Most event planners hide their pricing. We don't. Below: every package, every standard rate, and the adjustment factors we use when an event exceeds standard scope. The standard rates are firm. The adjustments are rough estimates — meant to show how price scales with scope, not to substitute for a real quote. Your actual proposal is built with you during the discovery call.
Run a rough estimateFounding rates are available through our first 25 booked clients OR through December 2026, whichever comes first. Standard rates apply thereafter. Both are published below.
About founding rates: Monarch Celebrations launched in 2026. Our founding pricing reflects significant savings off our standard rates — typically 25-30% across all categories. This isn't a discount in the traditional sense. It's a partnership: founding clients receive professional service at reduced rates, and in exchange, their events become part of the foundation that defines our first year of work.
| Event Type | Day-of Coordination | Partial Planning | Full-Service | Bespoke Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding | $850 Standard: $1,200 |
$2,400 Standard: $3,200 |
$4,800 Standard: $6,500 |
$12K+ Custom quote |
| Quinceañera | $950 Standard: $1,300 |
$2,200 Standard: $3,000 |
$3,800 Standard: $5,200 |
$9K+ Custom quote |
| Corporate Event | $1,200 Standard: $1,650 |
$2,500 Standard: $3,400 |
$5,500 Standard: $7,500 |
$14K+ Custom quote |
| Milestone Event | $650 Standard: $900 |
$1,400 Standard: $1,900 |
$2,800 Standard: $3,800 |
Custom Custom quote |
| Engagement Parties | $550 Standard: $750 |
$1,100 Standard: $1,500 |
$2,200 Standard: $3,000 |
Custom Custom quote |
| Bridal & Baby Showers | $475 Standard: $650 |
$950 Standard: $1,300 |
$1,800 Standard: $2,500 |
Custom Custom quote |
These standard prices are firm for events within standard scope. Larger or more complex events are adjusted using the documented methodology below — those adjustments are rough estimates until your quote is built during the discovery call.
Every event category has the same four-tier structure. Your choice depends on how much of the planning you want to do yourself, how complex the event is, and whether your event exceeds standard scope.
Hosts who have planned the event themselves, booked all vendors, and need professional execution on the day. You did the planning. We make sure everything actually happens.
Hosts who have started planning, have a venue, and want professional support across the engagement. You have the vision. We help execute it.
Hosts who want professional planning from the start. You're starting from scratch or near-scratch, and you want the operational load handled by a professional.
When your event is larger, multi-day, multi-venue, or otherwise beyond what Full-Service is designed for, Bespoke Concierge provides extended scope and concierge-level execution.
The published rates above apply to events within standard scope. We define standard scope explicitly so there's no ambiguity. Events that fit these definitions are priced at the published rate without adjustment.
When any one of these factors is present, we recommend Bespoke Concierge. When two or more are present, Bespoke is genuinely the right structure — Full-Service plus adjustments would either undercharge for the work or under-resource the execution.
More than 150 guests for a wedding, 150 for a quinceañera, or 100 for a corporate event. Larger events require fundamentally more vendor coordination, more day-of staff, and longer execution windows.
When the total event budget crosses $200,000 (wedding), $200,000 (corporate), $50,000 (quinceañera), or $25,000 (milestone), the planning load increases meaningfully. More vendors, higher-end vendor relationships, more design refinement, and more pressure for flawless execution.
Welcome events, rehearsal dinners, primary celebration, post-event brunches. When your event is actually a multi-day series with separate vendors and timelines for each component, each event day deserves its own coordination scope.
Events at private homes, raw venues, or sites without on-site infrastructure. When the venue doesn't have ceremony chairs, kitchen, restrooms, power, or staff, all of that gets coordinated through external vendors and managed by the planning team.
Public figure attendance, press presence, security coordination, vendor NDAs, photography permissions, or other elevated privacy and reputation management requirements.
Ceremony at one location, reception at another, with guest transportation between. Or multi-component events with separate venues for cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Each additional venue adds coordination scope.
