Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner Who Only Plans Weddings

Focused, present & by your side - exactly what a full-time wedding planner should be.

Because your celebration deserves full-time focus, not part-time attention.

You've said "Yes" to the love of your life. Now it's time to start planning a wedding that reflects your love story with intention, elegance and ease. But here's a word of caution we can't emphasize enough: your planner should be just that - a full-time professional wedding planner. Not a DJ on weekends, not someone also running a catering company and definitely not your florist moonlighting as a "day-of coordinator".

At CM Event Design we believe planning your wedding isn't just part of what we do, it's everything we do. And that matters. Here's why...

Divided Focus Means Divided Results

If someone is trying to manage your wedding timeline and handle another major service (Like spinning tracks at your reception or prepping meals for 150 guests), something will fall through the cracks. Wedding planning is already a full-time job; adding another business on top of it can quickly lead to oversights, missed details and reactive (rather than proactive) management.

Your Planner Should Be Your Advocate - Not Selling You Their Other Services

When your planner is also your vendor in another area, it creates a conflict of interest. Are they recommending a vendor because they're truly the best fit for your vision and budget or because they don't want to lose that catering/floral/DJ income? You deserve unbiased advice and a trusted advocate who has no hidden agenda.

The Best Planners Have Strong Vendor Relationships - Not Competition

Full-time planners build deep, collaborative relationships with venues, photographers, caterers and creative partners. These relationships open doors, streamline communication and help you get the best service. A planner who's also a vendor can be seen as competition - which can cause friction rather than collaboration on your wedding day.

You Need One Point Of Calm, Not Chaos

Weddings can be emotional and complex. That's why you need a calm, collected planning expert who is solely focused on managing logistics, troubleshooting in real time and keeping you relaxed and confident. If your "planner" is running back and forth between tasks - checking on centerpieces, hopping behind a DJ booth or traying up hors d'oeuvres - they're not available to support you.

Planning Isn't Just A Side Hustle, It's A Profession

Professional wedding planners spend years mastering timelines, guest experiences, design logistics, etiquette and emergency backup plans. We carry insurance. We understand contracts. We've seen it all and we're prepared. When someone is dabbling in planning as an add-on, you're risking your wedding on their learning curve.

Your wedding deserves a team of experts, each one focused on their specialty.

At CM Event Design, we focus solely on planning, production and design, because excellence requires undivided attention. We partner with incredible florists, chefs, DJs and photographers, but we leave their specialties to them in order to stay laser-focused on what we do best: creating an unforgettable, seamless celebration for you.