My Perfect Party |Suppliers

Frequently Asked Questions

How much help can you give me to plan my party

A lot depends on much help you need - how much you want to do yourself, and how much time you have to commit to planning your party. As a dedicated party planner, we’re here to make the process as easy as possible, stress-free, and hopefully fun! Whether you need a little guidance or full event management, we tailor our support to suit you.

Here's some ways we can help you ...

Creative party concepts, themes & styling
Budget planning & timelines
Sourcing the perfect venue or setting up at home (including clearing up after your party!)
Organising catering, drinks, and entertainment
Hire of marquees, tables, chairs & décor
Coordinating cakes, balloons & party extras
On-the-day coordination so you can relax and enjoy! (really important if you want to relax and enjoy yourself!)

We offer everything from complete party planning to just a few hours of expert help—perfect for busy hosts who want a fabulous party without the overwhelm and time consuming hours that come with planning.

Are you in Melbourne?

Planning a party in Melbourne? Whether you're hosting a glamorous milestone birthday, an intimate engagement celebration, or a large-scale corporate function, our experienced Melbourne party planners can make your party planning seamless and unforgettable.

We have a small warehouse based in Essendon/Moonee Ponds area - so we're centrally based to cover all areas of Melbourne (& Mornington Peninsular and Geelong!).

From backyard birthdays in Brighton to luxe rooftop cocktail parties in the CBD, we bring creativity, organisation, and a can-do attitude to every party we plan. Our mission? To turn your ideas into a celebration your guests will rave about. Check out our reviews from previous clients.

Since 2010, we've specialised in party planning services across Melbourne, offering everything from event styling and venue sourcing to marquee hire, furniture rental, and on-the-day coordination. No matter the occasion, our little team (with big energy) brings the wow factor—while keeping your vision, timeline, and budget front of mind.

Why Choose a Melbourne Party Planner?

Melbourne’s vibrant event scene offers countless possibilities—but it can also be overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Our party planners take care of the details, so you can enjoy your celebration stress-free. We know the best local suppliers, trending themes, and hidden-gem venues throughout Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

Contact Allison or Lana today, it'll be easy and fun!

How much does it cost to plan a party?

It depends on the size and style of the event. We don't have a set price list as we know most people want something different and special.

As a guide, if you want to host say 50 guests at home for your 40th birthday party - prices can vary widely depending on your style, priorities, and whether you’re hiring help or doing a bit of DIY - but we recommend you work on around $200 per person if your looking for a chic and elegant party. This amount could include food, drinks, wait & bar staff, furniture hire, set up and styling, party planner and entertainment.

If you're after a low key, mostly DIY party, then we suggest you budget for around $100 per person.

Unsure? We offer customised packages to suit different budgets. Contact us for a personalised quote!

I live in Brissie & need help with my party

We are the original 'perfect party' in Brissie. Since 2010 we've been all over Brisbane working with clients to deliver great parties and special events.

Our local Brisbane crew brings a creative eye, strong supplier relationships, and years of event experience to every celebration. We're passionate about bring together events that reflect your personality and style – whether it's fun and laid-back or polished and luxurious.

Over the years we've worked with private clients, businesses, schools, and community groups across Brisbane and surrounding areas. No party is too big or too small – if it’s worth celebrating, it’s worth doing right!

From South Bank to the bustling atmosphere of Fortitude Valley and the tranquil waterfront of New Farm, we’re here to plan parties across Brissie city and surrounding suburbs & up to the Peninsula.

Enough about us ... let's start helping you plan your party. Contact us, is super easy to start!

I want a party, but where do I start

Start by deciding the purpose of your event, your budget, and a rough guest list. From there, you can choose a date, book a venue, and start planning the fun stuff like themes, catering, and entertainment.

I live on the Gold Coast do you have someone local to help me?

Meet Natalie – Your Expert Party Planner on the Gold Coast

When it comes to creating unforgettable events, no one does it quite like Natalie. With a flair for detail, a passion for creativity, and years of experience under her belt, Natalie is the heart and soul of our party planning team on the Gold Coast.

From luxe events and milestone birthdays to corporate functions and intimate gatherings, Natalie brings every event to life with style and precision. She’s known for her warm personality, stress-free planning approach, and the ability to turn even the wildest ideas into reality. Whether you're dreaming of a beachside celebration, a chic garden soirée, or a themed extravaganza, Natalie knows exactly how to make it happen — and make it look effortless.

Her local knowledge and trusted vendor connections across the Gold Coast mean you're in expert hands from start to finish. With Natalie at the helm, you’ll be free to relax and enjoy the celebration — just as it should be.

