Okay, let’s tackle this. So Marianne has 34 years of experience in event planning, which is a long time. She’s also skilled in multiple areas like marketing, public relations, and customer service. However, her experience is in a specific niche (ice sculpture) rather than a broad range of industries. Location is Dickinson, Texas, which might affect rates. Considering her extensive experience, I’ll estimate a lower rate, around $75 per hour, which is more in line with event planning rates in the US.