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4.9 out of 5 stars and 205 reviews Best of Weddings (9x).
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(205)Serving northern and southern California and beyond!
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CMG Wedding and Events specializes in making your planning process enjoyable and stress free! Whether you are envisioning a modern, industrial affair; an enchanting garden soiree or need help defining your dream wedding, we are dedicated to making your big day truly yours, down to every last detail. Our packages are tailored to the need of each couple and can cover everything from color palette to venue selection and encompass important behind the scenes details such as managing vendors, timeline construction and contract negotiations. Let us help you make your dream wedding a reality!
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Now that we’ve had a couple of months to soak in married life, we’ve had time to truly reflect on and celebrate the best day of our lives.
From the moment we hired Christine, w...
e felt an immense weight lifted off our shoulders. We knew we were in the right hands. She and her team somehow made what can be a daunting and overwhelming process feel effortless from start to finish.
Not only did Christine plan and execute a luxury wedding in less than six months, but she did it without a single hiccup. Our wedding day was flawless… and I don’t say that lightly. It was truly perfect. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, every timeline was executed seamlessly, and every element came together exactly as envisioned.
Because of Christine and her team, we were able to completely shut our brains off and be fully present, enjoying every moment of our day. That is such a rare gift for a bride and groom.
The compliments we received were endless, with so many guests telling us, “This was the best wedding we’ve ever been to.” While hearing that felt incredible, we know the credit belongs to Christine and her team. Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail are unmatched, and it’s easy to see why they are considered among the best in the industry.
We will be forever grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day more perfect than we ever could have imagined.
Working with Christine was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding. From our very first meeting, she understood our vision completely and made the whole...
process feel smooth, manageable, and fun. She was so organized, responsive, and sincerely invested in making our day feel like us.
Throughout it all, Christine kept us on track between timelines, budgets, and a thousand little details we never would have thought of on our own. And on the wedding day itself, everything ran so beautifully with her and her team there. We were able to fully relax and just be present, soaking in every moment, knowing we were in the best possible hands.
We honestly cannot recommend Christine and CMG enough. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our day everything we hoped it would be and so much more!
Working with Christine was single-handedly the best decision we made. From the very beginning, she captured my (completely vague and unrefined) vision, and kept it and my budget in...
mind with every recommendation and decision we made. I felt as though she adopted our vision and style as her own and tailored every detail to us. On our wedding weekend, Christine and her team absolutely crushed it. I received so many raving compliments from my bridesmaids planning their own weddings about her amazing team. They made last-minute miracles happen seemingly with grace and ease.
If you’re looking for a planner who is supportive, organized, efficient, has a broad vendor network, tons of industry knowledge, will respond to your texts/emails in literally 5 seconds, and overall is an absolute joy to work with, Christine is your girl!
We truly cannot say enough incredible things about Christine and her entire team! From the very beginning, her communication was exceptional. At every stage of the planning process...
, we felt informed, supported, and completely confident that everything was in the best hands, and that she was going to bring our wedding vision to life.
Her organization and attention to detail were nothing short of phenomenal. Every element, big and small, was carefully thought through and executed seamlessly. What could have easily felt overwhelming was instead smooth, structured, and genuinely enjoyable because of how well everything was managed.
On the wedding day (and throughout the entire weekend), her team absolutely exceeded expectations. Their facilitation was flawless. Everything flowed effortlessly, allowing us to be fully present and soak in every moment without a single worry. They anticipated needs before we even had them and handled everything behind the scenes with such professionalism and care.
The entire weekend was executed to perfection. It felt elevated, intentional, and beautifully coordinated in every way. We truly could not have imagined a more perfect wedding, and so much of that is thanks to this incredible team.
I don’t even know how to properly thank Christine and the team at CMG Events for everything they did this past year—especially on our wedding weekend. From start to finish, Christi...
ne was my organization, my calm, and honestly my sanity.
Every single detail went off flawlessly because of her. When I felt overwhelmed, she kept me grounded and steady. She handled every situation with incredible grace—from navigating complicated family dynamics to managing unexpected hiccups like transportation delays and even a wardrobe issue—without missing a beat.
One moment that perfectly sums her up: when we had a crowd waiting unexpectedly, she somehow made sure everyone had champagne in hand so no one felt frustrated or overlooked. That level of care and awareness is just who she is.
Christine stayed calm and composed through everything, made sure no detail was missed, stayed until the very last guest left, and never let a single question go unanswered. What she does goes far beyond planning—she truly protects your peace so you can fully enjoy one of the most important weekends of your life.
I am endlessly grateful and will recommend CMG Events to absolutely everyone. Truly, I could not have done this without her.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Christine and Jennifer at CMG Events. Planning a wedding in Saratoga while living in Los Angeles could have felt overwhelming, but their...
local expertise made the entire process seamless and stress-free.
From the early planning stages through the wedding day in September, they were organized, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive. On the day itself, everything was absolutely perfect — we were able to fully relax, be present, and truly enjoy every moment without worrying about a single detail. That peace of mind is priceless.
The day felt magical, and we know that’s because of the care, professionalism, and heart Christine, Jennifer, Marissa, and the CMG Events team put into every aspect of our wedding. We are so grateful for them and would recommend CMG Events to any couple looking for planners who genuinely go above and beyond.
WOW. I don’t even know how to sum up how amazing it was working with Christine and Reanna. From day one, everything just felt easy with them. Every call, text, spreadsheet, and ran...
dom late-night idea felt fun instead of overwhelming. They turned wedding planning into something we looked forward to and now we genuinely miss having them in our everyday lives.
