WEB: oliveoakevents.com | PHONE: 443-220-2527
Based in Maryland, Olive+Oak Event Co. plans thoughtful, intentional weddings that reflect each couple’s unique love story. Founder Michaela Bussey brings over eight years of experience in corporate and wedding planning, launching O+O in 2023 after a gentle push from her support circle. Believing no two love stories are alike, Michaela offers customizable planning packages – full-service, partial, or day-of coordination – designed to meet you where you are in your planning journey. From finding the perfect venue to curating meaningful details, we’re here to make the process seamless and joyful. Let’s create something unforgettable, together!
REVIEWS
“I don’t even know where to start! I was a bride who thought I could do it all. Luckily, our venue required a day of coordinator & Michaela followed-up on my initial inquiry! I fully believe that our wedding would not have come together had it not been for Michaela. She did so, so much while making it seem like it was easy! She was enthusiastic about what I was excited about and always incredibly encouraging and kind. All of my family & friends felt comfortable with her. She went far above and beyond any expectations throughout the entire planning process & on Wedding Day she did not come to mess around! Plus, she brought an extra coordinator who matched all of her skills. Her preparedness, work ethic & professionalism is unmatched. Her passion for love, couples, and wedding planning is so clear & you can tell she holds herself to an incredibly high standard while allowing herself to feel & be part of the emotional aspect of the weddings as well. I mean it wholeheartedly when I say that I can’t imagine our wedding had Olive + Oak not been a part of it. And I’m so glad they were because it turned out to be the best day of our lives. Oh, and did I mention Michaela is the sweetest, most thoughtful and genuine human? She is a light who brought nothing but positivity to our planning experience and wedding day.”
– Alanna &Andrew, 2024, Eagle Point Retreat
“I went into wedding planning thinking I might not need a wedding planner because I’m organized and very type-A. Spoiler alert – unless you don’t have a full time job, you’re probably going to need some help from a professional and I am so happy I went with Michaela and her team. She knows the wedding business/process in and out and is an excellent communicator with a fantastic demeanor and personality. She kept me to a planning timeline without being overbearing, when it came time to make the actual day of minute by minute timeline she worked with all my vendors to get that together so I didn’t even have to think about it. The weeks leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding, Michaela and team were by my side offering a calming, reassuring presence and by some magical force always seemed to be one step ahead of me. I actually woke up in a cold sweat the morning after the wedding thinking I might have misplaced something of value during the reception and texted Michaela about it, sure enough she had already found it and packed it away for me. You won’t regret going with Olive + Oak!”
– Maddy & Phil, 2024, Tidewater Inn
