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Planners & Decorators Near You

Event planners, party planners, coordinators, balloon and event decorators. 44 listings in 20 states.

How Far Ahead Should You Book Event Planners and Party Decorators?

Hosts usually book event planners and party decorators 2–6 months ahead, and earlier for Saturday nights, December holiday parties and May–June graduation season. We list 44 event planners and party decorators in 20 states, most in California, Texas, South Carolina. Before booking, compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Source: OpenStreetMap listings (refreshed November 5, 2026); events.broker planning guide.

Illustration: Event planners, party planners, coordinators, balloon and event decorators.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. Do you offer full planning, partial planning, day-of coordination or decor only?
  2. Is your fee flat, hourly or a percentage of the budget?
  3. Do you take commissions from vendors you recommend?
  4. Can we see photos from events like ours, at similar budgets?
  5. Who will be on site on the day, and for how many hours?

See all 7 questions and tips →

Good to Know

  • Even a few hours of day-of coordination frees the host to enjoy the event.
  • Share a budget range up front so the planner proposes realistic options.
StateListings
California7
Texas6
South Carolina5
New York4
Ohio3
Indiana2
New Jersey2
North Carolina2
Wisconsin2
Delaware1
Florida1
Hawaii1
Illinois1
Iowa1
Massachusetts1
Minnesota1
Missouri1
Puerto Rico1
Virginia1
Washington1

Questions Hosts Ask

How far ahead should you book event planners and party decorators?

Hosts usually book event planners and party decorators 2–6 months ahead, and earlier for Saturday nights, December holiday parties and May–June graduation season. Compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms before booking.

What should you ask an event planner before booking?

Start with: Do you offer full planning, partial planning, day-of coordination or decor only; Is your fee flat, hourly or a percentage of the budget; Do you take commissions from vendors you recommend. Our full list has 7 questions, and the quote comparison tool lets you line up the answers.

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Featured From the Map

Listings with the most contact details. Not paid placements.

18675 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Planners & DecoratorsParty SuppliesPhone listedWebsiteHours listedSource: OSM

400 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

Planners & DecoratorsParty SuppliesPhone listedWebsiteHours listedSource: OSM

94-410 Koaki Street, Waipahu, HI

Planners & DecoratorsPhone listedWebsiteSource: OSM

520 Southeast 4th Street, Des Moines, IA

Planners & DecoratorsParty SuppliesPhone listedWebsiteSource: OSM

429 West Main Street, Lexington, IL

Planners & DecoratorsPhone listedWebsiteHours listedSource: OSM

194 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY

Planners & DecoratorsPhone listedWebsiteHours listedSource: OSM

Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources & method