Your Calm in the Chaos—DC & NYC Weddings
$3,500 starting price
NYC, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Service area
Colleen O'Neil
OWNER
Your wedding should be a celebration—not a source of stress. At O'Neil Events, we specialize in crafting personalized, well-orchestrated weddings that feel as effortless as they are unforgettable.
With 15+ years of experience in the Washington, DC wedding scene and a growing presence in NYC, we bring calm confidence, meticulous attention to detail, and heartfelt support to every couple we work with. Whether you’re planning a chic city celebration or an elegant garden affair, we’re here to guide the process from start to finish—or step in at the end to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
Couples choose us because we’re not just planners—we’re problem-solvers, advocates, and partners in bringing your vision to life. From managing vendors to perfecting timelines, we handle the behind-the-scenes work so you can stay focused on what matters most: marrying your person.
Let’s create a wedding experience that reflects your style, your story, and your joy.
Prices & packages
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
$1,800 starting price
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
$1,800 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Coordination & Timelines
Coordination & Timelines
Menu Selection & Tastings
Menu Selection & Tastings
Decor & Ambiance
Decor & Ambiance
Venue & Vendor Selection
Venue & Vendor Selection
Bridal Shower Planning
$2,000 starting price
Bridal Shower Planning
$2,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Catering & Cake Coordination
Catering & Cake Coordination
Venue Selection
Venue Selection
Theme & Concept Design
Theme & Concept Design
Decor & Styling
Decor & Styling
Event Coordination
Event Coordination
Wedding Day Management (MONTH-OF-COORDINATION)
$3,500 starting price
Wedding Day Management (MONTH-OF-COORDINATION)
$3,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Final vendor confirmations and timeline creation
Final vendor confirmations and timeline creation
Day-of coordination with 1-2 team members
Day-of coordination with 1-2 team members
Wedding-day problem solving
Wedding-day problem solving
Coordination begins 6 weeks out
Coordination begins 6 weeks out
Ceremony rehearsal management
Ceremony rehearsal management
Full Service Wedding Planning
$10,000 starting price
Full Service Wedding Planning
$10,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Venue scouting and vendor referrals
Venue scouting and vendor referrals
Budget creation and management
Budget creation and management
Contract review and negotiation
Contract review and negotiation
Design concept and execution
Design concept and execution
Timeline creation and guest experience planning
Timeline creation and guest experience planning
Wedding day coordination with full team support
Wedding day coordination with full team support
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- Rehearsal Dinner Planning$1,800 starting priceRehearsal Dinner Planning$1,800 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCoordination & TimelinesCoordination & TimelinesMenu Selection & TastingsMenu Selection & TastingsDecor & AmbianceDecor & AmbianceVenue & Vendor SelectionVenue & Vendor Selection
- Bridal Shower Planning$2,000 starting priceBridal Shower Planning$2,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCatering & Cake CoordinationCatering & Cake CoordinationVenue SelectionVenue SelectionTheme & Concept DesignTheme & Concept DesignDecor & StylingDecor & StylingEvent CoordinationEvent Coordination
- Wedding Day Management (MONTH-OF-COORDINATION)$3,500 starting priceWedding Day Management (MONTH-OF-COORDINATION)$3,500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursFinal vendor confirmations and timeline creationFinal vendor confirmations and timeline creationDay-of coordination with 1-2 team membersDay-of coordination with 1-2 team membersWedding-day problem solvingWedding-day problem solvingCoordination begins 6 weeks outCoordination begins 6 weeks outCeremony rehearsal managementCeremony rehearsal management
- Full Service Wedding Planning$10,000 starting priceFull Service Wedding Planning$10,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursVenue scouting and vendor referralsVenue scouting and vendor referralsBudget creation and managementBudget creation and managementContract review and negotiationContract review and negotiationDesign concept and executionDesign concept and executionTimeline creation and guest experience planningTimeline creation and guest experience planningWedding day coordination with full team supportWedding day coordination with full team support
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $3,500
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Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Colleen O'Neil
Owner
Colleen has been planning D.C. weddings for nearly a decade now. She is a native of the Washington DC. area and her connections with local professionals and her intimate knowledge of the wedding planning industry enable her to expertly guide couples to the exact vendors they need to make their dream wedding. Her perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism is well-known and makes her the go-to Washington DC wedding coordinator for engaged couples in the D.C. area looking for a fabulous affair with peace of mind.