Custom installations, theatrical lighting, complex AV, live broadcast, multi-faith ceremonies, custom-built experiences, or any element that requires specialty production coordination beyond standard event needs.
4-hour communication response windows, dedicated client liaison, multiple design iteration rounds, hand-curated luxury vendor relationships, post-event relationship maintenance. When the engagement itself is the differentiator.
If any one of these factors applies to your event, we'll likely recommend Bespoke Concierge during the discovery call. If two or more apply, Bespoke is almost certainly the right structure rather than Full-Service plus adjustments.
If none of these apply, our standard Day-of, Partial, or Full-Service packages will fit your event well. The discovery call is where we work this out together — no commitment, no pressure, just an honest conversation about what your event actually requires.
For events that exceed standard scope but don't warrant Bespoke, the published rates are adjusted using documented formulas. The percentages and dollar amounts below are rough estimates — they show you how the price moves with scope, not the final quote. Real adjustments are itemized in your written proposal after the discovery call.
Guest counts beyond standard tier require more vendor coordination, more day-of staff, and longer event runtimes.
| Event Type | Standard | +20% Tier | +40% Tier | Bespoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weddings | up to 150 | — | — | 151+ |
| Quinceañeras | up to 150 | — | — | 151+ |
| Corporate | up to 100 | — | — | 101+ |
| Milestones | up to 75 | 76–125 | 126–200 | 201+ |
Higher event budgets correlate with more vendors, higher-end vendor relationships, more design refinement, and more demanding execution.
| Total Event Budget | Adjustment to Base Package |
|---|---|
| Under $50K | Standard pricing |
| $50K–$100K | +25% |
| $100K–$200K | +50% |
| Above $200K | Bespoke quote |
| Total Event Budget | Adjustment to Base Package |
|---|---|
| Under $50K | Standard pricing |
| $50K–$100K | +25% |
| $100K–$200K | +50% |
| Above $200K | Bespoke quote |
| Total Event Budget | Adjustment to Base Package |
|---|---|
| Under $50K | Standard pricing |
| Above $50K | Bespoke quote |
| Total Event Budget | Adjustment to Base Package |
|---|---|
| Under $25K | Standard pricing |
| Above $25K | Bespoke quote |
Identifiable factors that increase scope regardless of guest count or budget. Each adjustment reflects real additional work.
| Factor | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Multi-day event (per additional event day) | +$1,500 per day |
| Destination logistics (60+ miles from Cape Coral) | $0.65/mile + lodging + 10% |
| Multi-venue event (per additional venue) | +$500 per venue |
| Off-site or private estate build | +25% to base |
| Multi-faith ceremony or complex traditions | +$500–$1,500 |
| VIP guest considerations | +$1,000–$3,000 |
| Bilingual scope beyond standard | +$500–$1,500 |
| Specialty production (custom installations, complex AV) | +15% to base |
Engagement windows shorter than the package standard require concentrated work and elevated execution risk.
| Timeline vs. Standard | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Standard (per package definition) | Standard pricing |
| 25–50% compressed | +20% |
| 50–75% compressed | +40% |
| 75%+ compressed (rush) | +50%–100% |
Events with higher reputational, legal, or operational stakes for the planning team.
| Risk Factor | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Media/press presence at event | +$1,000–$3,000 |
| Elevated insurance coverage required | Pass-through + 15% admin |
| NDAs or confidentiality agreements with vendors | +$500–$1,500 |
| Security or privacy coordination | +$1,500–$3,500 |
| Public-figure attendance / extreme reputational stakes | +25% to base |
| Indemnification clauses beyond standard | Legal pass-through + 15% |
About founding rates: Monarch Celebrations launched in 2026. Our founding pricing reflects significant savings off our standard rates — typically 25-30% across all categories. This isn't a discount in the traditional sense. It's a partnership: founding clients receive professional service at reduced rates, and in exchange, their events become part of the foundation that defines our first year of work.
