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O'Neil Events

Old Town Alexandria Wedding Planner

 

Full Service Planning and Day-of-Wedding Coordination for Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Your Trusted Wedding Planner in old town alexandria, VA

Planning in Old Town requires a delicate touch. From navigating the iconic cobblestones of Captain’s Row to timing the water taxi for guests and managing strict load-in windows at historic brick-and-mortar venues. At O’Neil Events, we keep decisions simple, timelines realistic, and the day calm from the first look on the waterfront to the last dance in a historic ballroom.

Couples choose us because they get one clear plan and a local wedding planner who knows King Street, the Waterfront, and the hidden garden courtyards of Alexandria. We map travel buffers around Washington Street and the GW Parkway, coordinate hotel blocks at boutique stays like the Morrison House or Alexandria Monarch, and time portraits at spots like the Wilkes Street Tunnel and Carlyle House so you never miss that perfect golden hour light.

Sounds like what you need?

Old Town Alexandria, VA Wedding Venues Highlight:
Carlyle House

The Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria is the perfect wedding venue due to its stunning historic charm and intimate garden setting. Built in 1753 as a Georgian-style stone mansion by one of Alexandria’s founders, it offers a romantic walled garden with lush greenery and a charming gazebo ideal for ceremonies. The tented Magnolia Terrace accommodates receptions for up to 100 guests with elegant views, available seasonally from April to October.

Colleen made the wedding planning process easy and manageable! She kept us on track with clear deadlines and helped us prioritize the long to-do list. I didn’t have to worry about a thing on our wedding day because I knew Colleen had it handled. 10/10 recommend!

– Lauren

O'Neil Events has been featured in Bethesda Magazine. O'Neil Events has been featured in Style Me Pretty. O'Neil Events has been featured in Charm City Wed. O'Neil Events has been featured in Washingtonian. O'Neil Events has been featured in United with Love. O'Neil Events has been featured in The New York Times. O'Neil Events has been featured in Tassels & Tastemaker. O'Neil Events has received many awards from organizations such as WeddingWire and TheKnot.  O'Neil Events has been featured in Voyage Baltimore.

Everything You Need for Your OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA Wedding

Wedding and engagement

Proposal planning and engagement-session logistics along the Potomac River and through the historic alleys of Captain’s Row. We handle the permits, the timing, and a simple plan that keeps the focus on your story.

Anniversary party planning

Intimate dinners in a King Street bistro or larger celebrations at a historic waterfront venue. We manage the catering, the music, the timelines, and the guest flow so you can actually enjoy your own milestone.

Destination wedding planning

Bringing guests to the heart of Alexandria or marrying elsewhere? We build travel-friendly timelines, coordinate hotel blocks near the King Street Metro, and keep you to one point of contact throughout the process.

Elopement planning

Garden vows at the Carlyle House Historic Park or a private ceremony at the Alexandria Courthouse, followed by portraits at the Torpedo Factory. We secure the officiant, the photography, and a clean, stress-free schedule.

Engagement party planning

Rooftops overlooking the Potomac, private rooms in a historic mansion, or a full restaurant takeover in the heart of Old Town. We source the space, craft a short run of show, and keep the celebration moving.

Wedding banquet planning

O’Neil Events offers service pacing in sync with toasts and band cues at venues like the Hotel Indigo or the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Your guests will feel hosted and immersed in the historic charm, not hurried.

Wedding packages

O’Neil Events offers multiple options for Alexandria couples. Choose full-service planning or month-of coordination and add a la carte rehearsal-dinner support, design/decor, transportation, and next-day brunch. 

Day-of wedding coordination, Old Town Alexandria, VA

If you build the plan, we’ll step in to run the show. Think vendor arrivals in tight historic alleys, ceremony cues in a sun-drenched garden, family photo wrangling by the docks, and a reception flow that keeps the energy high.

Month-of wedding coordination, Old Town Alexandria, VA 

We step in six to eight weeks out to help you pressure test your plan, finalize the details, confirm your vendors, and manage the day end-to-end so you can be fully present in every moment.

Hi, I’m Colleen —

Born & Raised Washingtonian,

Experienced Old Town Wedding Planner

 

I know the DMV like the back of my hand, but I also know the vineyards, estates, and tucked-away Old Town Alexandria wedding venues that couples fall in love with. My calm presence, trusted vendor relationships, and 15+ years of experience mean you’ll never have to worry about the timeline or whether your wedding party will be at the venue on time.

Before weddings, I was a Division I lacrosse player, so yes, I thrive under pressure, run a tight ship, and always keep things moving with strategy and grace. Combine that with an obsession for dessert and Diet Coke, and you’ve got someone who balances elegance with practicality.

