There are many big occasions that require event planning. It might seem easy when you first decide to tackle the event yourself but in reality it can be far more difficult than you think. It takes someone who is very coordinated, can stick to a schedule and definitely stick to a budget. Many people opt out of this situation by hiring an event planner.
That way everything is taken care of for you without you having to worry about the little details. If you want to hire a planner or even if you want to do the planning yourself, this article is for you. It may not answer every question you have about event planning but it can answer some of the basic questions that you need to have an understanding of before you begin.
What does an event coordinator or planner do?
An event coordinator or planner will undertake the event planning and schedule all of the necessary vendors or people that are to be involved in the event. In the case of a party the event planner will plan out the menu, follow the budget, get the party supplies or hire a supplier and will make sure that the event comes to fruition. It can often be a very hectic job trying to keep to the budget and still have all of the necessary pieces in place for the event to take place. The even planner must be well coordinated and be able to work on a timeline.
What type of events does a planner cover?
An event coordinator will cover a huge variety of events. It may be a small cocktail party for a business or it may be a huge, lavish wedding. Some people hire event planning coordinators to plan baby showers and even meetings. If there is an event that is set to take place, chances are that an event planner will be able to cover it. Event planners are vital to making sure that everything is planned and every detail has been covered. The planner has a lot on his or her plate. Even small events can sometimes take quite a bit of attention.
How long of time should I budget for event planning?
That is a very hard question to answer. As an event coordinator you may only be given very short notice. Sometimes the event had a previous coordinator but for some reason the person quit the job or was fired. If you are going to be an event planner you need to be prepared to tackle seemingly impossible deadlines and budgets.
If you are given quite a bit of time to prepare for the event, you still should not squander your time. Being an event coordinator comes with the responsibility of being able to budget your time effectively. If you wait until the last minute you could find unforeseen troubles popping up. It is better to budget your time wisely and make all the preparations you can within the time than to wait until the last minute.
Event planning takes supplies and contacts. What do I need?
The supplies you need will all depend on what even you are planning. As an event planner you will need to make contacts in the floral, food and beverage industries. You will also need to make contacts with people who can provide tables, chairs and linens. It also would not hurt to know tailors and seamstresses just in case you are planning a wedding and you find yourself in need of one.
The more contacts you can make that will help you accomplish your job goal, the better off you will be. As far as supplies go, you will definitely need office staples such as paper, a printer, a computer with internet connection, post it notes and a detailed planner.
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