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Event planning
Event planning

How much does event planning cost?

  • R35,000 – R85,000/wedding
    Wedding planning (max. of 10% of the total cost)
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Want to know how much event planning will cost you in South Africa?

We have examined the projects carried out by our Pros and a variety of other reputable sources and compiled a typical range of event planning prices.


Wedding planning (max. of 10% of the total cost)

  • R35,000 – R85,000/wedding

This is the price of a full service wedding planning. For a budget option you can opt for an on-day coordination only. A wedding planner will often incur a percentage of cost of your overall wedding budget, but it will normally not exceed 10% of total wedding costs. A wedding planner's cost will depend on the size of your wedding, location, and the level of service provided. The average cost is usually R60,000/wedding.

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Recent jobs for event planning

Private party planning

  • Event date: 2nd September 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Norton Home Estate, Benoni
  • Approx. number of guests: 40
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Photography and videography, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs), Entertainment (music)

Help required to plan my 60th birthday. Would like a spit braai. Will be outdoors. Would like some help with ideas and maybe themes. Thanks

Private party planning

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Approx. number of guests: 50
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Photography and videography, Other

I'm in need of everything: Venue, catering, etc. I am not in country to organise the event but will be travelling to SA specifically to celebrate his 50th birthday. Looking for a venue not formal. He would like a spit braai if possible. Number is available on Whatsapp.

Corporate event planning

  • Event date: 27 September 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • Approx. number of guests: 120
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs), Entertainment (music)

We are launching a new business

Private party planning

  • Event date: 15.04.23
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Somerset West
  • Approx. number of guests: 40
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Photography and videography, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs), Entertainment (music)

Will be a casino party

Wedding planning

  • Event date: 23/09/23
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • Approx. number of guests: -140
  • Services you need planning for: Photography and videography, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs), Entertainment (music)

Private party planning

  • Event date: 23 September 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Rustenburg

Private party planning

  • Event date: 13 May 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Edenvale, Gauteng
  • Approx. number of guests: 30
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs)

Wedding planning

  • Event date: 1 September 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Ballito, Tongaat
  • Approx. number of guests: 20
  • Services you need planning for: Catering, Photography and videography, Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs), Entertainment (music)

We want to get married on the beach

Corporate event planning

  • Event date: 16 June 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg International Airport, Kempton Park
  • Approx. number of guests: 2500
  • Services you need planning for: Other

We are having a Media Launch on 16 June , We looking for an Event Management that will do the Event Management We will pay directly for other services catering, tents etc We just need professional Event Management , Planning , Design, Layout Etc All Legal requirements for JOC etc

Corporate event planning

  • Event date: 27 May 2023
  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Centurion
  • Approx. number of guests: 50
  • Services you need planning for: Flowers and décor, Equipment (tent, tables, chairs)

Launch of a medical centre. Community invited