Looking for a party planner who truly gets it? Natalie’s your go-to. Contact Nat today Contact Nat

Do you run Corporate Events?

Yes. Don't let our name fool you, we do more than parties! We have a huge amount of corporate event experience. We organise, set up and style corporate events in addition to private parties and other type of gatherings. As party planners we have specialised knowledge which can be particularly valuable for businesses looking to create a professional and polished event. We can bring creative ideas and innovative concepts - helping businesses create memorable and engaging events that align with brand and core business goals.

Overall, hiring a party planner for corporate events allows businesses to enhance their event management capabilities, maintain a professional image and delivery successful and enjoyable experiences or employees, clients and stakeholders. Let's talk ...

I'm not very creative, can you help me bring my ideas to life?

We love getting creative and with our experience and expertise we can bring not only fresh ideas to the table, we can run with your concepts and bring them to life. Whether you have a specific theme in mind or need suggestions for decorations and entertainment, we can provide inspiration and ensure every detail of your event is a stand out.

I've already sent my invitations, can I still hire your services?

Yes most definitely. It's often at this time people start to panic and think "wow this is really happening". We can help! Planning a party can be overwhelming, especially if you're juggling work, family or other responsibilities. As a party planner, we can handle all the details and logistics - allowing you to relax and enjoy the event without worrying about the behind the scenes stuff.

Why should I hire a party planner?

When you’re planning an event or party, doing everything yourself is a very big job - it gets stressful and time consuming. Once you hire a party planner you’ll feel instant relief that you have someone by your side, working with you to create the most perfect party, for you and your guests! My Perfect Party service includes unlimited email and phone support leading up to your party.

What are the benefits of hiring a party planner?

You’ll save time.
Organising a party can be time consuming – we’ll save you spending hours searching caterers, marquee companies, decorating ideas, staff, entertainment.

You’ll save money.

We’ve seen it all before! You’ve just jumped online and spent a hundred dollars of decorations – they’ve arrived and you don’t know what to do them.

You’ll have a great looking party.

We know how to turn a good looking space into some really special. With our experience we know the best places to position tables and chairs, where to set up a bar space or dance floor. We know how big a marquee needs to be and how to decorate it. Hey and of course we also have a few tricks up our sleeve to turn your event to … wow!

Can you assist me save money on my party?

When you’re hosting a party and trying to keep costs down, hiring a party planner planner might seem like an unnecessary expense. But it’s not!

At My Perfect Party once we know what your budget is, we’ll try and do everything we can to work within it. With our experience we can recommend where you can save some money and reduce costs on items you may not need.

We have excellent relationship with our suppliers across Australia, we’ll ask if they can work with us on price to meet your budget - we’ll also try and pass on any industry discounts we get from our suppliers.

What is different about My Perfect Party than other event planners?

Since 2015, we've built committed and passionate teams of Party Planners, Co-ordinators, Event Decorator & Stylists across Australia. Our business is full time for us, it's not a hobby or a part time gig - it's what we do everyday - which gives us the time to really focus on our clients.

Owner Allison Barrett has over 30 year's event experience - a true professional at what she does (but doesn't forget to have some fun along the way!) Her knowledge and unrivalled experience of running all aspects of events (both small and large) is why My Perfect Party has helped hundreds of people host the perfect party.

Our expert and superstar team of planners and stylists follow Allison’s lead of always going the extra mile to ensure 100% client satisfaction.

We have experienced teams in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Brisbane, ready to help you party ... let's do it!

What areas do you service?

Whilst most of our jobs are within 20-40km of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast – we will travel to other locations, including Mornington Peninsular & Surf Coast (Victoria), Hunter Valley, Central Coast and South Coast (NSW), Redcliffe to Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast to Byron/Tweed (Qld).

What services do you offer?

We offer as much or as little support you need! From full party/event management to sourcing invitations, catering, entertainment, wait and bar staff. We also design and implement lighting productions and so much more. No request is too big or too small.

Do you have a price list?

We specialise on creating unique and individual parties – specific to your needs and budget. We have some ‘standard’ packages that we can build on. However, there’s not specific pricelist. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll put together a quotation for you!

You are Australia wide, so who handles my party?

After your initial enquiry, you will be assigned one of our specialist Senior Party Planners. After accepting our initial quote your Party Planner will liaise with your local Party Co-ordinator and Stylist and make a time to meet you at your home or venue. From there your Party Planner and Co-ordinator will liaise and do all the behind the scenes work to create and deliver your perfect party! Your main point of contact is your Party Planner.

So, regardless of what state your party is being held you will be in safe hands!

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