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KO Events is a professional wedding and event planning service based in Annapolis, MD.
Karma O’Neill, the founder of the company, is truly committed to the curation of unique events that reflect her client’s personal style. She will make it her mission to bring your ideas to life, demonstrating exceptional organizational abilities, personal connection and above expectation services.
Karma founded KO Events in 2009 and has coordinated numerous weddings, surpassing the expectations of each of her clients. She is passionate about meeting new people and developing a genuine understanding of their specific requirements. Karma has a natural flair for detail, specializing in the seamless execution of weddings in creative venue spaces such as rustic barns, private homes and idyllic beach settings.
Karma will make it a priority to get to know each couple on a personal basis, gaining an authentic understanding of their ideas and hopes. She will strive to ensure your complete comfort, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor throughout the coordination process. Karma will work closely with each client from the very beginning, consulting their opinions before any decision is finalized.
KO Events services a wide spectrum of special occasions including engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, and brunches. A variety of planning services are available such as destination wedding planning and day-of coordination, ensuring that the individual requirements of each client are satisfied. Karma understands the importance of your special day, aiming to coordinate an event that accurately depicts your magical romance.
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
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- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
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Karma and her team are highly praised for their exceptional coordination and professionalism, ensuring weddings run smoothly and flawlessly. Reviewers note Karma's attention to detail, calming presence, and ability to handle all aspects of the day, allowing couples to relax and enjoy the celebration. From managing vendors and schedules to resolving unexpected issues, Karma is described as kind, organized, and integral in creating a stress-free and perfect wedding experience.Review photos
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Karma is great. Our wedding was logistically difficult and she was able to make sure the day went smoothly. Whenever there was a problem, she quickly resolved. We wouldn’t have been able to have a smooth and perfect day if it wasn’t for her!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2024
Linda and Omar -
Thank you! You made it easy! Your special touches were amazing; from the sunflower guest book to the rice paper drink toppers of Harry and Peaches, everything showed how much thought and energy you put into planning.
Wishing ...
you all the best as you embark on married life together!
We had the “month of” package with Karma for a wedding in Annapolis. The positives: Karma was very professional and easy going. She knows the vendors in Annapolis well and was able to help us cut down the amount of research and decision making. She is diplomatic and was very effective in managing personalities involved. The negatives: there could have been better coordination and attention to detail. Karma would send all emails only to me (the bride) even when it came to group chains, she would only reply to me even after I repeated asked her to include my husband on threads. She also asked the same questions multiple times which made me think she wasn’t writing down or keeping track of responses. Certain vendors weren’t aware of where they needed to be the day of, so my wedding day was more hectic. My main complaint was in Karma’s management of the wedding day. She was very considerate in making sure we have food and big parts of the wedding were managed really well. However, we had torrential rain and the tent area was flooded. Despite this, the tent sides which Karma offered us to get weren’t dropped resulting us spending $700 for nothing.
Overall, my take away was that you get what you pay for. 2K is below the average price for a wedding planner but the quality may not be amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2024
Thank you Daria and Josh for taking the time to write. I am sorry that my day-of management fell short of your expectations. The reason I kept asking questions was that the event changed drastically from the original inquiry where I was told it...
WAS NOT a wedding reception, just a party for friends. Overtime I realized it was a wedding reception, (though maybe not as traditional as some) and I wanted to be sure I understood your vision and ideas.
The day of your reception was seasonally warm (8/17) and shutting all of the tent sides would have resulted in a terrarium situation, whereas guests were already complaining of the heat. Unfortunately, the rains were so intense, even with the sides down the patio would have flooded and there was nothing I could have done to stop that. The rain that evening was unprecedented and the tents themselves were causing the water to rush into the tent.
Again, it appears that a clear line of communication was the biggest problem and for that I apologize as customer service is my number one priority.
Wishing you all the best as you begin your married life together.
There aren't enough stars for Karma and her team.
I hired her less than 40 days before the wedding for my daughter, and she immediately understood all the gaps that needed to be filled-- her thoughtful and professional touch made it amazing. My daughter and I expertly plan (we think :) ) and so we thought we didn't need a wedding planner. At some point, we realized that we need someone else to help us because we did not want to concern ourselves with the details of wedding day, but instead wanted to enjoy the significance of the wedding and be present in the moment. I wish we had brought her into the fold earlier and done more with her, but her professionalism made up for our lack of foresight.