Reanna and Christine went above and beyond for us constantly. No detail was too small, no idea too weird, and they somehow handled our nonstop texts with endless patience. Reanna and Christine have this calming, steady energy that made us feel supported through every single step.
Not to mention, the wedding day itself was flawless. Everything ran so smoothly that we got to be present the whole time without worrying about a thing. They handled every behind-the-scenes moment so quietly and perfectly that all we had to do was enjoy the day.
Something we didn’t expect to love as much as we did was CMG’s vendor network. Every single person they connected us with was incredible - talented, kind, and a perfect fit for us. It honestly felt like we had the “dream team” of vendors, and that’s entirely thanks to them.
And, the team has the best design eye ever. They took our vision, understood every tiny nuance, and delivered something even better than what we imagined. Not to mention, they made our wedding look 10x more luxurious than it was.
We are endlessly grateful for Christine and Reanna. They poured so much care, creativity, and joy into this process, and we’ll miss working with them so much. If you get the chance to have CMG plan your wedding, seriously take it. You’ll be in the best hands imaginable.
CMG Events did an absolutely exceptional job supporting our daughter’s wedding, welcome party, engagement celebration, and more than a year of planning leading up to the big day. T...
heir creativity, elegant taste, and attention to detail were extraordinary.
When unexpected rain entered the forecast, they pivoted seamlessly—offering thoughtful alternatives and transforming the venue into a setting that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined.
From the very first planning meeting to the final moments of the wedding weekend, CMG Events worked with grace, professionalism, and true artistry. We felt completely supported and inspired throughout the entire process.
We highly, highly recommend CMG Events to anyone looking for a visionary, reliable, and genuinely talented partner for life’s most meaningful celebrations. They made our daughter’s wedding unforgettable.
From the very first conversation, we knew we were in the best hands. Working with Christine and Reanna was an absolute dream. Every call, every text, every tiny detail felt effortl...
ess and fun. They made the entire planning process something we looked forward to, not something to stress over. We honestly miss our nonstop texts and calls!!
Reanna and team went above and beyond for us in every possible way. No request was too small, no idea too out there. Not to mention, responding to our millions of questions and texts 24/7. Reanna handled every single moment with kindness, calm, and extreme support. On the wedding day itself, everything ran perfectly with not a single thing going wrong. It was the most seamless and perfect day, and we truly got to be present and soak it all in because she had absolutely everything handled behind the scenes.
One of the things that blew us away was CMG's relationships with vendors. Every single person they connected us with was exceptional. All the vendors were truly the kind of people who love what they do and genuinely care. We walked away feeling like we had the dream team of vendors, each one perfectly matched to our asks. And speaking of vision, CMG's design eye is unreal. They listened to our vision with extreme detail and made everything 10x better than we described.
We are endlessly grateful to Reanna and Christine. They brought so much heart, talent, and joy to this experience, and we’ll truly miss working with them. If you’re lucky enough to have CMG plan your wedding, know that you’re in the absolute best hands.
From the very beginning, we felt completely at ease working with Réanna and the CMG team. Every touch base, even the last minute ones, was handled with such kindness and profession...
alism. We never once felt like we were asking too many questions or taking up too much time.
From starting with Christine to transitioning to Réanna, we were supported every step of the way. Réanna went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. On the wedding day itself, everything felt like an absolute dream. Réanna and her team executed the most perfect day we could have imagined, from managing the timeline flawlessly to personally helping move our ceremony chairs into the dining room when the hotel staff was not permitted to do so. It was clear that Réanna and her team would do absolutely anything to ensure things ran smoothly.
We were also so touched when Réanna was able to arrange a content creator on very short notice after learning the father of the bride was unable to attend due to health reasons. That thoughtful gesture meant the world to us and truly showed her compassion and commitment.
It was incredible to see how seamlessly everything came together, and it was clear that Réanna has wonderful relationships with so many vendors. Every interaction was positive, friendly, and genuinely fun.
As someone who initially dreaded the wedding planning process, I can honestly say it turned out to be enjoyable, exciting, and as stress free as possible thanks to Réanna and the CMG team. We are endlessly grateful for the care, dedication, and heart they poured into making our day unforgettable, and for connecting us with such incredible vendors. We will truly miss our check ins and Réanna’s heartfelt, calming Réanna's
I would recommend Réanna and the CMG team to anyone planning a wedding or special event. They were absolutely incredible
We truly cannot say enough good things about Christine. We booked a wedding across the country site unseen and had complete faith in Christine to bring our vision to life. What she...
did was so far beyond our wildest dreams. It was a lavish three day affair with different themes and directions every night. Right from the outset, Christine was able to take our jumbled statements about what we wanted and transform them into a spectacular wedding weekend. Her design was impeccable. She provided us with mood boards straight away that allowed us to get a real sense of what we were going to see on wedding weekend. Slowly but surely, the pie in the sky visions became a reality. We were WOWED by the final result, and all of our guests cannot stop talking about how absolutely gorgeous each and every event was.
Aside from her design, Christine was an incredible resource for us. As I said, we lived across the country which meant we could not meet with our vendors with regularity and had a 3 hour time difference. I do not know when Christine sleeps because she answered our texts at EVERY hour of the day straight away. She was a knowledgeable and comforting force. Even though I told Christine I was not a “Pinterest” bride, I had a LOT of opinions and ideas and she took them all in stride. I was genuinely sad when the wedding was over and we did not talk every day like we had been. She is an absolute joy to work with in every sense of the word.
