Your Guide to Event Planning Costs and Budgeting
Most planners bill hourly ($75–$250/hr) or take 10–20% of your total event budget. While these models can work for smaller events, they often lead to unpredictable costs. AMP Event Group takes a different approach with flat-fee planning designed to give clients clarity, confidence, and control over their budget.
AMP Ascend delivers premium event planning with transparent, fixed-fee pricing—designed to eliminate budget uncertainty and simplify decision-making. Whether you're planning a board dinner or a national conference, we’ve got a package built for your goals and audience size.
Single and Multi-Day Conferences from 100 to 250 Attendees
Project management, speaker coordination, and more
High-Touch Planning for 250–500 Attendees
Integrated production and vendor oversight
Conference Management for 500–1,000 Attendees
Full planning, production, and stakeholder support
Single-Day Events for 50–100 Attendees
Full-service planning with on-site coordination
One-Day Meetings for 10–50 Attendees
Remote planning + coordination
Optional on-site AMP Coordinator
Turnkey planning for executive and client dinners
RSVP setup, venue sourcing, and coordination
Typical Industry Approach: $75–$250 per hour. Costs add up quickly and are difficult to predict.
AMP’s Take: Not used — we avoid hourly surprises.
Typical Industry Approach: 10–20% of the total event spend. The bigger your budget, the higher their fee.
AMP’s Take: Not used — we don’t take a cut of your budget.
Typical Industry Approach: A fixed project fee based on scope and complexity. Provides clarity when scoped well.
AMP’s Take: Our standard model — flat-fee packages that ensure transparency, predictability, and control.