Hiring a party planner in Singapore can be the difference between hosting a party and enjoying your own party, but people often book the wrong kind of help. The mistake is not choosing a bad planner, it is not understanding the service levels, so you either overpay for full planning you did not need or hire a stylist and find yourself still running the logistics.
There are three levels: full-service planning, where they handle the concept, venue, vendors, budget and the run of the day, styling or decor only, where they make it look incredible but you coordinate everything else, and day-of coordination, which just runs the event you planned. I will explain which you actually need and when it is worth it, then give you my picks across the levels.
This is part of my Terris Recommends Celebrations series, focused on the adult and private lane. It pairs with my guides to party venues, balloon decoration and customised cakes.
Key Takeaways
- 1 Match the service level to the job: full-service planning handles everything, styling-only makes it look incredible while you coordinate logistics, and day-of coordination just runs the event.
- 2 Full-service is worth it for milestone birthdays, proposals, 40-plus guests, or when you want to be a guest at your own party. Styling-only suits intimate parties on a budget.
- 3 Create Your Story is my luxury full-service pick, The Carnival Fair is the best-reviewed all-rounder, and Estilo & Co is the styling choice.
- 4 Rough pricing: styling from around S$200 to S$300, small private events S$500 to S$1,500, larger events S$2,000 to S$5,000-plus, and luxury bespoke on quote.
- 5 This is the adult and private lane, so for a kids party use a dedicated kids planner instead.
What I look for in a party planner
Beyond a pretty portfolio, here is what actually decides whether a planner is right for your event.
- The service level. Full-service planning covers everything end to end. Styling only makes it look good but leaves logistics to you. Day-of coordination just runs the event. Work out which you need before comparing planners, because they are very different jobs and prices.
- When it is worth it. Full-service pays off for a milestone birthday, a proposal, 40-plus guests, or when you simply want to enjoy your own party. For a small home gathering, styling-only or DIY often makes more sense.
- Their niche. Planners specialise, in luxury milestones, proposals, themed parties, yacht and VIP events, or luxe picnics. Match the planner to the kind of event you are throwing.
- What is included. Vendor sourcing, budget management, setup and teardown, on-the-day management. Confirm exactly where their responsibility starts and ends so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Track record. Genuine reviews and a real portfolio of events like yours matter more than a slick website. Ask to see work at your scale and style.
One tip: be clear about your budget upfront. A good planner will tell you honestly whether full planning is worth it for your event or whether styling plus a bit of your own coordination will do.
How the best party planners in Singapore compare
| Planner | Service level | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Create Your Story | Full-service, luxury | Milestones and destination events |
| Electric Dreamz | Full-service, AV-heavy | Larger, louder parties |
| The Carnival Fair | Full event management | A well-reviewed all-rounder |
| Happier | Full-service | Themed and glow parties |
| Hello Joi | Styling and planning | Proposals and celebrations |
| Estilo & Co | Styling only | Luxe picnics and tablescapes |
| Party Master | Styling only | Backdrops and dessert tables |
| FunCo | Full-service | Proposals with discretion |
| Bella Entertainment | Full-service, VIP | Yacht and luxury parties |
How much does a party planner cost in Singapore?
Cost depends on the service level and the scale of the event. These are the going rates I see in 2026.
| Service level | Typical cost | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Styling or decor only | From around S$200 to S$300 | You coordinate the logistics |
| Small private event planning | Around S$500 to S$1,500 | Full planning, smaller party |
| Larger or rental-heavy event | Around S$2,000 to S$5,000+ | Bigger guest lists and production |
| Luxury or bespoke | Quote-based | Milestones, yacht, destination |
Styling-only is the affordable entry, but remember you are still running the event. Full-service costs more because it buys back your time and takes the stress off. Decide which trade-off you want before you compare quotes.
1. Create Your Story
Create Your Story is my luxury full-service pick. Founded by a Swiss-born planner with over two decades of experience, it builds bespoke, no-templates celebrations around how you want the event to feel, and it handles milestone birthdays, proposals, anniversaries and destination events end to end.
