The 5 best event planners in Sydney that handle everything with style and ease
I’ve always believed that behind every amazing wedding, successful work function, or epic birthday bash is someone (or a team) keeping everything—and everyone—in line. Kind of like Monica from Friends during Phoebe’s wedding in the last season of the show.
It’s the thoughtful organization, creativity, and flawless execution that makes any occasion truly one for the books. Because what good will the pretty props, good food, or fancy souvenirs be if they’re not shown off right or don’t feel true to the bride, the boss, or the birthday star?
The best event planners in Sydney may not be as intense as Monica—who got herself fired at one point—but they share her dedication. With style and ease, rest assured they’ll handle every detail so you don’t have to worry about a thing on your big day.
| How much does hiring an event planner cost in Sydney? In Sydney, the cost of hiring an event planner starts at $75 per hour, depending on experience and the specific services required. Some planners also offer flat fees for full-service planning, which range from $5,000 to $6,000 or more. |
1. Little Lane Events
Address: Unit 3/10 Prosperity Parade, Warriewood
Phone: +61 414 633 941
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
At Little Lane Events, clients don’t just get professional and dedicated planners for their weddings, corporate affairs, or private functions. They also benefit from the talents of stylists, designers, coordinators, and florists.
Many brides-to-be and business owners praise the team’s ability to pull off beautiful, luxurious, and stress-free events. This is thanks in part to the smooth, responsive planning process that’s especially appreciated by overseas clients, who depended on their prompt updates.
While Little Lane has great access to top local vendors, there have been hiccups—like a wedding dancefloor that arrived two hours late. The delay caught the planners off guard and set them back as they scrambled to make adjustments for the sake of keeping things on track.
Still, people applaud their eye for detail in executing ideas well—whether through table setups or flower choices. Let’s not forget the team’s help with budget management, carefully working within each client’s spending level to avoid unnecessary costs.
Everything was so well thought out and ran smoothly
“We couldn’t recommend Sigrid and Little Lane more. She was so easy and lovely to work with and her attention to detail and styling experience was invaluable. Given we were planning our wedding from overseas (and hadn’t seen the venue in person until a month before) we really relied on Sigrid and she delivered above and beyond. Everything was so well thought out, visually stunning and ran so smoothly. We had all our guests comment about how seamless and fun it was. We had the perfect wedding weekend couldn’t have been happier – thank you Sigrid & team!”
- Susan Christopher, Google Review
Very easy to work with and created a beautiful event
“We absolutely adore using Little Lane Events for our clients. We have engaged with Kirra, Lauren and Sigrid from Little Lane for countless clients over the past few years – from weddings, to social parties / 50th birthdays, styled shoots and networking events. They are very easy to work with and our clients are always happy with their style designs and briefs. Thank you for making my weddings and events so pretty. From timeless to trend setting and everything in between, Little Lane are fabulous at creating a beautiful event.”
- Days Like These Events, Google Review
2. Samantha Burke Events
Address: Coogee, NSW
Phone: +61 450 739 881
Business hours:
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Samantha Burke Events wasn’t lying when they said clients always come first. Specializing in weddings, couples are impressed by the team’s organization, vendor connections, and step-by-step guidance that made their ‘dream wedding’ possible.
Packages include The Wedding Suite, Bespoke Planning & Styling, On-the-Day Coordination, Wedding Styling, and Wedding Coaching. In each one, clients often highlight the planner’s and coordinator’s professionalism and genuine care in handling every detail.
Some are particularly grateful for their hands-on approach—both in setting up the venue and during the post-wedding pack-up. Certain newlyweds even recall seeing the team personally arrange the signboard, perfect the lighting, and protect the flowers for the reception.
Those looking for a ballpark figure just wish pricing details were listed on the website, since not everyone has time to call or email just to ask. Even so, it’s reassuring to know that whatever your budget, they have a strong record of managing it wisely and making the most of it.
Really made our day so perfect with professionalism and guidance
“Can not thank Sam enough for making our day so special. Sam went above and beyond to ensure the day went smoothly from Start to finish and helped out with little bits and pieces on the day – putting the candles out, arranging the signboard, making sure the lighting was correct, taking left over items with her (those are just a few extras) She also provided so much emotional support during the day and being there for us every step of the way including all of the preparations she helped with. I can’t thank Sam enough for her professionalism, guidance and industry knowledge and for being the most lovely coordinator, she really made our day so perfect.”
- Kariece Waring, Google Review
Vendors were excellent and considered every detail
“Sam was a dream to work with. She was fun, professional, and a safe pair of hands. She guided us through each step with such grace that it was fun and easy. Her recommendations and vendors were excellent. And her team was exceptional. We loved Lizzie! She helped us have the most beautiful wedding. She considered every detail so we and our guests could relax and enjoy the day.”
