Event Planning Tips
Event Planning Tip 1 - The Venue
When choosing a venue for your party, to celebrate your special occasion, make sure it ticks all the boxes.
That the venue provides the ambience you desire for your party
That the location is good for you and your guests, for travelling to and from etc
That there is plenty of parking for you and your guests
Event Planning Tip 2 - The Speakers
When organising a business event, to promote and build your business, choosing the right speakers for the event will make the difference between an exciting, fun event, that everyone is talking about for a long time and a boring, dull event that impresses no one.
Make sure your speakers are relevant to you and your business
Choose speakers that are well known in their field
Choose speakers that will bring great content and personality to the event
Event Planning Tip 3 - The Theme
When deciding on a theme for your party, to celebrate your special occasion, make sure it is one that your guest will enjoy. It will make the difference between a mediocre party and one that is memorable, amazing and fun.
Choose a theme that will reflect your personality and things you enjoy
Choose a theme that you will really love
Research your theme well, so that you can turn your venue into that theme and not just add it to your venue
Event Planning Tip 4 - The Schedule
When organising the schedule for your business event, to help build and promote your business, make sure that it is very clear, to ensure the event runs smoothly
If you are having speakers at your event, ensure that you allow enough time for each one, so they do not feel rushed
Allow plenty of time for refreshments and comfort breaks so that your delegates / guests remain comfortable
Remember to add a bit of time to the schedule to ensure that your guests stay awake and enjoy the event
Event Planning Tip 5 - The venue for a business event
When deciding on the venue for your business event, to help build and promote your business, make sure it represents your brand well and sets the scene for the type of event you wish to have.
Choose a venue that is in a good location for your delegates to find and get to without difficulties
When choosing the venue, decide on what type of event you want it to be. Would a hotel function room or a stately home more suit the event?
Make sure the venue can cater for all your event needs, including catering, refreshments and any on site equipment you may require.
Event Planning Tip 6- The Guest list for a business event
When considering the guest list for your business event, to help build and promote your business, who are you going to invite to join you is vital
Consider the type of event, do you want to invite existing clients, to say thank you for their continuing custom
Do you want to invite potential clients to tell them about you and your business?
Do you want to sell tickets to the event, to clients who want to listen to a professional giving them advice on a particular subject ?
Event Planning Tip 7 - The Entertainment
When deciding on what type of entertainment you would like to have at your party, to celebrate your special occasion, you need to think of the theme of your party and what type of entertainment you would like to have
Dont book a magician if you are having a Latino night theme
Take time to research different suppliers of the entertainment you want to have, dont just go for the cheapest, or the first one you find
Ask for recommendations or reviews from people who have used the entertainment before so you can be sure of what quality of entertainment you are going to get
Event Planning Tip 8 - Make sure you enjoy it
Once you have decided on the venue, the theme, the decorations, the food, the entertaiment and every detail you have to consider when organising the party, to celebrate your speccial occasion, you need to make sure you enjoy it
Make sure you are clear of exactly what you want and how you wish the party to go
Invite the right people to help you celebrate and make the evening fun
Relax, once its all organised the important thing is to enjoy the party.
Event Planning Tip 9 - The Event manager
When deciding to have a party to celebrate your special occasion, or an event to help build and promote your business, choose the right event manager to help you and ensure your party or event is memorable, amazing and fun.
Meet with the event manager before you make any decicions, so that you are happy they will be able to help you create the party or event of your dreams
Be aware of the difference between a good event manager and a bad event manager
Remember an event manager can organise everything for you, taking away all the stress so you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the party or event