✨ Fun Facts:

I run on Diet Coke (large, always).

Dessert is non-negotiable — every meal deserves it.

I’ll plan your rooftop photo session, but I won’t look down (heights are not my thing).

My toddler and cats keep me on my toes, and remind me daily that staying calm matters.

Shoes are my love language (hence the background photo)

THE FAIRYTALE I DREAMED OF

O’Neil Events came highly recommended to us by our caterer, and hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!  Yvi & Colleen were both responsive via email and easy to work with. The month of our wedding, Yvi took everything over and was positively wonderful! She contacted all of my vendors and was able to coordinate things behind the scenes that I didn’t even know about. If anything went wrong, I was completely oblivious to it because it was handled! She was organized and on top of everything that day and helped to create the fairy tale I had dreamed of!

If there’s one piece of advice I will give to any future bride who asks, it is the value of hiring an excellent day-of-coordinator. Our wedding party and families (as well as us) were able to just relax and enjoy taking in the entire day with the knowledge that Yvi had everything handled. I definitely gained a new friend through the experience!

{Megan}

The Absolute Best!!

Working with O’Neil Events was the best thing I did to plan my wedding! Colleen and her team are incredible – they have a calming, efficient, and professional communication style. Colleen and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and provided incredible value. She kept us organized from the beginning of the planning process through the entirety of the event, making sure everything ran smoothly. She coordinated with our vendors and did not miss a beat on anything. She thought of everything and ensured the planning process remained fun and not stressful at all. We couldn’t be more thankful for O’Neil Events – you will not be disappointed!

WE WERE IN SUCH GREAT HANDS

From the minute we met our wedding coordinator, we knew she would be our biggest ally on our wedding day. But we owe her a debt of gratitude for just how much she did — before, during, and after. Everything we conceptualized came to fruition because of her, and never did we feel like we were flying solo. She championed our whims while making sure everything was practical and achievable.

We were in such caring, diligent hands, even when it came to things we forgot, She handled everything with ease, grace, and most incredibly, a smile on her face. She kept everyone in line from start to finish, vendors and family members and the bridal party. Her energy, her excitement, her sheer passion for what she does helped us create and execute a truly perfect day.

{Nick}

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!

SO SWEET & CARING

My husband and I said SEVERAL times how having Colleen by our side as a Day Of Planner was way beyond worth the money spent. If I have one recommendation for any newly engaged couples, it’s have a day of planner. From the beginning just getting coffee with us and helping us start the process or planning, to every living detail of the day of… I can’t imagine our big day without her. She was immensely professional. So sweet and caring; yet I knew she’d get done what needed to be done. She’s no pushover! Monthly emails and check ins were lovely and kept us on track. But then the month leading up to the wedding, Colleen took everything off my plate and handled all the logistics and vendors and timelines.

So, so valuable. Thank you for everything you did! We’ll both never stop raving about you. 🙂

{Amy}

Why Couples Choose O’Neil Events for Their Old Town Alexandria, VA Wedding

 

Planning an Old Town wedding should feel like a stroll down a historic street; thoughtful, timeless, and not at all hectic. We allow couples to enjoy their engagement and their wedding day while we handle the logistics of a historic city.
Tell us your wedding date, guest count range, and any wedding venues on your shortlist. We will confirm availability, recommend full-service planning or month-of coordination, and map your next three steps so you can sit back and relax.

Your Old Town Alexandria Wedding, Handled With Elegance and Ease

We plan across Arlington, National Landing, and nearby Northern Virginia venues. We work with couples planning their weddings at manors, wineries, historic estates, and private properties throughout Northern Virginia.

O’Neil Events also proudly serves: Washington, DC, Maryland, Potomac, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Annapolis, MD, Virginia, Fairfax, VALeesburg, VAArlington, VA, Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, Manhattan, NY, Upper East Side, NY, Upper West Side, NY and more.

About

O’Neil Events is a top-rated DC wedding planner serving Washington, DC and New York City couples. With over 15 years of experience planning sophisticated, personalized celebrations, O'Neil Events is an easy choice for Day-of Wedding Coordination and other Wedding Planning Packages.

O'Neil Events also proudly serves: Washington, DC (Georgetown, The Wharf), MARYLAND, Potomac, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Annapolis, MD, Bethesda, RockvilleVIRGINIA, Fairfax, VALeesburg, VAArlington, VA, Old Town Alexandria, McLean, NEW YORK, NY, Brooklyn, NY,  Manhattan, NY, Tribeca, Soho, West Village, Hudson Yards, Upper East Side, NY, Upper West Side, NY and more.

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