Whether it is a small birthday or a function for five hundred, our free service makes it easy to price party planners in KwaZulu-Natal. Your brief goes to a party planner serving towns and cities across KwaZulu-Natal, so you can compare prices and what is included before you pay a deposit.
Party Planners in KwaZulu-Natal
Party planner requests in KwaZulu-Natal include kids' birthdays, 21sts, baby showers and parties at home or in a hall. Tell us the occasion, guest numbers, venue and the theme or colours you like, so party planners serving KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of KwaZulu-Natal can send accurate quotes.
Want to know more first? Our party planners guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Events in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal has an events scene built around the coast and the hills, with beach and estate weddings in Umhlanga, Ballito and the South Coast, hotel and conference events at the Durban ICC, and garden and country venues along the Midlands Meander near Howick and Hilton. Corporate functions, school events, traditional ceremonies, church gatherings and large community celebrations fill the calendar, and Durban hosts festivals and sporting events. Summers are hot and humid with heavy afternoon storms, and winters are mild and dry. Planners and hire companies work from Durban, Umhlanga, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands, and travel up and down the coast.
Typical party planners requests in the area come from:
- Weddings and traditional ceremonies: a bridal shower, kitchen tea or bachelorette lunch with a theme, decor and games
- Corporate functions and year-end parties: an office birthday, baby shower or milestone celebration for a colleague with simple catering
- Conferences, launches and expos: a speakers' welcome braai or networking drinks hosted outside the main programme
- Funerals, church and cultural gatherings: a church tea, baby shower or women's day lunch with decor and snacks
- Festivals, markets and sports days: a street party or holiday market with a children's corner, music and food stalls
- Birthdays and private parties: a 21st, 40th or 50th with a theme, cake table, bar and music, at home or a venue
- School events and matric dances: a class party, a graduation tea or a fundraising fun day run by the parents' committee
- Kids' parties and baby showers: a themed children's party with a castle, entertainer, activities and food for the parents
Local tips for KwaZulu-Natal
Common here: beach and estate weddings, Midlands garden venues, Durban conferences. Ask each supplier to allow for this: ask whether a rain plan and a backup indoor space are included in the quote. Suppliers usually come from here: planners and hire companies in Durban, Umhlanga, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands.
Party Planners usually suits birthdays, 21sts, kids' parties, showers, at a scale of 10 to 150 guests. A quote normally covers theme, decor, setup, food and entertainment, and setup the morning of, or the day before. Locally: summer heat, humidity and afternoon storms: ask for waterproof marquees and cooling.
What to include in your request
- Occasion, age of the guest of honour and date
- Number of adults and children
- Venue, or whether it is at home
- Theme, colours and entertainment you want
- Budget for planning, decor and food
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Service area: KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds
Event companies, planners and hire companies on our network work throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga, Ballito, Richards Bay, Newcastle, Port Shepstone. For farm venues and smaller towns, ask what the delivery and travel charge is and whether setup the day before is included.