EVENT PLANNING
What Is Event Planning?
This question actually breaks down into two questions:
What kinds of events are we talking about? And,
What is event planning?
The first and foremost thing to do while planning an event is to know about the client's expectations.
When a client first approaches you for assigning a task, sit with him and find out what he wants and how he
wants it. Keep in mind the fact that the client has a very hazy idea of what he wants. He expects you to
change that hazy idea into a reality. So you first need to strike a good rapport with him. Once you know his
expectations you can start giving your inputs. Since you are a professional event planner he is bound to believe
that you have a better knowledge about these things and will respect your judgement.
In this module on event planning you will be learning the following
• Identifying the event
• Budgeting
• Catering
• Venue
• Security
• Hiring and rentals
• Publicity and Promotion
What Is Event Planning?
This question actually breaks down into two questions:
What kinds of events are we talking about? And,
What is event planning?
The first and foremost thing to do while planning an event is to know about the client's expectations.
When a client first approaches you for assigning a task, sit with him and find out what he wants and how he
wants it. Keep in mind the fact that the client has a very hazy idea of what he wants. He expects you to
change that hazy idea into a reality. So you first need to strike a good rapport with him. Once you know his
expectations you can start giving your inputs. Since you are a professional event planner he is bound to believe
that you have a better knowledge about these things and will respect your judgement.
In this module on event planning you will be learning the following
• Identifying the event
• Budgeting
• Catering
• Venue
• Security
• Hiring and rentals
• Publicity and Promotion