How Much Do Wedding Planners Cost

How Much Do Wedding Planners Cost in Los Angeles

Let’s face it, planning a wedding is not for the faint of heart.

Whether your guest count is 50 or 500, as the host, you want to make sure that you align yourself with the right wedding and/or event coordinator to help you plan your dream event.

Level One – $2500 – $3500 – Does not apply to Estate Events
One personalized meeting to discuss planning, budget and design
Telephone, email and text support
Vendor recommendations – up to three in each category to match your budget and style
Review all vendor agreements for pricing, logistics and information before clients sign
Create an event itinerary/timeline with updates, including the final distribution to all vendors
Create a production spreadsheet, so no detail is over-looked
Confirm all the vendors one week before the event
Assist with floor plan design
One to two walk-through meetings with vendors to discuss design and logistics
Wedding rehearsal coordination and collect important items the day or week of the wedding
Event day – placement of escort cards, ceremony items, line-up the bridal party, vendor coordination, manage timeline and make sure clients have a great experience
Wedding day support -10 to 12 hours with one to two assistants for setup through event
Note: Additional assistants are required with multiple venues and setups and large guest counts
Setup and Strike days: Hourly fee is applicable.

Level Two – $3500 – $6,000
Two personalized meetings to discuss planning, budget and design
Telephone, email and text support
Vendor recommendations – up to three in each category to match your budget and style
Arrange all vendor appointments
Review all vendor agreements for pricing, logistics and information
Create an event itinerary/timeline with updates, including the final distribution to all vendors
Create a production spreadsheet, so no detail is over-looked
Confirm all the vendors one week before the event
Up to three design meetings with the florist and rental houses
Coordinate transportation itinerary and prepare transportation grids
Menu tasting with caterer or venue
Assist with floor plan design
Create a customized planning calendar based on Client’s needs
appointment setting with vendors and venue based around our client’s schedule
Assist the photographer with gathering family and bridal party for photos
Two onsite walk-through meetings with vendors to discuss design and logistics
Wedding rehearsal coordination and collect important items the day or week of the wedding
Event day – placement of escort cards, ceremony items, line-up the bridal party, vendor coordination, manage timeline and make sure clients have a great experience
Wedding day support with up to two assistants – 10 to 12 hour day
Note: Additional assistants are required for estate events, larger venues, multiple setups and venues
Setup and Strike days: Applies to private estates – hourly fee is applicable.

Level Three – $6000 – $10,000
Personalized meetings to discuss planning, budget and design – as many as needed to handle all aspects of the planning.
Telephone consultation and support.
Vendor recommendations to match your budget and style
Arrange all vendor appointments for client
Review all vendor agreements for pricing, logistics and information
Create an event itinerary/timeline with updates, including the final distribution to all vendors
Create a production spreadsheet so no detail is forgotten
Confirm all the vendors one week before the event
Design meetings with the florist, linens and rental houses
Conference calls with vendors to review logistics
Coordinate transportation itinerary and prepare transportation grids
Menu tasting with caterer or venue
Assist with floor plan design
Handle RSVPs in our office
Create a planning calendar based on Client’s needs
Coordinate and confirm the rehearsal dinner and brunch based on client’s needs
appointment setting with vendors and venue based around our client’s schedule
Assist the photographer with gathering family and bridal party for photos
Walk-through meetings with vendors to discuss design and logistics
Attend up to three shopping visits for wedding attire, make-up / hair trial session and decor
Wedding rehearsal coordination and collect important items the day or week of the wedding
Event day – placement of escort cards, ceremony items, line-up the bridal party, vendor coordination, manage timeline and make sure clients have a great experience
Wedding day support with three assistants – 12 to 15 hour day
Note: Additional assistants are required with estate wedding, larger venues, multiple setups and venues
Decorate the honeymoon suite on the wedding night with fresh petals and ensure the suite is ready for the couple’s arrival – suite must be within the same city as reception
Setup and Strike days: Applies to private estates – hourly fee is applicable.
Full-service event planning service rates cost 10% – 15% of the estimated wedding.