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Profitable Event Planner Add-Ons Under $100

Boost your revenue with low-cost event add-ons. Discover smart upsells under $100 that clients love and planners profit from.

Disposable Photo TeamJune 20, 2026 3 min read

Why Add-Ons Are a Game-Changer for Event Planners

If you're an event planner looking to grow your income without taking on more clients, add-ons are your secret weapon. These small, affordable extras can significantly increase your average booking value — and the best part? Many cost you very little to deliver.

The key is choosing add-ons that feel premium to clients but are easy for you to execute. Here are some of the most profitable options, all priced under $100 to offer.

Shared Photo Experiences with disposable.photo

One of the most popular event add-ons right now is a shared digital photo album. With disposable.photo, you can create a shared event camera that guests access via a QR code — no app download required. Everyone snaps candid moments, and the photos collect in one place.

This is a fantastic upsell for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and more. Clients love the nostalgia of a disposable camera feel with the convenience of digital sharing. You can offer it as a package add-on for a small fee, and setup takes just minutes. It's one of those event add-ons that practically sells itself.

Printed Photo Mementos

Pairing disposable.photo with a small photo print station turns a digital experience into a tangible keepsake. Portable photo printers like the Canon Selphy or Polaroid Hi-Print cost under $100 and let guests walk away with printed memories. This is a high-perceived-value add-on that clients genuinely remember.

Custom Welcome Signage

Digital welcome signs printed at local print shops can cost as little as $20–$40. Offer a custom event sign as an add-on for $75–$100 and pocket a healthy margin. Clients see signage as a detail they'd otherwise forget, making it an easy yes.

Curated Spotify Playlists

Music sets the mood for any event. Offering a curated, themed Spotify playlist as an add-on is nearly zero cost for you and feels personalized to clients. Charge $50–$75 for this thoughtful touch that elevates their experience.

Favor Coordination

Offer to source and organize small guest favors — candles, seed packets, or branded candy — as a coordination add-on. Clients pay you for the time saved, and you mark up sourcing costs modestly.

Stack Your Add-Ons for Maximum Impact

The smartest planners bundle these add-ons into tiered packages. A "Memory Package" might include disposable.photo access, printed photos, and a welcome sign — all under $200 retail but offering you a solid margin.

Start small, test what resonates with your client base, and watch your revenue grow without adding extra events to your calendar.

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