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About event planning services on Task Masters
An event planner connects your budget, venue, vendors and schedule into a workable plan for a wedding, party or business event. Full planning can begin with venue research, while partial planning focuses on the decisions you still need help with. Event-day coordination usually includes preparation before the event, not just attendance on the day. Start with your guest count, priorities and total budget, then agree which decisions, bookings and on-site responsibilities the planner will handle.
What is usually included
- Budget development, spending tracking and venue research
- Vendor recommendations and coordination for food, entertainment and photography
- Event timelines, vendor arrival schedules and guest-flow planning
- Decor concepts, floor plans and rental coordination within the agreed package
- On-site coordination of vendors, setup and event timing
What affects the price
- Guest count, number of venues and complexity of the event schedule
- Full planning, partial planning or coordination, including the number of planning meetings
- Flat, hourly or percentage-based fees, plus assistants, travel and overtime
- Separate vendor costs, rentals and taxes that may be outside the planner's quoted fee
How to choose
- Review examples and references for events with a similar budget, guest count and venue type
- Ask about vendor commissions, referral fees and whether you can choose your own suppliers
- Get a contract covering responsibilities, staffing, payment dates, cancellations and rescheduling
- Confirm who will attend the event, who approves extra spending and what happens if that planner is unavailable
Frequently asked questions
How early should I hire an event planner?
Hire before booking a venue if you want help comparing locations and setting the budget. If those decisions are already made, share your existing contracts and remaining tasks so the planner can recommend a suitable starting point. Availability depends on the event date and scope.
What does event-day coordination include?
A coordinator typically reviews your plans beforehand, confirms vendor details and builds a final timeline, then manages the agreed schedule on the day. Ask when the handoff begins and whether rehearsal attendance, decor setup and end-of-night teardown are included.
Does the planning fee cover the whole event?
Usually it covers the planner's work; venue rental, catering, entertainment and other vendors are separate unless the proposal explicitly bundles them. Ask for a total budget that includes taxes, service charges and a contingency, and require approval before additional costs are committed.