Most event planner projects cost between $1,000 and $10,000 per event, with a typical price near $3,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical event planner cost
$1,000 – $10,000
per event · typical $3,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Event planner cost breakdown
- Day-of coordination$500 – $2,000typical $1,000
- Partial planning$1,500 – $5,000typical $3,000
- Full-service planning$5,000 – $15,000typical $8,000
What Event Planning costs
Event planning services range from day-of coordination to full-service planning. Prices typically run $1,000–$10,000 or more, often as a flat fee or percentage of the event budget. Costs cover consultations, vendor management, and on-site coordination.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding planner cost?
Typically $1,500–$5,000 for partial planning, and $5,000–$15,000 for full-service. Some charge 10–20% of the total event budget.
What drives the planning fee?
Level of involvement, event size, and complexity. Full-service includes everything from budget to vendor booking, while day-of coordination is less.
How can I reduce event planning costs?
Opt for day-of coordination, limit the scope, and choose a planner with package deals. Also, plan during off-peak seasons to save.