Events & Occasions ยท Marin, Sonoma & Contra Costa

Celebrations, without the scramble.

Handled Personal Assistant's event planning service has a dedicated assistant coordinate parties, dinners and milestone celebrations, from vendors and invitations to the final details on the day.

Colorful balloons at a celebration
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What your assistant takes care of

What a event planning assistant handles.

Handled Personal Assistant's event planning service has a dedicated assistant coordinate parties, dinners and milestone celebrations, from vendors and invitations to the final details on the day.

01

Birthday and milestone parties

Ideas, vendors, invitations and timelines organized to your budget.

02

Dinners and gatherings

Menus, reservations and logistics for entertaining at home or out.

03

Vendor research and booking

Caterers, rentals and entertainment compared and booked.

04

Invitations and RSVPs

Guest lists managed and responses tracked.

05

Day-of coordination

Deliveries and details checked so you can be a guest at your own event.

06

Follow-up

Thank-you notes, returns and cleanup logistics handled afterward.

How it works

Simple to start, seamless to keep.

Getting started takes one conversation. After that, your assistant works in the background.

01

Book a free call

A quick 20-minute call to understand your life, your schedule and what would make the biggest difference. No commitment.

02

Meet your assistant

We match you with a dedicated, background-checked assistant who works in person in your county and fits your style.

03

Hand things off

Send requests whenever you like. Pay by the hour, or choose a monthly retainer with a lower rate. No long-term contracts.

Pricing

Start with what you need.

No long-term contracts. No surprise fees. Pricing is the same in every county we serve.

Occasional

A La Carte

$65 /hr · 2-hr minimum

For one-off tasks or seasonal support. No retainer required.

  • On-demand availability
  • Billed by card at booking
  • Any task type

Most Popular

Monthly Retainer

From $550 /mo · $45–$55/hr

A dedicated block of hours: 10, 20, 30 or 40 per month.

  • Same assistant every time
  • Priority response within 2 hours
  • Unused hours roll over one month
  • End anytime with 30 days’ notice

Full Coverage

Executive & Family

From $3,360 /mo

Daily, multi-area coordination for households and executives.

  • Near full-time availability
  • Multiple locations supported
  • Weekly reporting sessions

Full details on the pricing page. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.

Events & Occasions questions

Questions, answered.

Can a personal assistant plan a birthday party?
Yes. A Handled assistant can plan and coordinate a party from first idea to the last detail, including vendors, invitations, RSVPs and logistics.
Do you handle small gatherings as well as large events?
Yes. Handled assistants help with anything from a family dinner to a larger milestone celebration.
How is event planning priced?
Handled Personal Assistant charges $65 per hour with a 2-hour minimum ($130) for occasional help. Monthly retainers run from $550 for 10 hours ($55 per hour) to $1,800 for 40 hours ($45 per hour), and Executive & Family Full Coverage starts at $3,360 per month.

Where we work

In person across three counties.

Handled Personal Assistant provides event planning help in person in Marin, Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties.

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Ready to hand it off?

Book a free 20-minute call. We will learn what you need and match you with a dedicated assistant.

Schedule a Free CallOr call 925-332-4450