Event Planners for hire near me

Hire an event planner to turn your vision into a seamless, stress-free event. Find event planners for hire near you, with profiles, pricing, and FAQs to help you book with confidence.

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FAQ about hiring an Event Planner

An event planner will help coordinate various aspects of all types of events such as anniversary parties, fundraisers, or corporate events – from the large show-stopping moments down to the intricate details. Whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a week-long conference, an event planner will help ensure that you stay within budget and everything goes as smoothly as possible. They will meet with you to hear your ideas and goals for your event and help hire the right entertainment and event service providers, and even coordinate the day of the event.

On average, a professional event planner costs $600-$1200. The exact price will vary depending on your location, the type and size of the event, the services they offer, the complexity of the planning, and their experience. Hiring an event planner to manage your event from start to finish will cost more than hiring a planner to only assist with the planning or day-of coordinating.

Event Planners offer an array of services. They will help hire vendors for your event such as caterers, decorators, and waitstaff, help secure a venue, and even coordinate and be the point of contact for vendors on the day of your event. What services your event planner provides will depend on the needs of your event and how far along you are in the event planning process.

A professional event planner will have connections in the industry and be able to hire reputable vendors while negotiating the best prices and terms. They will also help alleviate the stress and worry of planning an event by coordinating all the details, saving you time and money, and leaving you to relax and enjoy your event.

They may, but that is usually up to the client. If you want to have someone there during the event to coordinate and be the contact person for vendors then it may be a good idea to discuss having a day-of coordinator with your event planner.

While it depends on the size and nature of your event, it’s always recommended to begin the planning process as early as possible. The sooner you are able to hand the reins to an event planner the more likely they will be able to secure the best venue and service providers in your area.

A wedding planner is an event planner who specializes in planning weddings. An event planner has the skill set to plan all different types of events, while a wedding planner’s knowledge and skills will be tailored to the wedding industry. They may have a more expansive knowledge of wedding-specific planning such as themes, decor, and types of catering.

Event Planners around Deltona, FL

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Karaoke/Open Mic/Event Hosting

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Maitland, FL
  • Karaoke DJ / Event Planner
  • $500 and up

Lauren H. said “These guys were absolutely amazing!!! They were so engaged with the crowd and kept the party going for sure!! Highly highly highly recommend. ”
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Casino Party USA - Central Florida

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Orlando, FL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Event Planner
  • $500 - $50,000

Michael C. said “This team was exceptional filling our needs and we hope to have them make another party soon. No regrets and worth every penny ”
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Game Show Trivolution

5.0 (6)
4 Verified bookings

  • Orlando, FL
  • Game Show / Event Planner
  • Full experience pricing, not per person

Billie P. said “I decided to hire Jim Casey with Game Show Trivolution for a Family Get-together just before Christmas. I had no idea what he would be like when he showed up, but what a fun day. Jim came early and... ”
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  • Orlando, FL
  • Laser Light Show / Event Planner
  • $2500 and up

Rich A. said “Lasersmith set up several light shows for our minor league basketball team, including the league all-star game and playoff games. So great to work with and our fans loved the shows. I would... ”
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Why book Event Planners

Booking an event planner is a great way to take some stress off an event host and ensure everything goes as planned. Hire an event planner to help the vision for your birthday party, corporate event, fundraiser, wedding, or festival come to life. Choose your location to find a local planner for your special event!

When hiring an event planner, take the time to browse profiles for service descriptions and photos of other events they’ve planned. Then read reviews from past clients to see what it would be like to work with them. Once you find the right planner, get a contract or booking agreement and make sure all the details are covered. When you book on GigSalad, your payment is processed securely through the site and is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee.

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Event Planner pricing

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