Engagement duration (how many months the planner is actively involved) classifies the recommended package. When Bespoke triggers fire, you see a real-number estimate under a service-themed recommendation banner.
Regardless of which package you choose, every Monarch Celebrations engagement includes these foundational elements at no additional cost.
Branded client portal with timelines, vendor lists, design boards, and document storage.
Full English and Spanish service at no additional cost, throughout your engagement.
Certificate of Insurance available within 24 hours. W-9 and Net-30 terms for corporate clients.
Founding rates locked at booking with no mid-engagement increases. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Post-event written summary including timeline actuals, vendor performance, and recommendations.
For our first 5 founding clients per service category in 2026, professional event photography is included in the engagement.
Because the demographics we serve — Cape Coral brides, Hispanic families, mothers-of-the-bride, corporate buyers, destination clients, and milestone hosts — all reward transparency. Hidden pricing wastes everyone's time, creates information asymmetries, and signals that the planner has something to hide. We'd rather be the planner who shows the math.
The deeper reason: published pricing forces us to be honest about scope. We can't quietly inflate quotes for clients who appear wealthy or charge differently based on perception. The same methodology applies to everyone.
Neither, exactly. Founding rates are a partnership. Monarch Celebrations launched in 2026, and our founding pricing reflects significant savings off our standard rates because we're investing in the relationships that will define our first year. Founding clients get our undivided attention, professional photography built into engagements, and the kind of over-invested service that's only possible when we're hand-picking each early client.
In exchange, founding clients become part of our foundation — their events become our portfolio, their reviews become our reputation, their referrals become our future business. The arrangement is honest in both directions.
The simple rule: if any one of these factors applies, we'll likely recommend Bespoke during the discovery call. If two or more apply, Bespoke is almost certainly the right structure.
The factors: guest count above 150 (wedding) / 150 (quince) / 100 (corporate); total event budget above $200K (or $100K for quinces and milestones); multi-day event series; off-site or private estate build; VIP, press, or security considerations; multi-venue logistics; specialty production requirements; or expectations of concierge-level engagement.
If none of these apply, your event will fit comfortably in our standard Day-of, Partial, or Full-Service packages.
The published rates apply to events within standard scope (defined explicitly above). When events exceed standard scope, the published rate is adjusted using documented formulas — every adjustment is itemized in your written proposal so you see exactly what you're paying for and why.
This is different from the typical "starting at" pricing that hides the actual quote. Our adjustments are transparent. The same methodology applies to every client. There are no hidden fees or post-inquiry surprises.
Yes. Standard payment schedules are: 50% retainer at signing, 25% at 60 days before event, 25% at 14 days before event for weddings; 30% deposit + 6 monthly payments for quinceañeras (with padrino/madrina invoicing available); 50% retainer + 50% Net-30 from event date for established corporate clients with credit approval; 50% retainer + 50% at event for milestones.
Bespoke Concierge engagements use a 35/25/25/15 payment schedule across the engagement timeline. Custom schedules can be negotiated for unusual situations.
ACH transfer, check, or credit card. Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee. Wire transfers available for Bespoke Concierge engagements without additional fees.
Cancellation and postponement policies are documented in detail in the contract. The retainer is non-refundable in all cases (it secures your date and covers initial planning work). Subsequent payments are partially refundable based on how much work has been completed at the point of cancellation, with specific schedules in the contract.
For postponements due to circumstances outside the client's control (illness, family emergency, weather, force majeure), we work flexibly to find a new date without additional planning fees, subject to availability.
No. The same methodology applies to every client. We don't quote different prices to different people for the same scope, and we don't negotiate the published rates. What we will do is talk through your event scope honestly — sometimes a client thinks they need Full-Service when Partial would actually fit, or vice versa. The discovery call is where we work that out together.
The discovery call is free and takes 30 minutes. We'll talk through your event, identify which package fits, and surface any factors that affect pricing — so when the proposal arrives in your inbox 72 hours later, there are no surprises.