New Mexico Wedding Planning or Consulting Package

Before making the decision to go to wedding planner school, getting certified, or marketing their new business, one of the most common questions I hear aspiring wedding planners ask is: How Much Do Wedding Planners Make? The short answer: $44,260 per year, or $3,262 per wedding.

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A good planner can save you five to 10 percent on your wedding, so sometimes it can come out where it's an even wash, Chantel says. Winikka says planners often provide brides with budget spreadsheets that track wedding-related expenses and can reign in potential overspending.

On average, a wedding planner costs $1,800 for a range of service packages. Higher-end estimates are over $4,000 while low ranges with minimal assistance can run several hundred dollars. Some wedding planners offer different levels of coordination to match both your budget and desired level of service.

The costs for wedding venues, planners, catering, flowers, and so much more really begin to add up quickly. The good news is most wedding planners typically charge a flat fee (the most common option), an hourly rate, or take a percentage of your budget - similar cost structures you've probably run into before.

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Typical wedding consultant salaries are wide open; from a few hundreds to a few thousands. I know planners who earn wages of $100K a year easily and those who could barely cross $15K. The difference in a wedding consultant's salary is the number of years they've been in the business.

Hiring a wedding planner tends to be a luxury, not quite a necessity. For couples planning a smaller wedding or working with a limited budget, it probably isn't worth it. However, if you can afford one and are looking to ease the stress of planning your own wedding, it's more than worth it.