If you’ve recently gotten engaged and started researching wedding planners in Austin, you’ve probably already noticed that pricing isn’t always easy to find. Some planners list their rates openly. Others ask you to inquire first. And if you’ve gotten a few quotes, you may be wondering why the numbers vary so much.

We get this question a lot. You deserve an honest answer before you ever get on a call with anyone. So here it is.

The Short Answer

In Austin, wedding planner pricing typically falls into these ranges:

– Day-of coordination: $1,500 – $3,500
– Partial planning: $3,000 – $6,000
– Full service planning: $5,500 – $12,000+

Where a planner lands depends on their experience, team size, and what’s included. A solo coordinator with two years of experience prices very differently than a seasoned team with hundreds of weddings behind them.

What Are You Actually Paying For?

Most couples don’t think about this until they’re deep in planning. By then, the value becomes very clear.

When you hire a wedding planner or coordinator, you’re not just paying for someone to show up on your wedding day. You’re paying for:

Their vendor relationships. An experienced planner has spent years building trusted relationships with Austin’s best photographers, florists, caterers, and venues. When they recommend someone, it’s because they’ve seen that vendor perform under pressure. That saves you hours of research and the anxiety of hiring someone you found on Google and hoped for the best.

Their time before the wedding. Behind every smooth wedding day is weeks and months of emails, phone calls, timeline revisions, vendor confirmations, and logistics management. We do that work quietly, behind the scenes — and it’s the reason your wedding day feels effortless.

Their calm on the day itself. Things come up at weddings. Flowers arrive late. A boutonniere goes missing. A family member needs a gentle nudge in the right direction. An experienced planner handles all of it before you ever know it happened. That peace of mind is genuinely priceless. You simply can’t replicate it by asking a friend to keep an eye on things.

Their experience with your specific budget. A planner who works regularly with $30,000–$60,000 Austin weddings knows exactly where to invest and where to save. They can tell you which vendors are worth the splurge and which line items have more flexibility than you’d think.

The Difference Between a Planner and a Coordinator

Most couples use these terms interchangeably. But they mean very different things — and knowing the difference helps you figure out what you actually need.

A “wedding planner” A wedding planner joins you early in your engagement. They help you build your vendor team, manage your budget, and guide your design decisions. They stay by your side the entire way. If you want someone in your corner from the very beginning, this is your person.

A “wedding coordinator” typically steps in closer to your wedding day — usually somewhere between 30 and 90 days out. They take everything you’ve planned and make sure it all comes together seamlessly. If you’ve already done most of the planning but want a professional to execute it, coordination is likely exactly what you need.

Some planners, like our team at Ame Soeur Events, offer both — along with partial planning packages that fall somewhere in between.

What Does Ame Soeur Events charge?

We believe in being transparent about pricing, so here’s where we sit:

Our La Petite Harmonie package (day-of coordination aka Wedding Management) starts at $1,855 and works perfectly for the couple who has planned their wedding but wants a professional team to run the day. We step in 90 days out and have two coordinators on site for up to 10 hours.

Our Partial Planning package starts at $3,555. It’s perfect for couples who have started planning but want steady guidance the rest of the way. We begin up to six months out, meet with you regularly, help with vendor sourcing, and have two coordinators on site for 10 hours on your wedding day.

Our Full Service Planning Experience starts at $6,500. It’s our most comprehensive offering — for couples who want a trusted partner from the very first decision to the final moments of their celebration.

We also offer custom quotes for chapel weddings, micro-weddings, and celebrations that don’t fit neatly into a package.

Is It Worth It?

We may be a little biased here, but we genuinely believe the answer is yes — and not just because it’s what we do.

Here’s what we hear most often from our couples after their wedding: “I didn’t realize how much you were doing until it was over.”

That’s exactly how it’s supposed to feel. You shouldn’t be managing vendor logistics on your wedding morning. Your mom shouldn’t be chasing down the florist. Your maid of honor shouldn’t be timing the processional. We handle all of that — quietly, professionally, and without drama — so every person you love can simply be present.

After more than 20 years in Austin and the Texas Hill Country, that’s still what gets us out of bed every morning. Making sure your day feels exactly the way you always imagined it would.

Ready to Talk?

If you’re exploring your options and wondering whether Ame Soeur Events might be a good fit, we’d love to connect. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a conversation about your wedding and what kind of support would feel right for you.

Visit [amesoeurevents.com](https://amesoeurevents.com) or email us at info@amesoeurevents.com.

Ame Soeur Events serves couples in Austin, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Cedar Park, Round Rock, and throughout the Texas Hill Country.
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