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
Meet + Briana// Hi I’m Briana! I love fashion, travel, design and all things modern. Pretty candles & lush florals are my favorites. Wedding planning comes natural to me, as a Project Manager by trade, the art of completing & executing a task to completion excites me. Though event planning can be tough at times, there is no greater feeling than seeing a happy client. In my free time I enjoy traveling with my loving husband, spending time with family - I’m extremely family oriented, exercising, and cooking! I’m a major foodie. ‐------------ Fun Facts: *Hometown: Columbus, GA *College: Georgia State University Favorite Thing to do in spare time: Binge new Netflix or Hulu specials, try local restaurants. *One of my Favorite Quotes: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” - Maya Angelou *Favorite Food: I absolutely love Mexican food- guacamole and tacos are my happy place. My favorite cheat day food would be French fries or pasta! *Favorite Destination: I’m definitely a Caribbean lover, the blue waters just can’t be beat, but the views in Santorini are unmatched. *Personal Style: Classic, chic and trend-forward. *Favorite Accessory: Gold hoops and a statement coat or clutch. You can’t go wrong with either one! *Three Words that describe you: Loyal, Caring and genuine.
Hopes + Dreams// Candice- while planning most know that I'm a Type A, about business, get it done, and "I WILL make your vision a reality" person(which is why 90% of clients hire me), but as focused and direct as I may be, on the wedding day I really take the time to refelect on the covenant marriage is, the magnitude of the day, and pray that my couples are blessed as they move forward. On the wedding day I balance how serious I can seem by expressing how special it is to bring friends and family together, to celebrate hopes and dreams, and how special MARRIAGE is. I also make sure my team and vendors know how much I appreciate them. It's something I feel internally the entire time while planning, but it really shines through the day of. I'm always guilty of happy tears and non stop cheesing 😁 the day of.
Multi + Cultural// One thing I love about our business, vendor partners and clients is the diversity. Even when we plan editorials it's very important that we represent various types of women and men (size, race, disability, everything). Growing up with a multicultural background has really been great in allowing us to relate to clients and their families from different backgrounds. We love learning about different cultures and can't wait to expand our portfolio with more multicultural and diverse weddings. Planner/Designer- @designsbycmevents Photo- @boyko.studio Floral- @mercaflor_rd
Candice + Intro// Authentic, Honest, Giving, Compassionate, Humble...that's me. I try to bless others as often as I can, I make giving giving back a priority and it always make me happy to do the right thing. I'm not just about the pretty details. I've never cared about fitting in. You won't catch me showing off what I have or making things about me. I value being a hard worker, having an attitude of excellence, and helping people. I'm blessed to be able to use my talents to bring joy to others and I love what I do. Would love to know more about you and feel free to reach out to learn more about me!
Flower + Baby// This little one did so well during the wedding. She is the cutest! Flower girl dresses- some of our favorite stores include Dillards, Nordstrom, Amazon and Etsy. There are also some cute kids boutiques that carry a nice selection of white/ivory dresses. Photo @asiapimentelphotography Planner @designsbycmevents
Travel + Time// We are getting ready to leave the country for one of our weddings so we just wanted to leave this post of Crista and her fab bridesmaids to close out the week. Happy Wednesday and see you in our stories over the weekend! Planning/Design @designsbycmevents Photo @moni_adri_photography Floral @vanessajaimesfloraldesign
Design + Favorites// Lush floral, neutral colors , lots of candles, various textures and clear accents are some of our favorite design elements which are all pictured here. We also love gold and when we can we love to incorporate black because it's so chic. We love creating custom designed events for our clients. Event Design + Planning @designsbycmevents Florals @vanessajaimesfloraldesign Rentals @canteiroweddings Photo @moni_adri_photography
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