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Everything you need to attract clients, manage jobs, and grow your Event Planning business
Homeowners near you post Event Planning requests and browse local profiles. They have already decided they need help — your profile and your video are what they compare.
You control your rates. Quote Event Planning jobs at $1,500–$8,000 or whatever reflects your expertise. No platform commission on your first 5 jobs.
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What clients expect and what drives business growth in this category
Professional event planners coordinate vendor management, venue contracts, floor plan design, timeline scheduling, day-of logistics, and guest experience for weddings, corporate conferences, social events, and galas. Certified planners use project management tools like Aisle Planner, AllSeated, or Monday.com for timeline creation and vendor payment tracking. A full-service wedding planner manages 50–100+ vendor relationships, budget reconciliation, and provides on-site coordination teams.
Clients want a single point of contact who manages all vendor relationships, maintains the budget, and ensures the day-of event timeline runs smoothly without client stress.
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See Event Planning jobs posted by clients in your area who are ready to hire now
Quote jobs with your custom pricing. Clients see your reviews and profile alongside your bid
Complete jobs, collect 5-star reviews, and watch your Event Planning business expand
Common questions from clients booking Event Planning services
Full-service planners are involved from venue search through vendor selection, contract negotiation, and day-of execution (typically 12–18 months); day-of coordinators (more accurately "month-of coordinators") take over the timeline and vendor communication 4–6 weeks before the event.
Common models include flat fee (most common for weddings), percentage of total budget (10–20%), hourly rate ($75–$200/hour), or hybrid models; clarify exactly what services are included and what triggers additional charges.
Venue coordinators manage the venue's staff, catering, and facilities — not your outside vendors; a personal event planner advocates exclusively for you and manages your photographers, florists, entertainment, and transportation.
A mood board compiles color palettes, texture references, floral imagery, lighting examples, and décor inspiration to ensure all vendors share a cohesive visual direction — misaligned vendor interpretations of "romantic" or "modern" are a common source of event disappointment.
Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance protects against planning mistakes; general liability covers event accidents; your venue and vendors will require certificate of insurance from the event planner — confirm coverage minimums match venue requirements.
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