Know that if Christine is planning your wedding, you are in the greatest hands. I am so glad we trusted her to make our dreams come true. We will never forget the weekend and the people who made it happen. Thank you, Christine, from the bottom of hearts!!!
CMG Events did my daughter's wedding at Hartley Botanical Gardens. Being a Dad it is not my wheelhouse, but I can appreciate the work that goes into it. More importantly, they ma...
de sure my daughter felt supported throughout the process. Thank you Christine and team. We couldn't have done it without you.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about CMG Events! Both of our wedding planners, Jennifer and Samantha, were absolutely amazing from start to finish. They were attentive, prof...
essional, and truly dedicated to bringing our vision to life.
In the months leading up to our wedding, they worked closely with us to plan every detail and ensure our day would be exactly as we imagined. On the wedding day itself, they went above and beyond to make sure everything ran seamlessly. We didn’t have to worry about a single detail or hiccup—Jennifer and Samantha handled it all with grace and precision.
They coordinated effortlessly with all of our vendors and our venue at 3 Steves Winery, making sure every aspect was perfect. Their attentiveness, organization, and calm presence allowed us to simply enjoy our celebration stress-free.
We wholeheartedly recommend CMG Events for anyone planning a wedding. Jennifer and Samantha created the perfect day for us, and we are beyond grateful for their incredible work!
An Italy Experience with CMG!
Could not have done an Italy wedding without CMG Wedding and Events. From the moment we spoke with Christine and Jen on the enquiry call to the last ...
goodbye at the Italian castle we could not have asked for a more caring team.
Having a wedding in the states with all the details is nerve racking at best, but times that by 5 because you are having it on another continent, not to mention blending the bride's California family, the groom's Ireland family, and the friends from all over the world.
CMG was the team who calmed and settled my nerves and kept this mama from losing it. The beauty and elegance from the design incorporating the natural elements from the castle were nothing short of spectacular. Walking into each space was breathtaking, yet it was very much a blend of Kat and Karl. Christine and Jen captured the essence of Kat and Karl. It was truly a marvel.
For me CMG gave me peace of mind and let this mama enjoy the happiness of the day.
Don't think twice, CMG is the wedding planner to book for your special day.
Kat's Mom<3
I cannot say enough wonderful things about CMG Events! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely incredible. Christine, the owner, runs such a professional and talented t...
eam. Our planner, Jennifer, and her assistant, Samantha, were truly exceptional! They were organized, creative, and such a calming presence throughout the entire planning process.
Their vendor recommendations were top-notch and every detail of the design was beautiful. Jennifer worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, and when the big day arrived, everything was executed flawlessly. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Every detail was handled, and all of our décor was packed up and accounted for at the end of the night.
Our wedding day was truly perfect thanks to CMG Events. If you’re looking for a team that’s professional, kind, and truly exceptional at what they do, we can’t recommend them enough!
I strongly encourage anyone considering this planner to read this. Our lead planner was Jennifer, who was always polite and pleasant. But sadly, the planning and execution were dee...
ply disappointing.
With respect to assistance with vendors, surprising, and despite assurances to the contrary, the team has limited knowledge of Indian wedding vendors. Additionally, when we asked for decorator alternatives, Christine said dismissively that they “only work with Edgar.”
Initial design concepts were good. We requested revisions and never got updates. Guidance on vendor packages was also unhelpful. E.g. we got DJ/lighting options with different bundles/packages with no guidance on what best fit our space. We struggled to make sense of these, going back and forth on emails, estimates, and calls, even discovering an overcharge in our quote. I raised concerns about these delays/oversights at our next meeting. Shortly after, Christine sent an email terminating our contract for my supposed “rudeness” – without so much as a call to hear my point of view or resolve the issues. She offered a partial refund, while still retaining 50% of the total fees. Having little to show for that hefty fee, and hopeful their day-of execution would be good, we opted to stay on.
Execution on the wedding day was chaotic and, frankly, unacceptable:
- Jennifer assigned two assistants to hand the Jaimalas to the bride and groom’s siblings as they walked in. Instead of handing the Jaimala, in full view of everyone, one assistant “garlanded” the groom’s brother – making the Jaimala unusable for the wedding ceremony!
- The bride was to enter under a canopy carried by four people. Despite being instructed just a few minutes prior, the assistants did not show up to take the canopy. In fact, Jennifer and her assistants were rarely visible during the evening events. Rather than actively managing the flow, they were “warm bodies” to meet a staffing headcount. The exception was Anna, who performed professionally and reliably.
- We had asked for a private video of the couple entering the reception before the guests. Jennifer had committed to making this happen. Yet when I later asked how it went, she casually said the couple hadn’t come down on time, so it wasn’t done. She had made no attempt to go upstairs to keep them on schedule, or advise us of the delay and delay alternatives.
- For the sake of brevity here are just a few more points: we asked Jennifer to keep a couple of copies of printed materials (programs, menus) as keepsakes. Despite her assurances, we received none. Jennifer was to collect our décor items at the end of the night. When asked, she said she hadn’t picked them up and would “look into it,” but never did. We later learned the decorator’s team could not locate Jennifer at wrap-up and had stored the items. Jennifer notified me that the DJ had offered to bring a fog machine, but she failed to confirm the hotel’s policies. The machine triggered the fire alarm during the event and resulted in a $500 fine.
What we experienced was not the professional planning and execution expected from a full-service planner, but an overextended, inattentive, and unaccountable team. We anticipate Christine to respond by blaming us for their issues but the examples above make it abundantly clear where the problems lie. Yes, the couple were gracious enough to thank CMG but that courtesy should not be mistaken for satisfaction with their services.
