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At O'Neil Events, we believe wedding planning should feel joyful, personal, and stress-free.

You’re juggling a career, a life, a million notifications, and now a wedding. First, congratulations! Second, let’s breathe.

Couples hire us when they are looking for calm in the chaos of wedding planning. We work with busy couples who want a beautiful, personal celebration without turning planning into a second job. For 15+ years, we’ve guided couples through every decision with clear communication and thoughtful organization. But don’t take our word for it - check out our consistent 5-star reviews, as we keep you focused on what matters most: marrying your favorite person and actually enjoying your wedding day.

We can tell you all about our Full Service Wedding Planning Packages or our Month-of/Day-of Coordination service, but to be honest, those are completely customizable to your needs. Instead, let us share the parts of our service that never change, but rather improve with each client: Our attention to detail, ensuring we are mindful of your budget, proactively responding to your emails, setting (and keeping) realistic timelines, offering honest advice, and providing transparency through the entire process.

If you’re searching for a wedding planner who respects your time, speaks spreadsheet and design, you’re in the right place. Reach out to check our availability for your wedding day.

Proudly serving couples in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and New York City.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of O'Neil Events

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The event planning team provided exceptional, professional, and organized service, keeping everything on track and responsive throughout planning. They were calm, detail-oriented, and handled issues smoothly on the day, allowing the couple to relax and enjoy. Reviewers praised the day-of coordination and personalized care, strongly recommending their services.

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The event planning team provided exceptional, professional, and organized service, keeping everything on track and responsive throughout planning. They were calm, detail-oriented, and handled issues smoothly on the day, allowing the couple to relax and enjoy. Reviewers praised the day-of coordination and personalized care, strongly recommending their services.

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Kimberly Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The calmest and most supportive planner I could have asked for!

Colleen was so amazing to work with! She was patient, supportive and flexible every step of the way. I could truly enjoy my wedding day without a single worry and so could my family. The entire day was perfect and if anything did go wrong, I didn’t have a clue. She took care of every detail with a sense of calm that put me at complete ease! She even managed to squeeze in some time for my husband and I to share appetizers alone after we passed on our initial opportunity to do so and it was so special. I can’t thank her enough and would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!!
Alice
Alice Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend!!

INCREDIBLE! Colleen was a dream to work with. Starting with our prep phone calls 6 weeks out, Colleen kept everything on track so I could actually enjoy the wedding planning process. She has a vast knowledge of experience, an eye for detail, and is completely unflappable. When my caterer showed up with one bar set up instead of two, she rearranged the layout on the fly to make everything work. She is a calming presence. I would not have been able to be so deeply present and enjoy my wedding so much without her. My wife and I agree this was the best money we spent. Hire her! :)
Amy
Amy Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Wedding Planner!

From the moment we booked O'Neil Events, we knew we were in amazing hands. Colleen and her team were incredibly professional, attentive, and caring throughout the entire planning process. They worked efficiently to create an individualized and organized experience for us. Colleen connected with us regularly to ensure we had an effortless planning experience, and our day-of coordinator, Yvi, was simply phenomenal--she brought us appetizers and made sure we had a moment to ourselves when we really needed it. I cannot recommend Colleen and her team at O'Neil Events highly enough!
Layla
Layla Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!!

Working with O'Neil Events was the best thing I did to plan my wedding! Colleen and her team are incredible- she made the entire wedding process seamless and smooth! Colleen helped turn my visions into a reality for my wedding- she is beyond organized and kept me on track while planning through it all! We couldn't be more thankful O'Neil Events! You will not be disappointed!
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Laura Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we found O'Neil events!

