PRICING
Our service fee is 20% of the expense of the event. See the Sample Event Budgets table below for typical event expense estimates.
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Final pricing varies based on the city or location, guest count, venue type (restaurant, event space, private estate, etc.), and the complexity of design and decor.
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Our fee applies only to services we directly manage; any services outside our scope are not included in the 20% calculation.
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Our standard day-of team includes a Lead Planner and a Planning Assistant. A Production Manager is added for events involving decor installation.
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Travel and expenses are billed at cost, with pre-approval from the client.
SaMPLE Event BudgeTS (100 guests)
Event Type | Cost / Person | Event Expenses | NYK Fee | Description |
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Single-Day Event (Wedding, Gala) | $1,000 - $3,500 | $100,000 - $350,000 | $20,000 - $70,000 | This includes high-end venues, multi-course catering, premium open bars, custom stationery, designer florals, photographer and videography, professional lighting and A/V, and top-tier entertainment. |
Multi-Day Event (Weekend Wedding, Corporate Retreat) | $1,500 - $4,000 | $150,000 - $400,000 | $30,000 - $80,000 | Immersive, multi-day retreat or weddings often require strict venue minimum spend allocations for catering and mandatory on-site lodging buyouts. |
Hosted Dinner (1 Michelin Star) | $250 - $500 | $25,000 - $50,000 | $5,000 - $10,000 | Buyouts can sometimes be cheaper mid-week, but weekend buyouts will firmly hit the higher end of the range. |
Hosted Dinner (2 Michelin Star) | $500 - $750 | $50,000 - $75,000 | $10,000 - $15,000 | Two-star establishments frequently command strict minimum spends. Expect a baseline buyout minimum requirement of at least $40,000 to $50,000 before taxes and service charges are applied. |
Hosted Dinner (3 Michelin Star) | $750 - $1,500 | $75,000 - $150,000 | $15,000 - $30,000 | For ultra-premium 3-star venues, weekend buyout minimums can easily exceed the $100,000 baseline, sometimes hitting $150,000+ depending on the city and time of year. |