Full Service Party Planning
in Champaign, IL
Whatever the occasion…
Birthday party? Yep.
Anniversary dinner? Love it.
Neighborhood cookout? I'm there!
Halloween party? Boo-yah.
Graduation open house? Can't wait.
Baby shower? Vow renewals? Family reunion? Yes, yes, and yes!
“[Maggie] worked tirelessly the day of the event to make certain everything was perfect and no detail was overlooked!”
-Marti, Social Gathering Client
618 EVENTS’ Planning Process
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Recommend vendors that fit your event style (Tip: “vendors” refers to professionals like photographers, caterer, florist, etc)
Coordination and communication with all vendors
Site visits
Create detailed day-of schedule
Assist with event to do list
Attend vendor meetings
Design overall look and feel
Communication with everyone involved
Plus more!
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Physically present to run your event day
Serve as primary contact
Vendor assistance for load in and set up
Professionally problem solve as the unexpected arises
Ensure event runs according to schedule
Clean up & return rentals
Plus more!
Party Planning FAQ
What is included in the party planning fees?
Our fees include the agreed upon planning and coordinating services such as outlined above. Basically, a lot of emails and really organized spreadsheets to ensure every detail is taken care of.
The fees do not include any extra purchases such as decorations, food, a tent, etc. Anything outside of our planning services will be an additional cost to you.
What do your fees NOT include?
We don’t provide food, a venue, decorations, photography, etc. However we know professionals in each of those areas that you can hire at an additional cost.
618 EVENTS helps you by coordinating all the details with those other professional vendors, but we don’t provide those products.
Is hiring a party planner actually worth it?
We vote YES for several reasons! Let us tell you why:
Stress reduction
Professional relationships with vendors
Realistic budget guidance
Avoiding family drama on event day
Having someone neutral in charge
Professionally problem solve when surprises pop up
You get to socialize with your guests while we refill the ice and clear trash
Do you provide professional vendor recommendations?
Yes! This is included with our packages however you can also download our list of central Illinois recommended vendors for FREE. “Vendors” refers to professionals like photographers, caterer, florist, etc.
Average cost of a party planner in Champaign, IL?
We charge $90 per hour with a minimum fee of $2,500. The grand total all depends on where the event is taking place, how many people will attend, what our role is, and what is happening at the party.
We highly recommend scheduling a consultation to determine the most accurate quote.
What types of events and parties do you plan?
Anything! Any party you want to host we will be your hype girls! We have experience planning open houses, graduation parties, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, plus more.
We have also planned some of life’s more difficult events such as funerals and celebrations of life.
Will you be there on the day of our party?
Yes! We’ll be physically present for up to 12 hours. We love to see your gathering through from start to finish to ensure every detail is taken care of. That way you can sit back and enjoy the day from start to finish.
We serve Champaign, IL, and surrounding towns. Additional travel fees apply for events hosted more than one hour away from Champaign.
“All I had to do was show up and enjoy the day.”
-Jill, Social Gathering Client
Schedule a consultation with 618 EVENTS.
We can’t wait to connect!
How does our process work? Fill out our form below. A team member will reach out to schedule a consultation. When you say YES, we require a signed contract and deposit to begin planning. Then BOOM- we get the magic rolling!