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Carnival Empire prices its services in packages rather than hourly or per-item. Singapore market norms for event planning give a useful reference: full event planning (excluding venue and catering) typically runs S$5,000–25,000+ depending on scope and complexity; kids' birthday party packages covering entertainment and décor sit at S$500–2,500; baby full-month or 100-day bundles range from S$300–2,000; balloon and décor installations typically S$300–1,500. The quoted package price usually covers a defined scope of work, planning hours, and on-site execution. Confirm what is itemised separately: a deposit of 30–50% on signing to secure the date, the balance schedule, travel charges for non-central venues, setup and teardown windows, and GST. Get the full cost breakdown in writing before signing. See the full event planners cost guide for Singapore →

Lead time depends heavily on the event type. For weddings, six to twelve months ahead is the norm for popular dates — peak Saturdays in March, April, October, and November fill earliest. For birthday parties and baby celebrations such as full-month or 100-day events, six to twelve weeks is usually sufficient for in-demand planners and décor specialists, though popular weekends can book faster. Once you have a preferred date in mind, contact Carnival Empire early to check availability and confirm the deposit arrangement that holds the date. A deposit converts an enquiry into a confirmed booking — until it is paid, the date remains open to other clients. For outdoor or semi-outdoor elements, confirm the wet-weather contingency plan at the point of booking, not on the day itself.

The industry standard in Singapore is a 30–50% deposit on signing to secure the event date, with the balance due one to two weeks before the event. The deposit typically covers the date hold, initial planning and design hours, any mock-ups or consultations, and the planner's reserved capacity for that day. Deposits are generally non-refundable but may be transferable to a rescheduled date — confirm this in writing before paying. Ask specifically what happens if a force-majeure circumstance (such as a public-health restriction or a venue closure) requires postponement, and whether the rescheduling window carries a surcharge. For setups at HDB void decks, condominium function rooms, or hotel venues, ask whether Carnival Empire holds public liability insurance and whether a copy of the certificate is available for submission to the venue — some venues require this before permitting setup access.