Ultimately, flawlessly executing events while maximizing profits will determine a wedding planner’s earnings. Developing vendor relationships creates referral opportunities and better client service. Good organization skills using tools like customer systems enable more creative tasks.
Increasing Earnings
To make more money:
- Get professionally certified. This shows clients you have skills and knowledge.
- Offer full service planning and design over day-of coordination.
Income Factors and Fees
Salary ranges depend on location and wedding budget. Planners in rural areas won’t make near a Boston planner averaging over $100,000. Full service earns more than partial planning.
Planners make money through consultation fees, typically a percentage of wedding costs. Commission ranges from 10-15% of the total budget. Those working 5 years gross $70,000-$90,000, while those with over 10 years can gross $100,000.
Service Charges and Geography
Full service means full creative control over aesthetics and vendors. Planners charge:
- $2,000-$3,000 in rural areas
- Up to $10,000 depending on location and wedding size
Geographic Highs
Planners in rural Wyoming won’t make near a Boston planner averaging over $100,000. Factors include experience type, not just time in industry. Full service earns more than partial planning.
To make more money:
- Get professionally certified.
- Offer full service planning over day-of coordination.
Planners make money through consultation fees, typically 10-15% of costs. 5 years grosses $70,000-$90,000. 10 years grosses $100,000.
Full service means full creative control over aesthetics and vendors. Planners charge $2,000-$3,000 in rural areas up to $10,000. Location and wedding size influence rates.