Karma and her team are the perfect picture of kindness, but also making things happen. She was taking care of business, but at the same time also calming nerves of the bridal party (and myself!) throughout the process. Karma was more than I could ever ask for and she felt like a trusted family friend.
If I could shout from the rooftops how amazing she was for our event, I would. She is just a good person.
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2024
Emily, thank you for the kind words. We absolutely loved working with you, Gillian and Mathias to make this the day they envisioned. We had so much fun, from the guests to the music and the fun wedding party! I hope you bask in the memories ...
for many days to come!
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With Karma as our day-of-coordinator, we didn't have to worry about a thing! She was on-site for more than 12 hours, coordinating everything from vendor arrival, venue decoration, and ceremony flow to the meticulous placement of florals on the wedding cake and making sure the happy couple ate most of their meal before being pulled away by guests. Karma has a calm, reassuring and positive presence that allowed us to just enjoy the day with confidence that she was handling all the details. It was an absolutely perfect celebration!
Karma is absolutely AMAZING!! She is kind, creative, well organized and fun to be around. We had a 3 day wedding weekend in my in-laws yard on the Upper Eastern Shore so there was a ton of coordination and rentals needed and Karma made it all happen flawlessly! From talking with vendor after vendor, solving problems we didn’t even know about, and making sure all the guests were following the schedule, she was on top of everything. With that, she does not mess around! We had a vendor be a bit difficult and she was quick to put them in their place and make sure they followed our wishes. She even kept our dog leashed and walked her to the end of the aisle and let her free so she could be our flower girl. We seriously couldn’t have asked for a better planner/coordinator for our wedding events!
Karma is the sweetest Day-Of Coordinator. Not only did she help me immensely on the wedding day, but she also kept tabs on my planning throughout our engagement to make sure there wasn’t anything we were missing. Karma’s attention to detail is unmatched and she made it possible for me to live my special day without worrying about where vendors, guests, or family were. And also took care of ensuring gifts, florals, and our marriage license were in a secure location so we wouldn’t leave them at the venue. The sweetest thing Karma did on our wedding day was carry my 8-month old nephew so that my sister-in-law could eat her dinner. I would recommend Karma to anyone planning a wedding! She was a godsend.
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2022
Thank you! I loved getting to know you and meeting your friends and family! Wishing you all the best as you start your married journey together!
Karma is the real deal. I knew with having us our ceremony off-site we needed someone who could handle the vendors while we were gone. But what Karma did for us was above and beyond what I expected. She made sure all of the vendors got in and set up, handled all the little details while were off doing pictures, and always made sure my husband and myself had whatever food or drinks we wanted. Not to mention she kept the entire schedule on track and made sure we both knew where to go and what to do next!
To say that Karma made our wedding day stress-free would be an understatement. I can’t thank her enough for giving me the freedom to enjoy our wedding and mingle with guests. I can’t imagine how we would’ve survived without her!
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2022
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed meeting you both and wish you a lifetime of fun and love!
Karma was so easy to work with and the wedding couldn't have gone any better! Absolutely thorough with everything and made sure the wedding day went smoothly! Having zero knowledge of anything going into wedding planning, she made it so smooth and easy to get everything together even during these crazy times.
Response from the Vendor on 02/07/2022
Thank you! It was a pleasure to work with you and be there for your beautiful day!
Karma was fantastic. I can literally say she was able to save our wedding. When a rental company tried to up their delivery fee from $450 to $1,800 Karma tried to find a solution with them. When they responded with "good luck finding another rental company" Karma found one in an hour!
Even when things are going smoothly weddings are overwhelming to plan. She kept us on track, coordinated with vendors, helped us plan our whole ceremony, and staffed the wedding stepping in whenever needed. My wife and I HIGHLY RECCOMEND her.
Response from the Vendor on 02/07/2022
Thank you! It was so fun watching you both have such a good time, meet your friends and family and be there for your special day!
Karma was the BEST! I used her for "weekend of" coordinating services. She was both the most professional and easy to work with person I could have imagined! I was so stressed out from planning my wedding and had a LOT going on outside of it all. Karma met with me far in advance of my wedding date and collected every detail she would need to make this day a success. When the rehearsal came around, she ran the entire thing and even helped navigate some potentially volitile family situations. She was right there the ENTIRE day of the wedding meeting vendors, getting us lunch, setting up, coordinating arrivals, making sure I ate :), etc, etc, etc. I didn't have to think about a single thing the entire weekend aside from having fun!! I HIGHLY recommend Karma, and would not have enjoyed my wedding nearly as much without her there!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Thanks so much! I really loved working with you and meeting your family and friends!
