Whether you’re planning a private celebration, organising a corporate event or looking for expert advice on your events, we’re here to help.
We work with businesses, organisations and private clients who value quality, creativity and attention to detail.
From specialist event consultancy to complete event management, we bring together over 20 years of experience, trusted connections and a personal approach to deliver memorable events, meticulously planned and expertly managed.
With over 20 years’ experience and hundreds of events successfully managed, Natalie McDonnell brings extensive industry knowledge, trusted relationships and a wealth of practical expertise to every project.
From finding the right venue and bringing together exceptional suppliers to managing complex logistics, budgets and event teams, we know what it takes to make an event a success.
We work closely with our clients to understand their priorities, anticipate challenges and manage every detail with care and confidence, allowing them to focus on what matters most.
Experienced, independent event consultancy to help organisations plan more effectively, improve performance and maximise the value of their events.
We work with businesses and in-house teams to review existing events, identify opportunities and develop more effective ways of working. From improving internal processes and event management systems to advising on budgets, team structures and supplier relationships, we bring practical expertise and a fresh perspective.
We also advise on event marketing, sponsorship and partnership opportunities, helping organisations make informed decisions about where to invest their time and budget, and how to achieve greater commercial value from their events.
Whether you’re launching a new event, reviewing an established programme or looking to make better use of your marketing spend, we provide clear, practical recommendations that support your wider business objectives.
Your event, expertly managed from start to finish.
We provide complete event planning and management for businesses, organisations and private clients who want an experienced professional to take care of every aspect of their event.
From developing the initial concept and managing budgets to sourcing venues, appointing suppliers, overseeing production and coordinating the event itself, we bring together every element to create a successful and memorable occasion.
Every project is personally led by Natalie, supported by a trusted network of venues, suppliers and experienced event professionals. We manage the planning, logistics and people behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly and to the highest standard.
Our clients remain involved in the decisions that matter, with the confidence that every detail is being expertly managed.
With more than 20 years' experience across events, event marketing and commercial strategy, you have expert input from the very beginning.
Every project is personally overseen by Natalie, providing continuity and experienced leadership from the first conversation through to delivery.
An established network of exceptional venues, suppliers and event professionals, carefully selected to suit each event.
From the bigger picture to the smallest details, every element is considered, planned and meticulously managed.
From conferences and awards to networking events, leadership gatherings, launches and bespoke corporate experiences, McDonnell Events provides the expertise required to deliver events with purpose.
We understand the balance between commercial objectives and exceptional audience experience, managing the detail while keeping sight of why the event exists in the first place.
Whether you need strategic consultancy or want to outsource the entire event, you’ll have experienced leadership and a trusted partner throughout.
For significant celebrations and private gatherings, McDonnell Events provides discreet, experienced event management from concept to completion.
We work with private clients to create unique, tailored events and experiences that are designed entirely around the people, occasion and setting. From sourcing exceptional venues and trusted suppliers to shaping the guest experience and managing every detail, each event is created individually rather than following a formula.
From intimate dinners and milestone celebrations to large-scale private parties, every event is approached individually and managed with complete attention to detail.
McDonnell Events is led by Natalie McDonnell, an event expert with more than 20 years’ experience delivering events for organisations, brands and private clients.
Natalie’s background spans event strategy, consultancy, commercial events and end-to-end event management, with experience across conferences, awards, networking events, leadership gatherings, private celebrations and complex multi-stakeholder projects.
McDonnell Events was created to offer clients something deliberately different: the expertise and capability expected from an experienced event agency, combined with the personal involvement that comes from working directly with the person leading your event.
Natalie remains closely involved throughout every project and brings in trusted specialists from her established network when required.
Whether you need expert advice or are looking to hand over the entire event, let’s talk about how McDonnell Events can become your trusted event partner.