Hire CMG events to plan your wedding and your dreams will become a reality! We got married on September 13, 2025 and our wedding was nothing short of amazing. From the decor, food,...
live music, florals, etc. CMG events understood our vision and delivered!
I remember looking at this company’s reviews while looking for a wedding planner almost 2 years ago. CMG events had such high ratings across many platforms. That was one of the many reasons I reached out. Now here I am writing about how happy my husband and I are with choosing to hire CMG events for our wedding.
Christine and her team were so great to work with! Reanna was our project manager and she was so great at helping us select our vendors. She is so kind, throughout, and was frequently in communication with us.
Jennifer was our lead planner and day of coordinator. Jennifer is just so sweet and she makes the process feel like she is a friend and not just our wedding planner. She really held everything down the day of the wedding. I don’t remember worrying about much with her there! Her assistants were also great the day of.
Both ladies made our process very easy and pretty stress free. This company also has a great eye for design. I remember sending over my moodboard and they exceeded my expectations.
Our friends and family are still talking about how gorgeous our wedding was and how much they enjoyed it! We have heard many times that our wedding venue had never looked better.
Last but not least, I also want to mention that the diversity and inclusivity of this company’s clientele is so refreshing to see. My husband and I loved seeing the amazing weddings from people of all walks of life on CMG events Instagram page before we reached out.
We can’t thank Christine, Jennifer, Reanna, and the CMG team enough for their hard work, support, and making our wedding dreams come true.
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY TO PLAN YOUR INDIAN WEDDING!
I resisted writing this review because I don’t like to write negative reviews. I am making an exception in this case because I...
wouldn’t want anyone to go through our experience with this event planner. I have limited space to fully describe our problems with this wedding planner company so please reach out to me and I can share additional details. As the father of the groom, I was not very involved, until I had to… because out of the blue one day we received an email saying that they are cancelling the contract. This was less than 3 months before the event and after they were fully paid. Their agreement is written such that they can terminate at any time “without cause”. Which is what they did until I got on the phone with Christine, the owner of the company. On that call, in a very abrupt manner she claimed that they cannot work with us because my wife had been rude with their employees.
Their definition of being rude… my wife expressed on a call with the planner that she felt they were not doing much and the employee said that they were doing a lot, so my wife said “let’s agree to disagree”!
We had paid a lot of money to the planner and with such a short time remaining, we didn’t want to walk away but they then “demanded” that all communication would go through our kids (the bride and groom to be) rather than my wife. We felt that might be best but that was a big mistake.
The kids were given a runaround - very politely though - and were told that they would have vendors contract the next day or update in 2 days and nothing moved forward. Little to no “planning” was being done by the so called planners - just sweet talking. For example, they heard “we will have the confirmed mehendi contact tomorrow” for 5 weeks.
My sense of this company is that they are only interested in building a big list of vendors who they can recommend to their customers, probably in exchange for a fat commission. I don’t begrudge any company making money but at least work for it! They barely had any suitable vendors, and those they recommended were expensive.
Even on the day of the event, when they claimed they did all the work, there were major lapses and if it wasn’t for umpteen people from both the bride and grooms side springing into action, and a lot of planning done by the two mothers (of bride and groom) who fortunately were very detail oriented and were prepared to cover their lapses in planning.
My wife will probably have a lot more to say about her terrible experiences with this planner. They claimed to us that they had planned Indian weddings in the past, but that was clearly an exaggeration! A planner for a large event needs to be someone who can manage a lot of moving parts and has an eye for attention to details. This company does not measure up.
Unless you are willing to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to planning the wedding, hiring this planner is simply throwing your money down the drain!
Wow! We could not recommend CMG more to plan your next event. We just got married on 9.13.25 and we are so happy we made the decision to work with Michelle from CMG.
We had actua...
lly started wedding planning about 2 years in advance with a different planner. We had a terrible experience with our first planner from lack of communication, to missing key deadlines, and going way over budget on numerous vendors. We were only about 4 months out from our wedding when we ultimately made the decision to part ways with our initial planner and find a new one. We had nothing done at that point except having picker a venue and one or two vendors.
From the moment CMG took us on, to the end of our wedding day, we felt like we were in great hands and had a huge weight lifted off our chests. Michelle was so kind, patient, creative, and helpful from day one. She helped us build our design deck and was extremely supportive through how picky I was with every small decision haha. Michelle made sure every last detail was what I wanted. She really did her best to understand what our vision was for the day and that each and every vendor choice resonated with that vision. She was so detail oriented and you could feel how much she genuinely cares. She also helped us with budget tracking, payment reminders, communication with vendors, and so much more. We felt so supported by her throughout this process. I always felt like she had my back and I could call or text her with anything. She even emotionally supported me through my maid of honor dropping out a few weeks before the wedding!
When it came around to the big day, Michelle and her team took care of EVERYTHING. The day (at least from our perspective) went by flawlessly. It was such a relief to feel that we were in good hands. We were able to fully relax and enjoy the day as the honored guests. Everything turned out even more beautiful than expected and the CMG team completely blew us away!
Truly, we couldn’t recommend CMG Events more for your wedding day! Thank you Michelle, Christine, and the entire CMG team for everything!!
We worked with CMG Events to plan our multi-day Indian wedding in Napa. Our wedding weekend was an absolute dream, and it truly would not have been possible without Christine and R...
éanna. Throughout planning, they were organized, attentive, and calming, which kept us from feeling overwhelmed.
