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An invoice template for event planners billing for full-service planning, day-of coordination, and corporate events.
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Invoice
INV-001
Bill to
Client Name
Issued
2026-04-30
Due
2026-05-15
Terms
Net 15
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | — | $0.00 |
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What this template includes
Every field you need for a professional event planner invoice.
Business name, address, and contact information
Client name and billing address
Unique invoice number
Invoice date and payment due date
Itemized line items with description, quantity, rate, and amount
Subtotal, tax (if applicable), and total due
Payment terms and accepted methods
Notes or special instructions
Event type and date
Service tier (full planning, partial, day-of)
Deposit and balance schedule
Best for: Event planners billing for weddings, corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, and private celebrations
When to use this event planner invoice template
Use this template for any event planning engagement — full-service wedding planning (typically a 12-month engagement), partial wedding planning (3–6 months), day-of/month-of coordination, corporate events and conferences, fundraisers and galas, private celebrations and milestone events. The template handles tiered service packages, deposit and milestone billing structures, and the vendor coordination layer that distinguishes professional planners from DIY coordinators. Pre-filled line items show a full-service wedding planning engagement with deposit, milestone payments, and final balance broken out.
How event planners typically charge
Event planning pricing models vary widely. Flat-fee packages (most common for weddings): full-service wedding planning $5,000–$25,000+, partial planning $2,500–$10,000, day-of coordination $1,500–$5,000. Percentage of total event budget (common for high-end and corporate work): 15–25% of total event spend, typically with a minimum fee. Hourly consulting: $75–$300/hr for à la carte planning support. Corporate events: $5,000–$50,000+ per event depending on size, plus per-person fees for guest management ($25–$100/guest is typical for full-service corporate event coordination). The biggest pricing lever is positioning — 'wedding coordinator' caps lower than 'destination wedding designer' or 'corporate experience strategist' for similar work.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the standard deposit and payment schedule?
Industry standard for weddings: 25–35% non-refundable deposit at booking, additional 25–35% at the 6-month mark (or contract midpoint), balance due 14–30 days before event date. For corporate events: typically 50% on signature, balance due 7–14 days before event. State all milestone payment dates and amounts clearly in the contract and on the booking invoice. Non-refundable deposits are essential — event dates block your calendar for months, often years, and you can't recover that revenue if the client cancels. The non-refundable language must be in the contract; courts have invalidated 'non-refundable' deposits when the term wasn't explicit in writing.
Should I bill vendor markup separately or include it in my fee?
Most professional planners disclose markup explicitly to maintain trust: 'Our planning fee includes vendor sourcing and coordination. We add a 10–15% coordination fee to vendor invoices for vendors we manage on your behalf.' Hidden markup is a reputation killer when clients discover it post-event (and they will discover it). Some planners use a 'commissioned vendor' model where the vendor pays the planner a referral fee instead of the client paying markup — this works but should still be disclosed to the client. State the model in the contract and bill consistently.
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