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O'Neil Events

Bethesda Wedding Planner

 

Wedding Planning Services for Bethesda, MD Couples

Top Rated Wedding Planner serving Bethesda, MD

What if you could have the beautiful wedding you’ve always dreamed of, without worrying about every single detail?

With over 15 years of experience planning events in the DMV, O’Neil Events is the expert team you need. We don’t “transform visions to reality” like your average wedding planner; we actually ensure that, in addition to a pretty wedding, you get to enjoy your engagement.

Our team will be your best advocates, handling issues as they arise so you can focus on what matters most. 

Bethesda, MD Wedding Venue Highlight:
Columbia Country Club

Location: 7900 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, United States

While many couples begin their search in Bethesda, one of our absolute favorite venues is just a stone’s throw away in Chevy Chase: the Columbia Country Club. It’s the perfect blend of timeless elegance and versatile space for a truly memorable celebration.

As experienced planners at this venue, we love helping clients explore exactly how to maximize its potential to fit their unique style.

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 Bethesda Wedding

FULL SERVICE WEDDING PLANNING PACKAGES

This is our everything but the kitchen sink package. Perfect for the couple who wants a comprehensive, high-touch planning journey from start to finish (aka. We handle everything).

MONTH-OF (Day-of) wedding coordination

You build the plan, and we run the day. Think vendor arrivals, ceremony cues, family photo wrangling, and more. Our clients bring us in 6 to 8 weeks out, we finalize details, and manage the execution, so they can enjoy their wedding.

Hi, I’m Colleen —

Experienced Bethesda Wedding Planner

 

I know Bethesda like the back of my hand, from the best wedding venues to the hidden gems 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 a shuttle bus will get to the reception 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}

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!

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}

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!

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}

Why Couples Choose O’Neil Events for Their Bethesda, MD Wedding

 

You deserve a planner who truly understands Bethesda’s unique character and your needs as a couple. Someone who responds to your texts, anticipates your concerns, and never leaves you feeling abandoned in a sea of decisions. That’s our signature.

  • 15+ Years of Experience: We’ve seen it all and handled it all. Our expertise means we solve problems before you even know they exist.
  • Impeccable Communication: You will never feel left in the dark. We pride ourselves on quick, clear communication so you’re always confident and in the loop.
  • Local Knowledge: From intimate celebrations near the lively shops at Bethesda Row to the bustling downtown Bethesda district, we have the inside scoop on the best venues and trusted vendors in the area. We know the hidden gems and logistical charms unique to Montgomery County.
  • Personalized Planning: We don’t do cookie-cutter weddings. We listen to your story and craft an event that is an authentic reflection of you as a couple.

Your Bethesda Wedding, Handled With Care

We plan weddings across Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Montgomery County.

O’Neil Events also proudly serves: Washington, DC, Maryland, Potomac, MD, Baltimore, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Annapolis, MD, Bethesda, 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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