I worked with Colleen for our wedding and she was so helpful throughout the process. She had good advice coming from years of experience and was always communicative and quick to respond. She made the whole wedding day feel easy and smooth and I am so glad we made the decision to work with her!
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Maggie Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the best, organized, and responsive

Colleen is truly the best. A friend of a friend recommended her and I’m so happy we listened to them! We used her partial planning service and it was the perfect setup for us. First, her price point is great, especially compared to some planners in the region! Her budget tracker and timeline were great tools for staying organized. I really appreciated our monthly meetings plus her availability over email to answer any other questions and review contracts. My husband and I are both organized people but planning a wedding can be overwhelming so it was great to have Colleen in our corner. Her vendor recommendations were also top notch. We used her suggestions for catering, flowers, DJ, hair and makeup, and shuttles and we were really happy with all of them. Finally, her managing of the vendors the month of the wedding and day of coordinating was excellent. I never had to worry about a single thing the day of and everything ran smoothly. I actually found out a few days after the wedding that the alcohol vendor didn’t deliver some of the liquor and Colleen spent the morning making sure that our entire order arrived. Well it all got there and I was completely unaware because Colleen handled it so smoothly! I really can’t recommend her enough.
Corey
Corey Sent on 02/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner!

I can't say enough about Colleen O'Neil and her team. I worked with Yvi and she was the most wonderful person to work with from start to finish. She was amazing on our wedding weekend and kept me calm and organized. She handled everything with ease and allowed me to enjoy our special day. I can't recommend the team enough, you won't be sorry for booking them!
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Terri Sent on 02/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Colleen O'Neill was a pleasure to deal with. She was kind, thorough, professional, and fun! The wedding day ran seamlessly and there were a lot of moving parts! I highly recommend Colleen and her team!
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Ls Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend O'Neil Events!

As mother of the bride, I hired Colleen O'Neil and O'Neil Events to shepherd me through the 9 months leading up to my daughter's wedding at the St. Regis in Washington, DC on 9/3/22. I did much of the planning and vendor hiring myself but relied on Colleen to provide expert advice every step of the way. She offered us a very flexible planning package for month/day of planning, but also included monthly phone check ins leading up to the wedding when my daughter and I could run through a list of questions and ideas and Colleen would be our sounding board. As the wedding approached, we began meeting and communicating with our Day of Coordinator, Brie. Brie was incredibly organized and responsive. She worked with us on all the final aspects of wedding planning, from the time line to the rehearsal, meticulously attending to every detail. By the time the wedding weekend arrived, I was beginning to feel overwhelmed but took great comfort feeling that we were in proven expert hands between Brie and Colleen. The wedding and reception went perfectly and we were very pleased with every aspect of it. Brie handled everything and it went off without a hitch. Our guests had a wonderful time from beginning to end. I enthusiastically recommend the wedding planning and coordination services of O'Neil Events.
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Megan Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

My husband and I hired O'Neil Events for the “enjoy your day” package/month of coordination services for our September 2022 wedding. At the beginning of wedding planning, we were hesitant to hire anyone for month of coordination services since we thought could handle things on our own with the vendor team we already had in place. However, hiring O’Neil Events and having Colleen and Yvi help us in the final couple of months was a game changer. To start off our experience, Colleen was very friendly, positive, and professional. We appreciated her regular check-ins and willingness to answer any questions that popped up along the way of wedding planning. When Yvi took over in the final months, she proved to be critical in thinking through the details of the wedding day and asking many questions we realized we had not thought through yet as she reviewed all our contracts and plans to date (even though we thought we had thought through everything!). During the day of, there were several hiccups which took place outside of our control (such as one of the guest buses breaking down)– but Yvi was able to handle everything, so that my husband and I could fully enjoy the day. Despite many personalities and details for Yvi to work with, she took care of everything we asked of her. She also coordinated with all the vendors leading up to the wedding day, and was especially helpful in nailing down the day of timeline. I highly recommend hiring O’Neil Events for a great price and great service!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Total Exposure Band Total Exposure Band Wedding Bands

Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

Sandy Spring Museum Sandy Spring Museum Museum Weddings

You are in good hands with Colleen! She is always professional, organized and pleasant! We love having her and her team at the Museum!

Evelyn Alas Photography Evelyn Alas Photography Wedding Photographers

Colleen and her team are wonderful to work with. Her tireless work is amazing and she brings all her creativity and passion to any project. Do not hesitate to hire her for your next wedding or social event. She's a peach!

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