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O'Neil Events

Annapolis Wedding Planner

 

Wedding Planning for Annapolis, MD, and the chesapeake Bay

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)

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 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, 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 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, Rockville, VIRGINIA, 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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