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.
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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)
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, 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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