Do I Need a Wedding Planner in Washington DC or NYC?

Short answer: probably, yes. Unless you love spending nights comparing 200 florists on Instagram and weekends decoding vendor contracts, hiring a wedding planner in Washington DC or NYC is one of the best investments you can make. With us, you actually get to enjoy your engagement instead of treating it like a second job.

What’s the Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Wedding Coordinator?

A wedding planner (our full-service package) is your partner from day one: budgets, vendors, design boards, and everything in between.
A wedding coordinator (our Month-Of package) swoops in at the 6-week mark, makes sure your plans actually come together, and keeps the train on the tracks.

Planners build the house. Coordinators make sure it doesn’t collapse on your wedding day.

What’s the Difference Between a Wedding Coordinator and a Venue Coordinator?

This one trips up almost every couple. A venue coordinator works for the venue. They care about catering timing, lighting, and the building itself.
A wedding coordinator in Washington DC or NYC works for you. We manage vendors, family dynamics, the timeline, and all the inevitable curveballs.

TL;DR: The venue cares about the building. We care about you.

How Far in Advance Should We Book a Planner?

For planning in DC or NYC, 9–12 months is ideal. For full planning you’ll be able to get your full money’s worth and for month of planning you’ll be able to secure you’re date. Month of planning doesn’t mean last minute booking! We will be at capacity!

If you’re reading this and your wedding is in 8 weeks, email us immediately — we’ve pulled off miracles before, but for real we have.

What Do You Actually Do on the Wedding Day?

Everything you shouldn’t be doing. Vendor check-ins, timeline management, cueing the music, bustling dresses, fixing boutonnières, and making sure you eat something besides cake. If something goes wrong? You won’t know, because we’ve already fixed it.

Your only job: celebrate.

Do You Work With All Types of Couples?

Yes. Inclusivity isn’t optional — it’s core to who we are. We proudly plan weddings for LGBTQ+ couples, multicultural families, interfaith ceremonies, and non-traditional celebrations. Every love story deserves a day that feels authentic.

How Many Weddings Do You Take On Each Year?

Enough to stay sharp, not so many that you’re just a date on a spreadsheet. We cap our numbers so every couple gets the attention they deserve. We also don’t book to capacity to ensure we are able to handle the “what its.”

Translation: if you want us for a prime DC or NYC date, don’t wait.

What Packages Do You Offer?

Full-Service Wedding Planning (starts at $10,000): From “Yes” to “I do,” we’re with you every step.

Month-Of Coordination (starts at $3,500): You’ve planned it, we’ll land the plane. 

A La Carte Add-Ons: Rehearsal dinner, welcome party, showers, brunches, you name it. 

Do You Help With Design or Just Logistics?

Both. We’re not clipboard robots. We create weddings that feel like you, not like page 47 of Pinterest.

Will You Help Us Find Vendors?

Yes. And not with a generic list of 200 names. We recommend trusted NYC wedding vendors and DC wedding pros who fit your style, budget, and personality — saving you from endless Google rabbit holes.

What Makes O’Neil Events Different From Other Wedding Planners?

We don’t do cookie-cutter. With us, you get: 

Professionalism with Personality – polished but real (yes, we’ll tell you when your timeline is bananas).

Calm in the Chaos – you won’t see us panic, even if the cake shows up late. 

Practical, Honest Advice – no sugarcoating, no fluff.

Guest Experience First – because your guests remember how they felt.

Do You Travel Outside DC and NYC?

Yes. We take select weddings in the DMV, upstate New York, and occasional destinations. If your vibe matches ours and our calendar allows, we’re in.

How Do We Book You?

Easy. Fill out the contact form, we’ll hop on a call, and figure out the right package. But warning: popular dates (hello, October) go fast. Don’t snooze.