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5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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O'Neil Events, led by Colleen and her team, garnered rave reviews for their exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail. From efficient and individualized planning to a memorable day-of coordination by Yvi, the team effortlessly ensured a stress-free, organized, and perfect wedding experience for numerous couples. Clients appreciated Colleen's professionalism, patience, and top-notch vendor recommendations that resulted in a seamless and unforgettable wedding day, making O'Neil Events highly recommended for those seeking a reliable and supportive wedding planner.- Top reviews
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Amy B
5.0
6/02/2025
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!
Brittany M
5.0
7/08/2024
She was wonderful. She was organized, friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and respectful. She was on top of the schedule and helped to keep the day moving. She took so much of the stress out of the day.
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Kim N
5.0
7/09/2023
Colleen was so amazing to work with! She was patient, supportive and flexible every step of the way. I could truly enjoy my wedding day without a single worry and so could my family. The entire day was perfect and if anything did go wrong, I didn’t have a clue. She took care of every detail with a sense of calm that put me at complete ease! She even managed to squeeze in some time for my husband and I to share appetizers alone after we passed on our initial opportunity to do so and it was so special. I can’t thank her enough and would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!!
Maggie T
5.0
6/13/2023
Colleen is truly the best. A friend of a friend recommended her and I’m so happy we listened to them! We used her partial planning service and it was the perfect setup for us. First, her price point is great, especially compared to some planners in the region! Her budget tracker and timeline were great tools for staying organized. I really appreciated our monthly meetings plus her availability over email to answer any other questions and review contracts. My husband and I are both organized people but planning a wedding can be overwhelming so it was great to have Colleen in our corner. Her vendor recommendations were also top notch. We used her suggestions for catering, flowers, DJ, hair and makeup, and shuttles and we were really happy with all of them. Finally, her managing of the vendors the month of the wedding and day of coordinating was excellent. I never had to worry about a single thing the day of and everything ran smoothly. I actually found out a few days after the wedding that the alcohol vendor didn’t deliver some of the liquor and Colleen spent the morning making sure that our entire order arrived. Well it all got there and I was completely unaware because Colleen handled it so smoothly! I really can’t recommend her enough.
Corey B
5.0
2/15/2023
I can't say enough about Colleen O'Neil and her team. I worked with Yvi and she was the most wonderful person to work with from start to finish. She was amazing on our wedding weekend and kept me calm and organized. She handled everything with ease and allowed me to enjoy our special day. I can't recommend the team enough, you won't be sorry for booking them!
Katie E
5.0
12/23/2020
Thank you O'Neil Events! One of the best pieces of advice I received when I got engaged was to hire a wedding planner. I knew I would be able to find my vendors but really needed someone to pull it all together at the end for me. I didn't want my family or friends running around the day of the wedding and I certainly didn't want to be stressed on my day!
Even though I only hired O'Neil Events to help towards the end, Colleen still checked in with me during my planning time. It made me feel like I always had support there for me if I needed it.
Everyone I worked with was professional, knowledgeable, and just nice!
Response from O'Neil Events on 12/23/2020
I'm so glad you felt supported throughout the planning process. That is what we are here t...
o do!!
Jackie H
5.0
12/23/2020
I’m so grateful I found Colleen to plan our wedding! She was wonderful from start to finish! Colleen was able to take my vision and bring it to life. She went above and beyond to support us on making decisions on all aspects of our wedding-her experience and advice is so valuable! Her endless patience, attention to detail, and dedication to our wedding made our day truly special and relaxing. Throughout the whole process Colleen was completely committed to understanding what was important to us and and putting in extra effort to bring the day together in a special way. She made sure everything ran smoothly and truly made our wedding memorable and fun! I cannot recommend Colleen highly enough!
Response from O'Neil Events on 12/23/2020
Your wedding was beautiful! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy your special day :)
Danny P
5.0
12/04/2020
O'Neil Events did a great job handling my wedding! It was especially nice the day of the wedding knowing someone was handling all of the details which allowed me to check out of planning mode and enjoy the wedding day.
Response from O'Neil Events on 12/23/2020
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!
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