Event Investment Calculator | M.L. Events Management & Production

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Tell us about your event

Choose the category that best reflects the event’s primary purpose.

PersonalWeddings, birthdays, graduations, showers and private celebrations

CommunityMission-driven, educational, fundraising or public-serving programming

CommercialBrand activations, markets, corporate, employee and revenue-focused events

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Choose the support that feels closest

It’s okay if you’re unsure. Your answers below will help us recommend the right fit.

Event SupportChoose defined services while remaining primarily responsible for your event

CoordinationYou’ve planned it; we’ll finalize the logistics and lead the event day

Planning + CoordinationYou need help developing the plan and carrying it through event day

Planning + ProductionComprehensive planning and operational leadership from concept through execution

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Build your support plan

Add only the standalone services that would make your event easier.

Perfect for reinforcement: You keep the lead while our team steps in with focused expertise. New standalone engagements carry a $175 professional-service minimum.

Vendor help neededUses the total number of vendors entered in the event details below.

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Help us confirm the right fit

These details let us guide you without turning this into a lengthy intake form.

How much is already planned?

Have most vendors been selected?

Formal program, speakers or performances?

AV, staging or technical production?

Multiple rooms, zones or activity areas?

Substantial setup or installation?

Which additional features apply?

Registration or check-in Significant rentals or load-in Performers, speakers or VIPs Multiple locations Vendor marketplace Complex breakdown

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Share the event size and logistics

We use these details to understand scope—not to add a flat per-person planning fee.

Estimated guests

Event duration

Total number of vendorsExamples include venues, caterers, DJs, photographers, florists, rental companies, entertainers and security.

Distance from our Detroit officeParking, tolls, lodging and direct expenses may apply. Travel does not include décor or equipment delivery.

How soon is the event?Larger planning and production projects should be booked at least 30 days ahead. Rush pricing may apply to shorter timelines.

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Add finishing support

Choose only what you may need. Each selection updates your preliminary range.

Event design guidance$400–$625 Marketing & promotion$500–$1,000+ Media & content coordination$300–$650+ · Photography, video and editing not included Décor delivery or retrieval$150–$275+ · Installation not included Welcome or event signageStarting at $100 Basic backdrop assemblyStarting at $150 · Specialty installation additional Décor installation$150–$250+ or skilled-labor pricing

Preferred Décor Access: Planning and Production clients may receive preferred access to eligible M.L.-owned décor. Physical décor, installation, transportation, consumables and specialty purchases remain subject to scope.

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Would an extra set of hands help?

Add standard event hands for guest support and general event assistance.

Standard Event Hands · $45/hour per personGreeters, runners, check-in attendants, guest support and basic setup/breakdown. Standalone staffing requires two people for at least four hours.

Hours per team member

Need specialized support? Event leads, production teams and technical professionals are available after consultation.

Build your event investment.