In Illinois, most event planner projects cost between $1,000 and $10,000 per event, with a typical price near $3,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
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
At a glance
- Typical range$1,000 – $10,000
- Unitper event
- Cities covered50
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.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
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.