Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Event and wedding planners in Malta
Dapperlance lists wedding and event planners in Malta, based in towns including Żebbuġ, St Julian's and Attard and working across Malta, Gozo and abroad. Between them they cover full wedding planning and design, destination wedding logistics and paperwork for couples marrying from abroad, on-the-day coordination, decor and venue styling, and corporate event and meeting planning for businesses. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What does a wedding planner cost in Malta?
Wedding planning in Malta is quoted per couple, and none of the planners we checked publish a price list or a fee structure online. We checked the planners' own websites in September 2026 and each one asks you to request a proposal or complete a questionnaire instead. The table below shows how the work is usually priced so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
| Service | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| Full planning and design | Per wedding, either a flat fee or a percentage of your total budget, quoted after a consultation |
| Day-of or on-the-day coordination only | A separate, usually lower, flat fee from full planning |
| Destination wedding for couples abroad | Per wedding, plus the planner's travel and accommodation where relevant |
| Corporate event or meeting planning | Per event, based on headcount and format (in person, hybrid or virtual) |
| Decor, styling and equipment add-ons | Priced separately per item or package, on top of the planning fee |
Three things move the price. Guest count and venue: a large wedding with multiple venues (church, reception, after-party) takes more coordination hours than a small ceremony in one place. Scope: full planning from the first venue visit costs more than hiring a planner just for the final weeks or the day itself. Distance: couples planning from abroad add time for video calls across time zones and for a planner who may need to visit local venues and suppliers on their behalf.
How to choose a wedding planner in Malta
There is no licensing scheme for wedding or event planners in Malta, so ask for references and see photos or video of weddings they have actually run here. The legal side of getting married is handled separately, by the Marriage Registry, not the planner. Couples must book an appointment with a Marriage Registry officer at least three months before the wedding date to publish the banns, whether the ceremony is civil or religious. Foreign couples need birth certificates and identification documents, apostilled or legalised unless issued in the EU, plus certified translations of anything not in English or Maltese.
Ask which registration route applies to you. The marriage registration fee itself, separate from any planner's fee, is €25.65 when both spouses live in Malta, €51.30 when one spouse lives abroad, and €76.95 when both do, higher again for a ceremony outside the Marriage Registry building. A planner experienced with destination weddings usually knows this process and can tell you which documents to start gathering first.
Common mistakes to avoid: leaving the banns appointment until a few weeks before the date (the three month window catches people out, especially couples living abroad), assuming the planner handles the legal paperwork without asking, and booking a full planning package when you only need someone for the final month. Get the fee structure, what is included, and the cancellation terms in writing before paying a deposit.
Browse the planners listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Event Staff, Equipment & Decor, Catering & Private Chefs and Musicians & Bands.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding planner cost in Malta?
Malta wedding planners quote per couple and do not publish prices online, either a flat fee or a percentage of your total budget depending on the planner. Expect a lower fee for day-of coordination only, and a higher one for full planning from the first venue visit. Request a proposal from a few planners and compare what each fee actually includes.
How far in advance do we need to arrange the marriage paperwork in Malta?
Book an appointment with a Marriage Registry officer at least three months before the wedding date to publish the banns. This applies to civil and religious ceremonies and to couples marrying from abroad. Leaving it later risks missing your date.
What documents do foreign couples need to marry in Malta?
Birth certificates and identification documents are required, apostilled or fully legalised unless issued in an EU country, along with certified translations of any document not in English or Maltese. The Marriage Registry may ask for other documents depending on each spouse's civil status. Check the current list with the Registry before your appointment.
Does a wedding planner handle the legal marriage registration for us?
Not automatically. The planner organises the day itself, the venues and the suppliers, but the banns appointment and the paperwork are submitted to the Marriage Registry by the couple or their representative. Ask your planner early whether they assist with this step or only with the event.
Can a Malta-based planner organise a destination wedding for a couple living abroad?
Yes, several planners listed here specialise in exactly this, coordinating venues, vendors and paperwork remotely and meeting couples in person closer to the date. Expect extra planning time for time zone differences and for document legalisation, which takes longer from outside the EU.