Karma was very helpful leading up to and the day of the wedding. She was great at communicating with vendors, establishing a great timeline for the day, and overall making sure we were not stressed out on our day. She is awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2019
Thank you! I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know you both! Many wishes for love and laughter! (And I want to see photos of the finished house!!)
We were planning our wedding from afar and Karma helped us through every step and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. For us, it wasn't just the wedding but an entire weekend experience for out-of-town guests and she helped us find and manage all the activities! The day of the wedding, she was always a step ahead of any potential concern and she made everything work perfectly. We loved working with Karma and had guests share with us how impressed they also were in interacting with her. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2019
Thank you so much for your kind words! I loved getting to know you both through the planning process. Your weekend was so fun, an intimate and I am sure your guests felt all the love you showered upon them! Best wishes for a long and happy m...
arriage! I look forward to helping plan the 5 year anniversary!
Karma was so amazing with helping us plan our wedding! At the beginning I felt so overwhelmed with the task at hand but after meeting with Karma for the first time I instantly felt better about things! She has such a calm presence but with a 'yes we can' attitude! I really felt that she understood the vision I had for our wedding from the beginning and was able to help me find vendors that worked with our budget and helped me with all my many questions.
On the wedding day she was so incredible! I worried about nothing the day of, even though it was supposed to rain and our wedding was entirely outdoors. She had everything under control and set things up exactly how I envisioned. She was helpful to everyone, one minute fixing corsages and the next directing vendors. She did a great job working with an untraditional venue and making sure we had all the little details covered that had slipped my mind.
I absolutely recommend working with Karma- she is so knowledgeable and such a pleasure to work with.
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2019
Thank you so much! I loved helping you complete your vision! Your wedding was magical! Wishing you many years of love and laughter!
Karma
Karma was AMAZING! She was on top of every detail leading up to our wedding, and our event was flawless. So flawless in fact, that we actually had a great time at our own wedding. Go figure. Karma made sure that all the vendors were on point, made sure our glasses and plates were full, managed the transitions, and made sure everything was buttoned up at the end. Thank you KO Events for everything.
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2019
Thank you! I loved getting to know you two and helping with the details. Wishing you lots of love and happiness!
My daughter had already done most of the planning for her wedding but we needed a “day of” coordinator. I contacted Karma O’Neill of KO Events and she proved to be a perfect fit. Karma met with us twice before the big day. She provided advice on scheduling and points of etiquette, kept in touch with all our vendors, and developed a timeline for the wedding day. On the day of the wedding she coordinated between the caterer, the DJ, the photographer, and the florist. Everything ran smoothly and I was able to relax and enjoy the event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2018
Thank you Kim! It was a pleasure working with you and seeing all of the details come together! I really enjoyed getting to know you and being there so you could relax and have fun! Being the mom of the bride is super stressful and I hope I wa...
s able to alleviate some of that for you. Karma
If you have decided not to have a day-of coordinator, I urge you to change your mind and use KO events!! Karma managed every detail that day so my mother or I or anyone else involved with the wedding didn't have to! It all starts for her before your wedding- she meets with you several times to hash out details and to bounce your ideas around. The day of, I could just relax, knowing that Karma would let me know when I had to line up and go, and what was happening throughout the night, made sure my husband and I had food and drink and no surprises!
Highly recommend this service! Thanks Karma!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2018
Thank you so much for the kind words! I enjoyed working with you to help make the day great! It was fun to see the pieces all come together and everyone having so much fun! And I loved your centerpieces, stunning! Best wishes on a long and h...
appy marriage.
Karma is THE best. She made our dream wedding come true! She was so flexible and helpful. She made the night flow perfectly and offered great advice. We cannot recommend her enough!
We had our wedding reception at Federal House. Federal House allowed us to rent out the entire building--something they had never done before for a wedding. You would have never known that they were not used to having a wedding, because everything went so smoothly! Karma always made sure that my husband, our parents and grandparents, and bridal party were taken care of. She was fine with last minute changes and went above and beyond by taking all items to the reception and bringing them to our house after the reception--so that no one had to worry about it! This was SO appreciated! She was always responsive and thought about things that we never had. Every time we met with her beforehand, she was so friendly, attentive, and made us really excited for the big day. She brought our vision to life and we will always be grateful for that! If you want a wedding that your guests will remember forever, use Karma! Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives.
