How much do wedding planners make?

How much do wedding planners make? It varies a lot. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary in the mid-$50,000s per year for meeting, convention and event planners overall, and wedding planners fall across a wide range around that.

How planners typically earn:

• Day-of coordination: about $800–$2,500 per wedding
• Partial planning: about $2,000–$5,000
• Full-service planning: often a flat fee or 10–20% of the wedding budget

Independent planners in busy markets who book 20–30 weddings a year can earn well above the median, while newer planners often start lower. Location, reputation and niche (luxury, destination) matter most.