting, space for dinner for each guest and the overall vibe we want people to feel. For this design we purposely suggested a lot of glass and candles for the outdoor evening reception. We also flooded the table with lush floral- imported orchids(VERY IMPORTANT REQUEST I MADE 😊) and tropical greenery. Everyone was comfortably spaced and the layout worked well for plated dinner serving. It was a tropical dream! @designsbycmevents @mercaflor_rd @coresfilms
Virginia + Wedding// I love that we are a planning and design team who travels to locations internationally and in the U.S. We have the opportunity to design weddings in many different settings- beach, city, winery and even cliffside with the sea as the backdrop. All of them unique and beautiful. Missing this day with @fitwithjames @fitwithpasquale @meganleephotographypa @beats_by_pg @getplateddc
Event + Design// @mercaflor_rd and our team have really worked together to elevate the design aspect of our destination weddings. I really push things and they go along with all my ideas 😊. We work together almost weekly to make sure we are on the same page. That's why when we do events together the design style has CM Events all in it because so much of us goes into it. We appreciate when florists truly collaborate and respect what you bring to the table as the event designer!!! It's a different look achieved only when we work together. They are my second family and I can't wait to take them + plus some other flower friends all over the world with us. XO Candice // Design and Styling - @designsbycmevents// Photo- @photobykarina // HMUA @olga.montilla
Cake + Table// This one in particular we sketched and designed from the flowers to the cakes. All the little design details we do when when working with clients that often go unseen. We are great at planning, but we thrive on design, décor, and being highly creative.
Busy + Week// It's been a busy week here as we prepare to depart for our Mexico wedding in a few days. Confirming rentals, triple checking invoices, double checking logistics (plus team meetings about logistics) and last minute unexpected negotiations. All I have left to do is laundry and pack 🙌. Destination weddings are NOT easy, but we have been blessed with great clients and LOVE IT! Be sure to follow our travels starting Wednesday! Planner- @designsbycmevents//Photo- @lynndunston //Bouquet- @beaudecors // Dress- @theiacouture
Looking + Sharp// Blue seems to be a popular choice for grooms and the groomsmen lately. Some of our favorite places for tuxes include: 1. @theblacktux 2. @generationtux 3. @miguelwilsoncollection 4. @aleksmusika Planner- @designsbycmevents Photo- @boyko.studio