From our very first call, Christine took the time to really listen to what we valued, what we envisioned, and the atmosphere we wanted to create for our wedding. She immediately understood our vision and scheduled our first venue tour, which was so perfect that we didn't even need to see others!
Throughout planning, Christine and Réanna were incredibly responsive, so we never had to worry about chasing down answers or being left in the dark. They also built a budget around our priorities, and helped us stay within it!
One of the most valuable aspects of working with CMG was their guidance in both vendor selection and design decisions, which kept us from feeling fatigued by all the choices we needed to make. Vendor selection was effortless thanks to their network of the most exceptional, talented vendors. They shared 3-4 curated proposals for vendors they recommended based on our vision and budget, scheduled calls with the ones we wanted to meet, and guided us in making final decisions. Within just a few months, we had the absolute DREAM TEAM booked for our wedding weekend.
When it came to design, Christine didn't just capture an aesthetic--she brought to life the feeling we wanted for our wedding. I had a very clear vision for our wedding day: light, dreamy, and modern, while honoring my Indian traditions and heritage. Christine guided us in making thoughtful decisions for every detail so everything felt cohesive, personal, and reflected our vision.
One of the most memorable moments of our wedding day was during cocktail hour when Christine led us to a private reveal of our reception. Walking into the space and seeing it all come together was surreal. We did our first dance and it felt so dreamy and gave us a chance to take it all in, just the two of us. These are the details that Christine and her team think of that are so meaningful and special.
From our welcome party to our wedding day, Christine and Réanna ensured everything flowed seamlessly. We felt so relaxed and fully present because of them. Working with Christine and Réanna was, without a doubt, the BEST decision we made for our wedding.
We cannot say enough amazing things about Christine and the CMG Events team! From the very beginning, Christine was thoughtful, professional, fun, and a total boss. She guided us t...
hrough every step of the planning process — from design and vendor recommendations to timelines and coordination — and she absolutely nailed it all.
Our wedding day was stunning and ran seamlessly thanks to Christine’s vision, organization, and problem-solving. She handled every detail behind the scenes so that we and our families could be fully present in the moment. She even made our most ridiculous bridal demands come true (and we are TWO brides!) — we truly felt taken care of the entire way through.
We also had the pleasure of working with Jenn, and the whole CMG team is wonderful — warm, talented, and clearly dedicated to what they do.
We give Christine and CMG Events our highest recommendation (and we are picky!). If you’re lucky enough to have them on your wedding team, you’ll be in the best possible hands.
— Auriel & Rachel
We worked with Réanna for our wedding, and she was absolutely incredible! She was super warm and made us laugh and smile each step of the way. I felt very supported during each ste...
p. The wedding was so smooth and beyond our wildest dreams! I am still floating on cloud nine.
Choosing CMG was hands-down the single best decision we made for our wedding. Some wedding planners excel at design, but not necessarily at logistics--CMG somehow manages to blow e...
xpectations out of the water with respect to both. We worked primarily with our amazing planner Michelle. Wedding planning can feel overwhelming without guidance, but Michelle and Christine always simplified things for us by recommending trusted vendors, anticipating logistical needs, and helping us craft an aesthetic vision for the wedding. The result was magical-- Michelle and Christine took our vision and transformed it into reality; everything ran according to the timeline and to plan; we heard rave reviews about every single vendor from our wedding guests (many of whom have told us it was the best wedding they've attended!); and the venue looked like a real-life elegant fairytale thanks to amazing design planning from CMG. There was not a single thing that we needed to worry about on the day of; we were able to be present and enjoy our day thanks to Michelle, who was everywhere at once and responded to texts/calls/emails instantaneously. We've already recommended CMG to other couples who we know are getting married, and will continue to do so--best decision you'll make!
Our wedding was truly a dream come to life, thanks to the incredible hard work and attention to detail from Maggie and Christine. We had the pleasure of working with Christine on a...
ll the design elements. Her thoughtful guidance and ability to bring our vision to life was absolutely invaluable.
Throughout the entire process, Maggie and Christine were responsive, supportive, and so easy to work with. Maggie made the big day flow seamlessly from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding, friends kept asking how we were feeling about the planning, and we could genuinely say we were just excited without being stressed because we fully trusted we were in the best hands. And on the big day, that trust was more than affirmed.
We worked with Christine and Michelle for our multi-day Indian wedding weekend in Sonoma, CA. The weekend turned out to be everything we had hoped for, and so much more, thanks in ...
large part to the time, care, and energy the CMG team poured into making it all happen.
Leading up to the wedding, Michelle was incredibly prompt and responsive. She was always just a call or text away, which gave us the space to have countless detailed discussions about every aspect of our weekend. She and Christine also led the charge on our design and decor. They brought strong expertise and immediately understood the vibe we were going for.
When the wedding weekend arrived, everything felt seamless. Michelle and the CMG team managed the entire flow so smoothly that we always felt like we were in the best hands, especially when game-time decisions needed to be made.
Seeing our vision come together so beautifully was incredibly special. CMG did an impressive job managing all of our vendors and handling every logistical detail behind the scenes, often without us even needing to be involved.
We would highly recommend Christine, Michelle, and the CMG team for your wedding, no matter how big or small your celebration may be!
My husband and I cannot recommend CMG more! We fell in love with them instantly because of their unique, personalized, and wonderful planning style. During our first meeting, they ...
mentioned how they strive to find vendors that not only fit your wedding vision but also your personality, so that you, as a couple, truly enjoy every minute of your wedding day. In order to do this as well as they do, they really take the time to get to know every one of the couples they work with, allowing them to tailor their planning approach for each couple.