This is the planner for a 30th, 40th or 50th where you want to turn up as a guest and have everything handled beautifully. For a high-end, personal celebration, it is my first recommendation.
Website: createyourstory.co
Location: Singapore and destination
Google Rating: Well regarded, press-featured
Best known for: Bespoke luxury milestone and destination celebrations
Contact Create Your Story directly
2. Electric Dreamz
Electric Dreamz is my pick for a bigger, louder party. It is a full-service, one-stop event company with in-house AV, lighting, LED walls and entertainment like emcees and magicians, so it can produce a themed party, a pool party or a private event with real production value.
That in-house capability makes it strong for larger adult celebrations where the sound and lighting matter. For a party that needs a bit of spectacle, it is a dependable choice.
Website: electricdreamz.com
Location: Shaw Centre, Orchard
Google Rating: Well established
Best known for: A one-stop planner with in-house AV and entertainment
3. The Carnival Fair
The Carnival Fair is my pick for a well-reviewed all-rounder, and it holds the strongest verified rating in this set, a full five stars across around sixty reviews. It offers full event management, covering the venue, catering, entertainment, logistics and setup and teardown, for milestone birthdays and themed private parties.
Free delivery, setup and teardown and a no-obligation quote make it easy to work with. For a dependable, full-service party without the luxury price tag, it is a great choice.
Website: thecarnivalfair.com.sg
Location: MEGA @ Woodlands
Google Rating: 5.0 stars (around 60 reviews)
Best known for: Full event management with strong reviews
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4. Happier
Happier is my pick for a themed party with entertainment built in. A full-service planner with over a decade of events, it is strong on themed and glow or UV parties, dinner and dance and a solid entertainment roster, so a party comes with the fun already sorted.
Press-featured and experienced across private and corporate work, it is a safe generalist for a lively adult celebration. It also appears in my baby shower guide. For a themed party done end to end, it is a strong pick.
Website: happier.sg
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Strongly reviewed
Best known for: Themed and glow parties with entertainment
5. Hello Joi
Hello Joi is my pick for the middle ground between styling and planning. It bridges decor and coordination, so it can style a proposal, a dessert table or a milestone birthday and help run it, rather than only dropping off decorations.
With balloon and custom decor as a core strength, it suits proposals and celebrations that want a polished look with some hand-holding. For a styled party without full-service pricing, it is a smart mid-tier choice.
Website: hellojoico.com
Location: Bedok Industrial Park E
Google Rating: Strongly reviewed
Best known for: Styling plus coordination for proposals and parties
6. Estilo & Co
Estilo & Co is my styling pick for an intimate, aesthetic celebration. Its thing is statement tablescaping, backdrops, champagne walls and luxe picnic-style setups, so it makes a home or small-venue party look genuinely designed rather than decorated.
With packages from around S$300 for picnic styling, it is a styling-only service, so you handle the logistics, but the look is the payoff. For a romantic or intimate adult party where the aesthetic leads, it is my choice.
Website: estiloandco.com
Location: Apex @ Henderson
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Luxe picnic styling and statement tablescapes
7. Party Master
Party Master is my pick for a styling one-stop on a budget. It handles customised backdrops, dessert tables and even custom cakes, so for a smaller private celebration you can get the decor and the sweets from one place without a full planner.
It is styling-led rather than full-service, so you coordinate the rest, but the combined decor-and-cake offering is convenient and affordable. For a home birthday that wants a coordinated look, it is a practical choice.
Website: partymastersingapore.com
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Backdrops, dessert tables and custom cakes in one
Contact Party Master directly
8. FunCo
FunCo is my pick for a proposal or a private event that needs discretion. A full-service events company with a strong Google rating, it makes a point of keeping proposal plans confidential from the partner, which is exactly the reassurance you want when planning a surprise.
