Okay, let’s tackle this. So Cookie Green has 37 years of experience as an event planning owner. That’s a lot of experience! Typically, event planners with her level of experience can charge higher rates. Let’s look at some benchmarks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, event planners with 10+ years of experience can earn around $50,000 - $75,000 per year. However, since Cookie is an owner and has a strong reputation, I’ll estimate her hourly rate to be on the higher side. Considering her extensive experience and the fact that she’s based in Irvington, NJ, which is a relatively affluent area, I’ll estimate her hourly rate to be around $125 per hour.