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O'Neil Events

Full-Service Wedding Planning

Washington DC Wedding Planner

Work With a Washington DC Wedding Planner Who Knows the City Inside and Out

Work With a Washington DC Wedding Planner Who Knows the City Inside and Out

Planning a wedding in DC means more than booking a venue and picking flowers—it’s about balancing tradition, family dynamics, and the flow of an entire weekend. That’s where an experienced Washington DC wedding planner comes in. From the first venue tour to the final song on the dance floor, we guide you through every step of the process so you can focus on celebrating, not stressing.

With over 15 years of experience, we’ve planned weddings everywhere from historic Capitol Hill mansions to black-tie hotel ballrooms to private estate tented receptions. As your Washington DC wedding planner, we bring local expertise, trusted vendor connections, and a calm presence that makes sure everything runs seamlessly—no matter how complex your celebration may be.

What’s Included in Our DC Full-Service Package

Starts at $10,000

This package is for you if…

  • You want a trusted professional to manage every detail from start to finish
  • You’re balancing demanding schedules or family input and need calm expertise
  • You want a celebration that feels intentional, elegant, and uniquely yours

What’s Included:

  • Budget creation + management
  • Venue scouting + vendor referrals (curated to your needs)
  • Contract review + negotiation
  • Design concept + guest experience planning
  • Timeline + logistics management
  • Wedding-day team execution with calm, confident leadership

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!

– Laura

Why Full-Service Planning Matters in DC

Between career demands, family involvement, and the logistics of hosting out-of-town guests, DC couples are juggling a lot. Add in permits, security rules, and city traffic, and wedding planning can quickly feel overwhelming.

Hiring a professional Washington DC wedding planner means:
You have a steady partner managing the timeline, budget, and design details
You don’t waste hours sorting through endless vendors—we connect you with the right fit
You get a celebration that reflects your values, style, and story—not a copy of someone else’s.
You enjoy your day knowing every moving piece is handled.

This is more than planning—it’s peace of mind.

A La Carte Services

These optional services can be added to any planning package as well as offered as stand alone services for both the Washington, DC and NYC areas.

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party Planning

Bridal Shower

Day-After Brunch Coordination

Timeline & Layout Creation

Custom Vendor Research

Event Design Add-Ons

Want to personalize your package? We’ll build it together.

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}

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}

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}

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!

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!

Why Work With O’Neil Events

DC weddings often blend tradition with modern elegance, and no two are the same. As your Washington DC wedding planner, we anticipate challenges, manage the logistics, and create celebrations that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

 

We believe:
Weddings should reflect your family, your traditions, and your story
Guest comfort and experience matter as much as aesthetics
You deserve a steady hand who keeps everything moving smoothly behind the scenes

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Your engagement should feel exciting, not overwhelming.

We’re currently booking:

2026 weddings — limited dates open

2027 weddings — now open

Let’s make sure your wedding day feels calm, intentional, and entirely yours.

ABOUT

O’Neil Events is a trusted DC and NYC wedding and event planner, known for elegant weddings, seamless corporate events, and stylish social celebrations — all delivered with calm expertise.

Couples, companies, and families across Washington DC and New York City count on us for personalized celebrations and flawless coordination delivered with calm expertise (and just the right dash of personality).

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