Your Trusted Wedding Planner in Annapolis, MD
Planning in Annapolis has its own rhythm. Route 50 traffic, Naval Academy access rules, photo permits in the historic district, and waterfront timelines that change with wind and light. At O’Neil Events, we keep decisions simple, timelines realistic, and your day calm from first look to last song.
Couples hire us because they get one clear plan and a local wedding planner who knows Downtown Annapolis, Eastport, Quiet Waters Park, and Kent Island. We build travel buffers that work on wedding-season Saturdays, coordinate water taxis or shuttles when needed, and time portraits around City Dock, the State House grounds, and the marina so you never miss golden hour. Vendor communication runs through us, so you are not chasing answers or watching the clock.
Sounds like what you need?
Annapolis, MD Wedding Venues Highlight:
William Paca House & Garden
A Georgian mansion with a hidden two acre walled garden right in the heart of downtown. The house offers history and elegance. The terraced lawns, brick paths, reflecting pool, and summerhouse create a private garden ceremony feel just steps from City Dock and the State House.
If you want a classic Annapolis setting with real garden romance and walkable convenience for guests, William Paca House & Garden is an easy yes. We will handle the logistics. You enjoy the view and the people you love.
“Colleen is truly the best! She’s personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. She guided us through the ups and downs of wedding planning, making the entire experience not only manageable but also fun! We couldn’t have pulled off the most beautiful day without her!”
– Noemi
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 Annapolis Wedding
Wedding and engagement
Proposal planning, engagement photos, and early vendor scouting around Downtown Annapolis, City Dock, the State House grounds, Quiet Waters Park, and Eastport. We handle permits, timing, and a simple plan so you start strong and stay relaxed.
Anniversary party planning
From an intimate dinner in the historic district to a waterfront celebration on Eastport, we manage catering, music, timelines, and guest flow so you can enjoy your own party..
Destination wedding planning
Bringing guests to Annapolis or marrying elsewhere. We build travel-friendly timelines, coordinate hotel blocks near the waterfront, and align arrivals through BWI, DCA, or IAD with one point of contact.
Elopement planning
Quiet vows at the courthouse with portraits along Ego Alley or a garden ceremony at William Paca House. We secure the officiant, set a clean schedule, and keep the focus on your vows.
Engagement party planning
Private rooms downtown, marina-side spaces in Eastport, or a Kent Island restaurant buyout. We source the space, craft a short run of show, and keep speeches tight.
Wedding banquet planning
We align service with toasts and band cues so dinner moves on time. At the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Historic Inns of Annapolis, or a waterfront restaurant, we map back-of-house routes and cue sheets so guests feel cared for from first pour to dessert.
Wedding packages
Clear options for Annapolis couples. Choose full service or month-of, then add rehearsal-dinner support, design intensives, water taxi or shuttle coordination, or a next-day brunch plan.
Day-of wedding coordination, Annapolis, MD
You build the plan, and we run the day. Vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, family photo wrangling by location, and a reception flow that keeps the dance floor full.
Month-of wedding coordination, Annapolis, MD
Six to eight weeks out, we finalize details, write the master timeline, confirm every vendor, lead rehearsal, and manage all load-ins and tear-down so you can enjoy the celebration.
Hi, I’m Colleen —
Born & Raised Washingtonian,
Experienced Annapolis Wedding Planner
I know the DMV like the back of my hand, but I also know the vineyards, estates, and tucked-away Annapolis 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 the shuttle bus will make the vineyard run 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)
Why Couples Choose O’Neil Events for Their Annapolis, MD Wedding
Planning an Annapolis wedding should feel thoughtful, not hectic. We give couples the space to enjoy their engagement and their wedding day.
Tell us your wedding date, guest count range, and any Annapolis or Kent Island venues on your shortlist. We will confirm availability, recommend full-service planning or a month-of coordination package, and map your next three steps so you can relax.
Your Annapolis Wedding, Handled With Elegance and Ease
We plan across Annapolis, Eastport, and greater Anne Arundel County, and often support nearby Kent Island and Chesapeake Bay venues. We work at estates, waterfront clubs, museums, restaurants, and private properties throughout the region.
O’Neil Events also proudly serves: Washington, DC, Maryland, Potomac, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Annapolis, MD, Virginia, Fairfax, VA, Leesburg, VA, Arlington, VA, Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, Manhattan, NY, Upper East Side, NY, Upper West Side, NY and more.
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Phone: (301) 633-6719
Email: hello@oneilevents.com
About
O’Neil Events is a top-rated 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.
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O'Neil Events also proudly serves: Washington, DC (Georgetown, The Wharf), MARYLAND, Potomac, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Annapolis, MD, Bethesda, Rockville, VIRGINIA, Fairfax, VA, Leesburg, VA, Arlington, 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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