From the very beginning, they were organized, thoughtful, and completely dedicated to bringing our vision to life. Every detail was handled with such professionalism, creativity, and care. They made the entire planning process feel seamless and even fun!
They are well loved throughout the entire wedding industry which helped a lot when it came to working with vendors to bring our vision to life while staying within our budget. The day of our wedding was nothing short of magical thanks to all the work they put in. Thanks to CMG (and our incredible planner Michelle), everything ran perfectly on schedule, the décor was breathtaking, there were lots of small details unique to my husband and I, and we were able to be fully present knowing that we were in such capable hands. Their team worked tirelessly behind the scenes, making sure every element came together flawlessly. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and well-orchestrated the day was, and also about how kind and lovely our planner was.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had CMG Weddings, Michelle, and Christine by our side. If you're looking for a planner who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day extraordinary, look no further.
A huge thank you to CMG for helping create a memorable day from start to finish. Our guests are still raving about our daughter's wedding and we could not have done it without the...
amazing help of Christine and Jennifer. From our first phone call until the end of the big day, CMG guided us with their incredible teamwork, attention to detail, recommendations of vendors all with a sense of fun, joy in their work and a bit of hand holding as needed.
Every decision was seamless and no call or email left unanswered promptly even when pestered on a Sunday. Jenn was professional, warm and engaging. It was such a pleasure to get to know her. It is our absolute pleasure to recommend CMG to those who are looking for the perfect wedding planner. Thank you Christine and Jenn for a magical day!
Christine and her team exceeded our expectations and delivered our daughter & son-in-law a wedding of their dreams! CMG coordinated all vendors with the highest level of profession...
alism and respect for our family property. Christine listened and presented options to select. It became obvious to me that a lot of coordination with many planning meetings and walk throughs for vendors to capture the bride & grooms vision paid off. The rehearsal, welcome event and wedding day was executed flawlessly! We would highly recommend CMG weddings & events!!
CMG was my wedding lifeline and I fully credit them to being able to relax and be present for every moment of our wedding weekend. Without Christine & Réanna, my type A attitude wo...
uld’ve gotten the best of me and I wouldn’t have appreciated all the people and events.
I’m not sure where to even begin with this review because Christine and her team of hustlers weren’t just there to keep us sane on our wedding weekend, but through our entire 18-month engagement. Christine was the only wedding planner we interviewed that my now-husband, Travis, had a strong opinion on and said we needed to hire her. I had pretty far fetched ideas for our wedding and we both gravitated towards Christine’s ability to quickly grasp the concept and communicate efficiently. I’d never planned a wedding before and don’t plan to again, so I wanted a planner who I could lean on for guidance and a network of kickass partners—and we got that 100x over!
Every vendor we met with who came from CMG’s partner network were charismatic and loving and just so excited to work on another wedding that Christine was planning. It made us feel so special and taken care of so when our wedding day finally arrived, it felt like we were surrounded by friends.
The only reason I would not recommend CMG is if you’re a bride who’s hoping to lose a couple pounds from wedding planning stress, find someone else. If you are fortunate enough to work with Christine & her team, you’ll have the best engagement period of your life and your wedding will go off without a hitch. And isn’t that what every bride dreams of?
The Michael Jordan of events and wedding planning.
I couldn’t speak more highly of Christine and the CMG team. After working in hospitality for almost 10 years now personally, I...
can confidently say, I have met my idol and aspiration in terms of what I hope to achieve with my own work and professionalism one day.
Again, CMG is the best. Every single detail was taken care of and they allow for creative ideas to flourish and execute your vision flawlessly. Thank you and all the success and awards and recognition CMG continues to receive is 100000% justified, thank you so much for the best weekend of our lives :)
CMG was an absolute dream to work with. We used CMG as a wedding coordinator, and I truly don't know that we could have executed our wedding without them. We worked with Michelle, ...
and she went so far above and beyond anything we could have expected. She knew exactly the questions to ask and the advice to give in the lead up to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she and her team we're unbelievable. The number of times they saved the day: coming a day early to help us with set up and logistics, physically moving items, perfectly organizing everything to make our job as easy as possible, and running to a rental car to make sure I got to the ceremony site in time. We are so grateful to CMG, and we would recommend them to anyone.
My husband Jack, and I, could not recommend the CMG Events team more. It’s hard to put into words everything that Christine and her entire team did that made our wedding day so inc...
redibly special. From our first meeting, to all of the steps and details in between, to seeing our vision come to life - They truly went above and beyond every step of the way to ensure we had our dream day.
Christine is an absolute visionary. She is so talented at what she does, but more than that, she truly connects with her brides and transforms ideas into reality. Her strong and trusted relationships with supporting vendors and teams opened so many doors for us that we would have not known of otherwise. She did an incredible amount of work behind the scenes that allowed us to enjoy the time of being engaged, and on the wedding day truly be present and in the moment with our friends and family.
We will be infinitely grateful for the professionalism, dedication, and commitment that Christine and the CMG Events team had to ensuring we had the wedding of our dreams. We recommend CMG Events to every couple who is looking for a wedding planning team who goes above and beyond, will be with you every step of the way, and bring your dreams to life.
We worked with Réanna and Christine and they were fabulous! Planning a wedding can be stressful but they could not have made it any easier on us! Réanna walked us through every dec...
ision and made sure everything was exactly what we wanted. The day itself was flawless, and way beyond our expectations! Booking CMG will be the best decision you make!
