Event Planning near you in Australia
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Typical price: A$1,200–A$16,000
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What event planning costs in Australia
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-the-day coordination Executing an already-planned event on the day | A$1,200 | A$2,000 | A$3,500 |
| Partial planning / styling Supplier sourcing, styling and coordination for a partly-planned event | A$2,500 | A$4,500 | A$7,500 |
| Full event / wedding planning End-to-end budget, suppliers, styling, timeline and on-day execution | A$3,500 | A$8,000 | A$16,000 |
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How to hire a event planning pro in Australia
- Decide scope: full planning, styling, or on-the-day coordination
- Get an itemized contract with meetings, vendor management and on-site staffing
- Confirm flat vs percentage pricing and whether supplier invoices are marked up
- Ask for references from recent comparable events
- Verify public liability insurance (venues typically require it)
- Confirm GST treatment and a deposit-plus-milestone schedule
Frequently asked questions
What should an event-planning quote include?
An itemized scope: number of planning meetings, vendor sourcing and management, budget tracking, timeline/run-sheet creation, on-site hours and staff count on the day, and setup/teardown oversight. A one-line fee with no scope is where disputes come from — get the deliverables in writing.
Do planners save me money on vendors?
Often enough to partly offset their fee — established planners have vendor relationships, spot padded quotes, and stop costly mistakes. But treat 'they pay for themselves' as a bonus, not a guarantee; the real value is time, stress and a plan that actually holds together on the day.
What are red flags when hiring an event planner?
No written contract or scope, marking up vendor invoices without disclosure, no references from comparable recent events, demanding full payment up front, and being vague about how many staff will actually be on-site on the day. Pressure to commit before you've seen a scope is another warning sign.
When should I book an event planner?
For weddings and large events, 9-12 months out is common; smaller parties need less lead time. Good planners book up for peak dates (spring/autumn weekends, holidays) well ahead, so if your date is fixed, secure the planner early even if other details are still loose.
What's the difference between full planning and day-of coordination?
Full planning runs the whole project from budget and vendor selection to the run-sheet; day-of (really month-of) coordination hands a planner your already-booked plan to execute on the day. Coordination costs a fraction of full planning and suits organized hosts who just don't want to run the event themselves.
How much does an event planner cost in Australia?
On-the-day coordination commonly runs AUD 1,200-3,000, full planning AUD 3,500-10,000+, and some planners take 10-20% of budget. Check whether GST is included in the quote.
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