Monday, January 25, 2010

Be prepared....

The boy scouts have said it for years..."always be prepared".

It's true, almost any mishap can be prevented if you are prepared. When you are planning an event it is imperative that you prepare, prepare, prepare. A successful event is the result of good planning.

Here are some tips to help you pull off a successful event:

1. Start early.

Once you decide that you want to have an event, ask yourself the following:
  • What type of event will I be having?
  • Where do I want to have this event?
  • How many people do I want to invite to this event?

2. Be organized.

  • Make a timeline
  • Keep up with what vendors you want to interview/hire and what venues you are considering.
  • Keep all correspondence with your vendors and venues so that you can refer back to it if necessary.

3. Stay on top of things/Be up to date

  • Keep your correspondence up to date. If prices, services or location changes, be sure to update the master plan.
  • Keep a date book listing payment due dates, vendor confirmations etc

4. Relax

  • All events should be fun. Remember, you had a vision for your event in the very beginning. Don't let the process get in the way of the destination. Enjoy yourself. And if you can't...then hire a planner!

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