CMG was incredible! Christine Garrison and Jennifer Delte, our wedding planners, flawlessly managed our wedding at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, last Saturday. Whether we w...
ere searching for venues or vendors (florists, photographers, hair/makeup, band, designers, etc.), CMG guided us to make the right decisions every time, all within our budget. They were a joy to work with, always available when we needed something, and always with a smile. They were especially reliable on the day of the wedding, ensuring everything went perfectly. We couldn't recommend them more highly!
Christine and her team were incredible. From start to finish, Christine offered expert advice and direction for our big day. The vendors she brought in for our wedding were the bes...
t! From stationary, DJ, lighting, floral, and so much more, every vendor was perfect. Leading up to our wedding, Christine planned every check-in call and kept us on track. On the day of the wedding, Christine and her team made everything perfect. We were able to enjoy the entire day without thinking about any of the planning or details. This peace of mind was worth every penny! I would highly recommend CMG if you want exceptional vendors and perfect planning and day of execution
We HIGHLY recommend working with CMG Events. From the very beginning, Christine was responsive, professional, organized, and detail-oriented. At the same time, she was warm, energe...
tic, and fun throughout our entire process. Jenn also worked with us and was similarly friendly and high responsive.
CMG brought tons of expertise to the planning process. They planned and executed a 275-person wedding flawlessly. They also brought a great eye for design into the equation - we gave them some quick input about the colors and vibe we were envisioning, and they really brought it to life.
We never stressed out about our wedding, as we felt THAT confident in CMG's ability to deliver, and they exceeded all expectations. The wedding went wonderfully, and we couldn't be more appreciative of everything Christine, Jenn, and team did to make it all happen. If you're able to work with CMG, do it :)
Reanna was our planner with CMG Events and she was absolutely fabulous! She was such a great resource and an absolute lifesaver. CMG's planning tools were extremely helpful and Rea...
nna was a joy to work with! We were so grateful to have CMG's support.
If you had to ask us the most impactful decision we made during the wedding planning experience, it would be hiring CMG. From the beginning we were entirely taken care of and cater...
ed to at each stage of the process, which is no easy feat!
We were upfront about the fact that we both work intense hours (consulting and banking), and the team was incredibly accommodating and understanding about our less-than ideal schedules. Christine ran highly efficient meetings with us, comprehending and executing on our vision with minimal back-and-forth. She truly made our vison come to life. The CMG team's knowledge and expertise in vendor selection, design ideation, and overall project management was truly invaluable to us in this process.
Many of our friends and family remarked on how relaxed we both were during the wedding and it is all thanks to CMG. It is not an understatement to say this wedding would not have been possible without them.
I have no idea what we would have done without CMG for our wedding. From the very first day I spoke with Christine, I knew we would be taken care of. Her and Michelle got to know u...
s as a couple and used that info to help tailor ideas to make our wedding perfectly ours! Our wedding day was one we will never forget because of how organized and professional CMG was the entire day- it allowed us to truly be in the moment. We even had guests compliment CMG for how well the night went!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts- truly the best team!!
CMG is the absolute best!! We worked with Jennifer and Christine at CMG for our Sept 2024 wedding at the Montage Healdsburg. We cannot recommend CMG highly enough! From start to fi...
nish, they made the entire wedding planning process an absolute dream. When looking for a wedding planner, we had talked to over a dozen of different planners but knew from the moment we connected with the CMG team it was the perfect fit. From finding the perfect vendors to creating a stunning design across the venue, they completely exceeded all of our expectations. Every detail of our wedding was handled with care and creativity. During the months of planning, the team was so responsive and meticulous about every detail and on our wedding day we were completely stress-free to truly enjoy the most important day of our lives.
The day of the wedding was flawless. Our guests raved about how beautiful and smoothly everything flowed, and we know it was all thanks to the team’s expertise and dedication. It was truly our dream wedding that became a reality. We are forever grateful to Jennifer, Christine, and the entire CMG team for the most magical weekend of our life! Do not hesitate to work with them they are really the best of the best!
There is no need to search any further - just book Christine and her team and I promise you that it will be the best decision you make for your wedding! My now husband and I booked...
CMG Events for Full Planning and Design for our wedding at The Meritage in Napa in July 2024. Christine instantly understood our vision. She and Jennifer guided us through the wedding planning process and did not allow us to stress over much. They were always very quick to respond to my 2am brain dump e-mails.
In the beginning, CMG introduced us to a couple vendors in each category. Each and every vendor was professional, personable and well established. During the design process, Christine was so patient with me and provided me with multiple drawing/plans/pictures so that I could actually see it all coming together. (I do not have a single artistic bone in my body.) Leading up to the wedding, we had weekly check ins to make sure we were staying on track.
My husband and I knew CMG Events was top-notch after working so closely with them for ~ 1 year but they really went above and beyond on our actual wedding day. Christine and her team seemed to be everywhere taking care of all the minor issues but also not too overwhelming. My sister who works in event planning commented at how high caliber they were. At one point, the groomsmen even commented on how on top of it Sierra was. She was spotted running across a parking lot in 100 degree heat!
Christine's creative mind (think ice cream shop and after party in a wine cave) and her team's experience single handedly help make our wedding weekend as memorable as it is!
If you do one thing for your wedding it should be hiring CMG Events. We were kicking ourselves for not hiring them sooner. Reanna was amazing. A literal godsend. She was the best t...
hing to happen to me during the 2 months leading up to our wedding. I can't thank her enough for her hard work and creativity in helping execute my vision. Her attention to detail is flawless and our wedding day was PERFECT and stress-free. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
If you would like to have a flawless and stress-free wedding, I cannot recommend Christine and her team enough to be your wedding planner!!