- Anna Michael, Google Review
3. OzParty Events
Address: 12 Dunkerley Place, Waterloo
Phone: +61 1800 697 278
Business hours:
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Among the things clients say you can rely on with OzParty Events are their clear communication throughout, attentive service, and flexibility with last-minute requests. These strengths have stood out across Christmas parties, tradeshows, school formals—even bucks/hens cruises.
Many of these events turned out to be a big success, with happy guests and everything taken care of, from the venue and food to music and design. Others mention how smooth the planning felt—on point down to the last detail and plenty of creative ideas thrown in.
The 4-hour Super Yacht package, starting at $299, is one of their most popular options. But some clients have shared negative experiences—like being given a much smaller boat than the one promised, as well as dealing with overcrowding and occasional undercatering.
What makes it better is that they do live virtual and hybrid events, too—one example is their 1-hour, 15-minute Online TV Game Show package from $999. Add in the Build Your Own Event feature, which lets you take control of suppliers, themes, and inclusions.
Easy to communicate with and everything was smooth
“Highly recommend Oz Party! They organised our work Christmas Party events in both Sydney and Melbourne simultaneously and took all the stress of planning away so our staff could enjoy the day. We did the Amazing Race event in both cities and it was super well organised & the hosts made it a lot of fun. Oz Party were really easy to communicate with, tailored the events to our wishes and everything was so smooth. We will definitely be booking with them again!”
- Ciara Molloy, Google Review
Attentive and took the time to understand our vision
“OzParty helped organise a boat day for my friend’s Hens party in Sydney, and they did an absolutely fantastic job! From the very beginning, their team was incredibly professional and attentive to our needs. They took the time to understand our vision for the day and made sure everything was taken care of! Would highly recommend!!”
- Nicole Bates, Google Review
4. Symphony Events
Address: Unit 7/40 Bessemer St
Phone: +61 410 201 111
Business hours: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Weddings and birthdays planned by Symphony Events are loved for their signature elegance, unique decorations, and beautiful setups. Be it in an auditorium, a function hall, or an outdoor venue, guests always admire the ambiance and great attention to detail everywhere.
What’s more, their planning services cover an on-the-day coordinator, photographer, and wedding cake supplier. It’s no surprise they were named Wedding Hire and Wedding Stylist winners by the Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) in both 2024 and 2023.
People also like how their ideas and budget are always taken into account—some were even encouraged to create their own mood boards for the team to follow. For other couples, it was the fair prices that made them consider booking Symphony again for future events or ceremonies.
On the downside, a few soon-to-be-married couples reported unprofessional behavior during initial meetings, which led them to look elsewhere. This included taking personal calls, making dismissive or offhand remarks about their requests, and occasional not showing up at all.
Smooth from design to setup
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Jackson, Jasmine and the Symphony Events team for our wedding events. All members of the team were amazing to deal with and kept us in the loop throughout the process. The thing we liked best about Jackson was his process. He took out time and worked with us in designing the settings for our events (Sangeet, Haldi and Ceremony/Reception). He allowed us to create our own mood boards and then added his own spin on the design along with what was trending at that moment. From his designs to his setup team, everything was smooth. All our guests raved about the beautiful setup and the ambience which Symphony Events created.”
- Shrey, Google Review
Beautiful decorations and all our guests enjoyed the vibe
“Recently I had the pleasure of working with Jackson @ Symphony Events for my daughter’s 21st birthday celebrations. The decorations were really beautiful and all our invited guests enjoyed the vibe and ambience of the auditorium. I have no reservations in recommending Symphony for Event management and decorations.”
- Johnykutty Thomas, Google Review
5. Special Events by Tracey
Address: 99 Mount Street
Phone: Contact form
Business hours: By appointment
Busy Sydneysiders come to Tracy Chan of Special Events for custom planning that keeps things stress-free. In fact, one of the brides she helped said she lives up to the promise—offering expertise, creativity, and dedication through every stage of her big day.
Tracey’s talents and skills aren’t limited to weddings, though—she also plans birthday parties, baptisms, and baby showers. Her Instagram page showcases beautifully executed themes, from a simple Trip Around the Sun to a fun Mario Kart celebration.
Events packages come in three tiers: VIP starting at $7,685, Classic at $3,835, and Essentials at $2,605. Wedding packages follow the same structure but are priced differently—VIP starts at $17,325, Classic at $8,645, and Essentials at $5,195.
Although Tracey usually handles things well on her own, a few clients were held back by the limited team. To them, things like vendor coordination and venue preparations would’ve been more fast-phased with a bit of extra help.
Amazing job in organizing from start to finish
“We couldn’t be happier with the amazing job Tracey did in organising our special day from start to finish. Tracey exceeded all our expectations, ensuring that every detail was perfect. From the early planning stages to the magical moments of our wedding day, she was there every step of the way. Her expertise, creativity, and dedication truly shone through. Our wedding day was a dream come true, and it’s all thanks to her exceptional work. I highly recommend Tracey’s services to anyone seeking an stress-free and flawless wedding or event experience. Love you Tracey!”
- Yeesan C., Google Review