Your Trusted Wedding Planner in Chevy Chase, MD
Wedding Planning in Chevy Chase has its own rhythm: Connecticut Avenue traffic, church to reception logistics, valet timing, and country club service windows. 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 Chevy Chase Circle, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, and the country clubs along Connecticut Avenue. We build travel buffers that work, coordinate shuttles for out-of-town guests, and time portraits on the grounds 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?
Chevy Chase, MD Wedding Venues Highlight:
Columbia Country Club
Location: 7900 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
This venue offers historic charm, manicured gardens, and expansive lawns all in one place. Most celebrations pair a lawn or terrace ceremony with cocktails on the patio and a ballroom reception with a real dance floor, so guests never have to leave the property. It is a strong fit for formal celebrations in the 100–200 guest range.
Availability can be limited and may require a member host or sponsorship. Catering is handled in-house with curated menus. Event flow favors a traditional timeline with efficient service and valet-friendly arrival. At O’Neil Events, we coordinate approvals, layouts, and cue sheets with the club team so everything runs on schedule.
“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 Chevy Chase Wedding
Wedding and engagement
Proposal planning, engagement photos, and early vendor scouting around Chevy Chase Circle, Brookville Road, and nearby parks. We handle permits, timing, and a simple plan so you start strong and stay relaxed.
Anniversary party planning
From an intimate dinner in Chevy Chase Village to a larger celebration at the club, we manage catering, music, timelines, and guest flow so you can enjoy your own party.
Destination wedding planning
Bringing guests to Chevy Chase or marrying elsewhere. We build travel-friendly timelines, coordinate hotel blocks in Bethesda or Friendship Heights, and align arrivals through DCA, IAD, or BWI with one point of contact.
Elopement planning
Quiet vows in a chapel or courthouse with portraits on the club grounds or nearby gardens. We secure the officiant, set a clean schedule, and keep the focus on your vows.
Engagement party planning
Private rooms in Bethesda, a terrace event at the club, or a favorite restaurant buyout. We source the space, craft a short run of show, and keep speeches tight.
Wedding banquet planning
We align service, toasts, and band cues so dinner moves on time. At Columbia Country Club and other nearby venues, we map back-of-house routes and cue sheets so guests feel cared for from first pour to dessert.
Wedding packages
Clear options for Chevy Chase couples. Choose full service or month-of, then add rehearsal-dinner support, design intensives, transportation 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 Chevy Chase Wedding Planner
I know the DMV like the back of my hand, but I also know the vineyards, estates, and tucked-away Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase, MD Wedding
Planning a Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase Wedding, Handled With Elegance and Ease
We plan across Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and greater Montgomery County. We work at clubs, estates, gardens, 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, 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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