Top Rated Wedding Planner in Manhattan, NY
Manhattan weddings are a precision game. One-way streets, FDR and West Side Highway timing, union load-ins, freight elevators, and photo permits in Central Park that do not bend. At O’Neil Events, we keep decisions simple, timelines realistic, and your day calm from first look to last song.
Couples work with us because they get one clear plan and a lead who knows Midtown, Central Park South, Tribeca, SoHo, Flatiron, and the Upper East and West Sides. We build travel buffers that work on gridlock days, coordinate hotel blocks and yellow cab queues, and time portraits at Bethesda Terrace, Top of the Rock, and classic brownstone blocks so you never miss golden hour. Vendor communication runs through us, so you are not chasing answers or watching the clock.
Manhattan, NY Wedding Venue Highlight:
620 Loft & Garden (Rockefeller Center)
Location: 620 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
This wedding venue offers iconic city views with a private rooftop garden above Fifth Avenue. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the frame. Ceremony on the lawn, cocktails by the fountain, and a reception that flows upstairs with polished service and city lights.
Other Manhattan favorites:
Tribeca Rooftop + Tribeca 360: skyline views, clean transitions, strong valet and shuttle options
The Plaza: grand ballrooms, white glove pacing, and timelines that must run on time
620 Loft & Garden’s neighbors: Rainbow Room and Rockefeller Center spaces for classic city celebrations
Cipriani 42nd / Wall Street: dramatic scale, union crews, and service windows that reward a tight schedule
Central Park venues: Conservatory Garden and Loeb Boathouse style events with permits and routing handled
“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 Manhattan Wedding
Wedding and engagement
Proposal planning, engagement photos, and early vendor scouting around Central Park, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Rockefeller Center, the High Line, and the Upper West Side. We secure permits, choose the best light, and keep the plan simple so you start strong and stay relaxed.
Anniversary party planning
From intimate dinners on the Upper East Side to loft or rooftop celebrations in Tribeca or Flatiron. We manage catering, music, timelines, and guest flow so you can actually enjoy your own party.
Destination wedding planning
Bringing guests to Manhattan or marrying elsewhere. We design travel-friendly timelines, coordinate hotel blocks near your venue, and align arrivals through JFK, LGA, and EWR with one point of contact.
Elopement planning
City Hall vows with portraits in DUMBO or Central Park, or a micro-ceremony on a rooftop followed by a favorite restaurant reception. We secure the officiant, set a clean schedule, and keep the focus on your vows.
Engagement party planning
Private rooms in Midtown, a penthouse cocktail party, or a downtown 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 or DJ cues so dinner moves on time. At 620 Loft & Garden, Tribeca Rooftop, or a grand hotel ballroom, we map back-of-house routes and cue sheets so guests feel cared for from first pour to dessert.
Wedding packages
Clear options for Manhattan 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, Manhattan, NY
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, Manhattan, NY
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 —
Experienced New York Wedding Planner
I know New York like the back of my hand, but I also know the Upstate vineyards, estates, and tucked-away Manhattan 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 Manhattan, NY Wedding
Planning a Manhattan 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 Manhattan wedding 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 Manhattan Wedding, Handled With Care
We plan across Manhattan and the five boroughs. We work at warehouses, rooftops, hotels, galleries, gardens, restaurants, and private spaces across the city.
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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