Hire a wedding planner on an a la carte basis and choose the support you actually need, from onsite event management to selected planning services. This five-star rated planning team publishes an a la carte option that includes six services, so you can keep control of the planning you enjoy and hand off the pieces that cause stress.
Package Price
A la carte pricing starts at $1,800, with six services included. The price shown is the vendor's published starting price; the final quote is confirmed with the vendor based on your date, guest count and details.
This price covers one event on a single day. The vendor has not published how many hours it includes, so the exact time is confirmed in your quote before you
Hire a wedding planner on an a la carte basis and choose the support you actually need, from onsite event management to selected planning services. This five-star rated planning team publishes an a la carte option that includes six services, so you can keep control of the planning you enjoy and hand off the pieces that cause stress.
Package Price
A la carte pricing starts at $1,800, with six services included. The price shown is the vendor's published starting price; the final quote is confirmed with the vendor based on your date, guest count and details.
This price covers one event on a single day. The vendor has not published how many hours it includes, so the exact time is confirmed in your quote before you book. Share your event schedule so the quote reflects the onsite time you need.
How A La Carte Planning Works
A la carte planning sits between doing everything yourself and hiring a full planner from day one. You pick the services that matter for your event, and the planner focuses on those. This works well when you have already booked a venue and some vendors but want a professional to manage the moving parts on the day.
What Onsite Event Management Covers
Onsite event management means a planner is present to run the day. That usually covers checking vendor arrivals, keeping the timeline on track, cueing key moments and solving problems before guests notice them. Confirm the exact list of six services with the planner when you request your quote, so expectations are clear on both sides.
- Hosts who have done most of the planning themselves
- Weddings with several vendors who need one point of contact
- Corporate celebrations and milestone parties that need a run-of-show
- Families who want to enjoy the day instead of managing it
- Events at venues that do not include an in-house coordinator
Preparing for Your First Meeting
Gather your signed vendor contracts, a draft timeline and the floor plan from your venue. List the decisions still open, such as seating, ceremony order or the reception flow. The more the planner can see early, the faster they can spot gaps, such as a vendor arriving after setup should begin or a missing rain plan.
Write down the moments that matter most to you and the ones you would happily skip. A planner uses that list to protect what is important when the schedule gets tight. If family members will help on the day, share their names and roles so the planner knows who can make decisions and who to turn to.
Questions to Ask the Planner
Which six services are included? Ask for the list in writing and how each one is delivered, such as meetings, a vendor confirmation round or onsite coordination. Who will be on site? Confirm whether the lead planner or a team member runs the day, and how many people are present at your event.
Why Hosts Pick This Option
A la carte support keeps your budget focused. Instead of paying for services you do not need, you pay for the help that makes the biggest difference on the day. Hosts often find that one professional managing vendors and timing lets them relax, greet guests and actually remember the celebration they spent months planning.
Hourly Help as an Option
The planner also publishes an hourly rate of $100 for clients who only need a short block of help, such as a vendor review or timeline check. Ask which format fits your plans when you request a quote. Many hosts start with a few targeted services and then add onsite management as the date gets closer.
Keep one shared document with your timeline, vendor contacts and floor plan, and give the planner editing access. That single source of truth reduces last-minute surprises, because every update is visible to the person running your event. It also makes handoffs easy if a family member needs to answer a vendor question on the day.
Booking Through Events in Minutes
Booking through Events in Minutes keeps the details in one place. You can compare vetted vendors, send your date and guest count, message the vendor with questions and confirm the final quote before you pay. The exact location is shared once your date is confirmed, and your booking record stays in your account for easy reference.
Events in Minutes lists vetted vendors for corporate events, private parties and weddings, so you can plan without chasing quotes across several sites. Send a request with your date, guest count and location, review the reply, and book once the scope and price match what you need. Every message and detail stays attached to your booking.
