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How much does a wedding planner or coordinator cost?

The average cost of a wedding in the United States today is $26,000 and takes more than 200 hours to plan.  The percentage of your total budget that should be allocated for a wedding planner ranges from 10-15%.  A "day of" wedding coordinator ranges from 5-10%. 

The spectrum of price ranges for wedding planners varies due to several factors.  One factor affecting pricing is how much assistance the planner is providing.  Another factor effecting your cost is how you are charged.  The type of fee structure that is best for you is an individual choice depending on your needs and budget.

Types of Fee Structures:

• Hourly

• Flat fee

• Percentage of the wedding budget

• Per service

• Combination of above

When deciding how much of your budget to allocate to a wedding planner, consider what a planner's job is worth to you.  A professional wedding planner is your researcher, adviser, coordinator, supervisor, financial planner and mediator.  Their job is to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams, within your budget, while saving you time and relieving you of the stress.  They are the ones with the training, expertise and resources to make your wedding as close to perfect as possible.  A wedding planner is a part of your budget not an extra.  A professional wedding planner can make up for their cost by saving you time, money and stress.

One very important factor to keep in mind when choosing a wedding planner is professional affiliation.  When interviewing planners find out if they are accredited through or members of any professional organizations.  The Association of Bridal Consultants is the only international organization dedicated exclusively to serving wedding professionals -- and brides -- worldwide since 1955.  All ABC members agree to uphold a code of ethics and standards of membership.  Members must also complete continuing education requirements to renew each year.  Amy VanMeter has been a proud member of the ABC since 1998.

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