As soon as we spoke to Christine for th...
e first time, we knew that it would be the obvious choice to use her and her team. She and the entire team are so thoughtful, detail oriented, and have great experience that really will carry any couple through any questions they have.
We really had no idea going into wedding planning what the process would entail, and Christine answered all of our questions quickly, with detail, and helped put our mind at ease. Not only that, but many details from our wedding that we absolutely loved were last minute things that we had just posited to Christine 'What if we did this?', and her response was always 'no problem! we can get it done!'
The day of as well, we had our typical snags (EG: I forgot to bring a guest's menu!!), and Christine and her team went above and beyond to resolve all of those issues for us. The entire day went flawlessly and I couldn't thank her and the team enough for such an amazing event. For days afterwards our guests were telling us how amazingly the whole wedding went and how much they loved it.
Again, cannot recommend the whole team enough!!!!
Christine, Maggie, and their team are nothing short of extraordinary! When I first started my search for a wedding planner, I encountered several teams who were either unwilling to...
address my concerns or would simply drop communication after answering a few questions. Christine, however, was a breath of fresh air—she patiently answered all my queries and was always available for a call to ensure I was fully informed and comfortable with the different packages. She meticulously walked me through each option and even graciously offered vendor recommendations and budget estimates, despite these not being included in the 60-day coordination package I had chosen. Her unwavering support from the very beginning gave me complete confidence in selecting CMG.
As the wedding day approached and Maggie took over as my lead planner, her dedication and expertise became even more evident. Although I am highly organized and had already selected all my vendors and designs, Maggie exceeded all expectations. She maintained flawless communication with every vendor, ensuring they fully understood my vision, and tirelessly advocated on my behalf. The end result was that on my wedding day, I felt like a guest at my own event—everything was executed so perfectly that all I had to do was show up! Maggie was an invaluable partner, and I am endlessly grateful to her.
To this day, my friends and family continue to rave about how seamless and perfect my wedding was, and I know it wouldn't have been possible without Maggie and her incredible team. If you're on the fence, take the leap—this team will surpass your expectations and deliver far more than you could ever imagine. I guarantee you won't regret it!
We got the 60 day coordination package from CMG as our venue required 60 day coordination and it was the best decision we made. From the start we talked to Christine and being from...
the east coast, we asked for her recommendation on multiple vendors. She sent us a list that day and we took her suggestions. Everyone we worked with from this list was incredible, so professional, and just fun to be around on such a special day. When Emily took over communications at the 60 day mark, it felt like a weight lifted off our shoulders. She interacted with all our vendors and made sure everything was in place day of. Because of Emily our day was so relaxed and fun. The guests all took notice of how everything went off without a hitch. We could not be more grateful for Emily and the CMG team for making our wedding day so special.
Our experience with CMG Events was amazing! We worked with Christine in the beginning for our welcome call and getting onboarded and she was always extremely professional and respo...
nsive, answering all our questions and making us feel comfortable with the wedding planning process. We elected for the 60 days out package and we were assigned Maggie as our wedding planner and she was just amazing! As soon as we had our first call with Maggie, we could immediately tell we were in very capable, experienced hands and this allowed us to relax and rest assured that Maggie would keep us on track for all important details and deadlines before our wedding. Maggie is super organized, efficient and responsive and everything went so smoothly on our day of! I remember thinking, I'm not stressed because I know Maggie is on top of everything!! We cannot recommend this team enough!
We used CMG for our wedding in Sonoma this year and it was one of the best decisions we made. Brianna, was such a key factor of why the day went off without a hitch and why I, as t...
he bride, felt so comfortable all weekend long.
CMG was incredible to work with - very attentive, thorough, creative and so fun. We initially selected them because Christine made us feel so comfortable during the intake call and that did not change throughout the year. All the way up until the day, the team had everything under control and truly helped make our vision come to life. Brianna went above and beyond. It was incredible and we are so appreciative!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Christine (Owner of CMG) at my best friend's wedding in 2019 and witnessed first-hand how great she was at wedding planning, design and execution. Whe...
n it came time to plan my own wedding, Christine was the first person I called! She worked with me on a custom plan to work within my budget that had her help me determine my overall wedding budget, which vendors fit within that, design and we landed on 60-day coordination + 2 assistants for day of.
Christine and my coordinator, Maggie, were super attentive, responsive and overall accommodating throughout my wedding planning process. I never questioned whether my wedding was a priority and they always had great advice when I needed it.
My wedding was flawless, I never knew what time it was which just means that the CMG Team (Maggie, Reanna & Anna) had everything handled and I got to just be present and enjoy my wedding day. They are worth their weight in gold!
I am such a fan of Brianna, our wedding coordinator. She was extremely responsive to our requests, a great communicator, mediator, and coordinator. Given the amount of items we squ...
eezed into the day, she managed everything with grace and allowed for some wedding stress to be relieved. She was helpful from start to finish and would highly recommend CMG Events.
Christine and her team created the most seamless wedding planning experience for us. So many people talk about the stress that comes with planning a wedding. Having Christine and h...
er team involved, it truly couldn’t have been easier. No detail goes unnoticed, and they cultivate such a wonderful experience throughout the entire process. The wedding day went flawlessly… you don’t have to think or worry about anything and can just be in the moment. I couldn’t recommend CMG enough!! Best of the best.
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