what do wedding planners usually charge for each wedding?

Question

I am thinking of becoming a wedding planner/event planner and want to know about rates to charge

Answer 1

I also have looked into the Event/Wedding Coordinating field.
After talking to some planners, they suggest packages that range from $500 and upwards. Each package includes only certain things and certain time frames (like week of wedding/day of wedding etc). Or if they want you to do everything then you can charge hourly (although very hard because you have to meticulously keep track of what you did when and where) or charge a certain percentage of what the total wedding cost is-- most charge 10-15% and if you're very well known you may even get away with up to 20%.

I'd start at 10% myself with some packages offered as well. Do that until your name gets out there and you build a clientele list.

Another suggestion would be to work at a local event planning/wedding planning agency and see how they function, learn the ropes.

Remember! You can always do more when you have the right training, both on paper and real life. Look into getting your bridal planning certification!

Hope this helped!

Answer 2

The rates would really depend on the services that you will be giving to the couple. If you plan on doing an hourly charge- make it lower- since many planners work about 40 hours on a wedding to get it together and planned completely (more or less hours depending on the size of the wedding).

You can do packages. 550, 100, 1500 or more. Check with other planners in your area to see the median charge. 10-15% of the budget is fair though.

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Answer 3

I have heard around 10% of the total budget. Some also charge an hourly rate for little jobs for example if you are only being hired to help with a certain aspect like maybe just for the wedding day to deal with people the couple already hired (making sure no one asks the couple for money , making sure everyone gets flowers, everyone shows up on time.) This will greatly depend on your area.

Answer 4

It all depends on the size of the wedding you are working. The best method would be to call around and ask what others are charging.

It can be a very lucrative business if you are in the right areas.

Answer 5

It relies upon. some wedding ceremony planners value 10% of the whole wedding ceremony funds. i'm beginning my wedding ceremony making plans enterprise so i'm charging quite much less costly when you consider that i'm merely beginning. Im based in la so in the experience that your involved enable me recognize!