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O'Neil Events

Arlington Wedding Planner

 

Full Service Planning and Month-Of Wedding Coordination for Arlington VA, and other Northern Virginia venues.

Your Trusted Wedding Planner in Arlington, VA

Planning in Arlington moves fast. From metro timing, hotel blocks near DCA, park photo permits, and ballroom load-ins with strict end times. At O’Neil Events, we keep decisions simple, timelines realistic, and the day calm from first look to last song.

Couples choose us because they get one clear plan and a local wedding planner who knows Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City. We map travel buffers around Route 1 and GW Parkway, coordinate shuttles from Reagan National Airport, and time portraits at spots like Gateway Park and Long Bridge Park so you never miss golden hour. Your vendor communication runs through us, so you’re never worrying about timelines or deadlines. 

Sounds like what you need?

Arlington, VA Wedding Venues Highlight:
Top of the Town

This Arlington wedding venue is for couples looking for an amazing view on their wedding day. We helped an Air Force couple tie the knot with a skyline backdrop that guests could not stop talking about. The Father of the Groom is a DJ we have worked with many times, which made the night feel like a family gathering and set the tone for a packed dance floor.

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!

– Amy

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 Arlington Wedding

Wedding and engagement

Proposal planning and engagement-session logistics around the Courthouse, Rosslyn, and along the Mount Vernon Trail. We handle permits, timing, and a simple plan that keeps stress low. 

Anniversary party planning

Intimate dinners in Clarendon or larger celebrations at a private club. We manage catering, music, timelines, and guest flow so you can actually enjoy your own party. 

Destination wedding planning

Bringing guests to Arlington or marrying elsewhere? We build travel-friendly timelines, coordinate hotel blocks near DCA, and keep you to one point of contact.

Elopement planning

Garden vows at Hendry House in Fort C.F. Smith Park or a courthouse ceremony with portraits by the Potomac. We secure an officiant, photography, and a clean schedule.

Engagement party planning

Rooftops in Rosslyn, private rooms in Ballston, or a National Landing restaurant takeover. We source the space, craft a short run of show, and keep speeches tight.

Wedding banquet planning

O’Neil Events offers service pacing in sync with toasts and band cues at hotels like Hyatt Regency Crystal City and Renaissance Arlington Capital View. Your guests will feel hosted, not hurried.

Wedding packages

O’Neil Events offers clear options for Arlington 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, Arlington, VA

If you build the plan, we’ll step in to run the show. Think vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, family photo wrangling by location, and a reception flow that keeps the dance floor full.

Month-of wedding coordination, Arlington, VA 

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

Hi, I’m Colleen —

Born & Raised Washingtonian,

Experienced Arlington Wedding Planner

 

I know the DMV like the back of my hand, but I also know the vineyards, estates, and tucked-away Arlington 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 Arlington, VA Wedding

 

Planning an Arlington wedding should feel thoughtful, not hectic. We allow couples to enjoy their engagement and their wedding day. 

Tell us your wedding date, guest count range, and any Arlington venues on your shortlist. We will confirm availability, recommend full-service planning or a month of coordination, and map your next three steps so you can sit back and relax.

Your Arlington 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 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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