It covers private events and rentals too, so it scales beyond proposals, and it is a dependable, well-reviewed choice. For a surprise celebration where secrecy matters, it is my pick.
Website: funco.com.sg
Location: MEGA @ Woodlands
Google Rating: Around 4.9 stars
Best known for: Discreet proposal and private event planning
9. Bella Entertainment
Bella Entertainment rounds out the list for luxury and VIP parties. An entertainment-led event agency, it specialises in high-end adult birthdays, private yacht parties and rooftop celebrations, with its own catamaran and live music like jazz and DJs on tap.
That focus on experience-driven, upscale events makes it the pick when the party is as much about the vibe and the setting as the logistics. For a VIP or yacht celebration, it is my recommendation.
Website: singapore-bella-entertainment.com
Location: CBD, plus yacht at Sentosa
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Luxury VIP and yacht parties with live entertainment
How I put this list together
I looked at the service level each planner offers, their niche, what is included, the scale they suit, and the weight of genuine reviews. I spread the list across full-service planners and styling-only specialists so there is a fit for a hands-off luxury event and a budget-conscious home party alike. I kept it to the adult and private lane, and left out kids-party planners and purely corporate event companies.
Details and prices are checked when I publish and revisited as things change. Always confirm the service level, what is included and the budget directly with the planner before you book.
What does a party planner actually do?
It depends on the service level. A full-service planner handles the concept, sources the venue and vendors, manages the budget, builds the run of the day and runs the event on the day, so you can be a guest at your own party. A stylist or decorator makes the party look incredible, backdrops, tablescapes, balloons, dessert tables, but you still coordinate the logistics. A day-of coordinator only runs the event you planned yourself. Knowing which one you are hiring is the key to not overpaying or being left to manage things you thought were covered.
Is it worth hiring a planner for a small private party?
For a small home gathering, a full-service planner is usually overkill, and a stylist or a DIY approach makes more sense. Styling-only services from around S$200 to S$300 can make an intimate party look designed while you handle the rest. Full-service planning becomes worth it once the event is bigger, around 40-plus guests, a milestone or a proposal, or when you simply do not have the time or the wish to manage vendors and logistics. Match the spend to how hands-off you want to be.
What is the difference between full-service, styling-only and day-of coordination?
Full-service planning covers everything from concept to on-the-day management, including venue, vendors and budget. Styling or decor only makes the party look good but leaves the logistics and coordination to you. Day-of coordination sits at the other end: you plan the whole event yourself, and the coordinator simply runs it on the day so you can relax. Styling-only is the cheapest, full-service the most expensive, and day-of coordination is less commonly offered as a standalone service in Singapore. Pick the level that matches how much you want to hand over.
How far in advance should I book a party planner in Singapore?
Book a full-service planner six to twelve weeks ahead for a milestone or larger event, and earlier for a destination celebration or a peak-season date. Styling-only services can often be arranged with two to four weeks notice. Booking earlier gives the planner time to secure the venue and vendors, build the concept and manage the budget properly, which is exactly what you are paying them for. For a proposal, give a discreet planner enough lead time to handle venue permits and logistics without rushing.
The best party planner in Singapore is the one whose service level matches your event, so decide first whether you need full planning, styling only, or just day-of help. Create Your Story is my luxury full-service pick, The Carnival Fair the best-reviewed all-rounder, Estilo & Co the styling choice, and FunCo the discreet proposal specialist. Be clear on your budget, and a good planner will tell you honestly how much help you actually need.
Get the level right and a planner turns a stressful project into an event you can actually enjoy.
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Sources & References (9)
- https://createyourstory.co
- https://www.electricdreamz.com/party-planner
- https://www.thecarnivalfair.com.sg/services/birthday-private-party-planner
- https://happier.sg
- https://www.hellojoico.com
- https://estiloandco.com
- https://www.partymastersingapore.com
- https://www.funco.com.sg
- https://singapore-bella-entertainment.com
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