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2018
Thank you for your kind words. I really loved helping bring your vision to reality. It was a pleasure to work with you both. Best wishes for many happy years!
Karma
My husband and I were married in March at the Sagamore Pendry in Baltimore, MD. The wedding was a black tie event with about 150 guests. Karma from KO Events was our Day of Coordinator for the event.
From the very first intro call, we knew Karma would be an excellent fit for us. She was organized and thorough from the start. She was able to put our minds at ease during the very first phone call and continue to do so with every piece of correspondence after.
The day prior to the wedding, she was at our Rehearsal with name tags and a plan! She was able to get through the Rehearsal quickly while ensuring everyone was "all set" for the next day.
Seeing Karma's face the day of our wedding was a major relief for us both! After a quick pow wow with her in the morning, we were "on the hook" for nothing at all. She handled everything from touching up the gold paint on a few picture frames to escorting out a Wedding Crasher (St. Patty's Day Wedding).
My husband and I had the best day ever and Karma with KO Events was a critical piece in making that happen!
I highly recommend Karma and KO Events.
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2018
Thank you so much! I really loved working with you to pull off a special day for you both! Best wishes on a lifetime of love, laughs and good times! Karma
Karma was so helpful and easy to work with! She was willing to step up or step back depending on our preferences. She thoughtfully guided us through the process of planning our wedding and provided great tips for saving money and simplifying when we expressed our need/desire to keep a handle on expenses. She was also wonderful to talk to. I am not a planner; Karma was an assuring presence for me that we could get this done in the short time frame my husband and I had left to plan our wedding. Karma was also very helpful with interactions with the other vendors-- keeping all informed and providing guidance when communication with those vendors was challenged. We truly had GOOD Karma on our side -- she is a blessing!
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2018
Thanks Debbie! I really loved getting to know you and Andrew and helping you plan a beautiful wedding day! Best wishes! Karma
KO Events and Karma O’Neill were essential to the success of our wedding day. There aren’t enough words in all of the languages in the world to thank her for what an amazing job she did for our wedding. My spouse and I went back and forth on if we wanted a wedding coordinator or not because we had really done a lot of the details ourselves and procured vendors, etc. In the end, we decided it would be worth the peace of mind knowing someone else knew all of the details of the day and could execute in our places, since we were a little busy. We also didn’t want these jobs to fall to our family and friends, we wanted them to enjoy the day with us. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DECIDED TO MAKE THIS CALL. We were able to hand all of the wedding details off to Karma and she ran with them.
She contacted all of our vendors prior to the day and coordinated everyone’s arrival and setting up. When we met with her, she left no detail undiscussed. She thought of at least a dozen things that we had yet to consider. She created solutions to problems we didn’t know we had. She is a real professional and listened to our vision and helped us execute it flawlessly. She helped with the setup on the day before and breakdown on the day of.
I can’t imagine what the day would have been like without Karma, and I don’t want to. I don’t know if all wedding coordinators are worth the money, but I know with 100% certainty that KO Events is.
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2017
Thank you! I loved helping with your wedding! You had so many beautiful touches and ideas, it was easy to help execute! Wishing you love and happiness! Karma
Recommended by a family member, Karma did a fantastic job of coordinating our wedding. As a couple, you will comb over the details a million times to be sure everything goes smoothly, but even then things are missed. You lean on an Event Coordinator not only for ideas for your big day but also to make sure all is seamless on your big day - something many people don't realize.
Karma showed up with craft supplies and an unparalleled eye for detail. At the rehearsal, she brought name tags and ensured the bridal party and everybody involved in the ceremony knew everybody and that she knew everybody. She was able to identify potential gaps in our process or issues and make adjustments on the fly before guests were able to realize that something was not going according to plan. She ensured we stayed within our timeline - despite taking nearly 3000 photos during the course of our (5 hour) event.
We were extremely impressed and would recommend Karma to any couple looking for an Event Coordinator.
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2017
Thank you A and D! You are a lovely couple and I wish you a lifetime of love and laughter!
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Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington D.C., N. Virginia
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Karma O'Neill
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I love weddings! I love meeting new people and learning all about what makes them happy.
I am even-keeled and do not get flustered easily. My specialty is planning weddings in unique venues; beaches, barns, fields, summer houses, boats, mansions...where do you envision your ideal wedding? My favorite weddings are those that really show the personality of the couple, from specialty cocktails to a goofy cake topper, I want to help you have the best celebration!
Let's talk today, I will help you plan a great event and take care of the details so you can enjoy the day.
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