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What is included in the cost of event planning services?

Event planning is a full-time job — unless you hire a professional to handle the hard work for you. The cost for an event planner will depend on the level of service you desire. The least expensive event planner option is day-of coordination, then partial service, then full-service.   

• Day-of-coordination: Day-of services can include the planner finalizing all details, creating a timeline, confirming vendors, and overseeing all setup, day-of activities, and cleanup. The client does all the front-end planning and contracts with all the vendors. Time commitment could be about 15-25 hours, depending on pricing.
• Partial service: Here the planner works with the client from the beginning, helping contract vendors, creating a timeline, and overseeing all details of day-of execution. Time commitment could be about 30-60 hours, depending on package and pricing.
• Full service: Here the professional handles all event and planning details including working on design, securing rentals, getting the venue and vendors, and handling the complete execution of the event. Time commitment could be 50-150 hours or more, depending on package and pricing.
• Consulting:  Design, vendor, and other event planning consultations.

Is an event planner worth the cost?

• Hiring an event planner can be worth the cost if you want to minimize your stress and save yourself time. Let’s be real — planning an event is a lot of work. You have to figure out a budget, shop around for vendors (DJs, bands, florists, caterers, chefs, photographers, videographers, etc.), negotiate contracts, book appointments and so much more. 

If you’re not interested in planning an event all on your own, consider hiring an event planner — especially if you have the budget.