Why Use An Event Planner?
Surely you can put on a party all by yourself, can’t you?
Yes you can.
But I’ve seen and heard time and time again the laments of well-meaning friends who decided to help someone plan an event, “I didn’t realize planning an event is so much work!”
After all, you only have to: find a top notch caterer, select the proper menu, call in a band, get some tables, decorate the tables, create a fabulous center piece, choose a lighting professional, find a location, negotiate terms, make a guest list, prepare the invitations, print the invitations, mail the invitations, create a theme, decorate accordingly, hire some side attractions, pick a creative photographer/videographer, select some flower arrangements, negotiate hotel rates for out-of-towners, and the list goes on…
Yes, anyone can do it. Do it well? That’s another issue.
Most troubling is, you never get to enjoy your own party!
Then there are corporate events - don’t ask.
Any company that tries to do it themselves are laying to much on the line.
With reputations at stake, it clearly isn’t worth a do-it-yourself approach.
I’ve seen corporate events that were simply pitiful. Two hundred guests standing for 2 hours because there weren’t enough chairs…cold food…sound equipment with no sound…did someone forget the lighting?
Yes. Planning an event is a big production whether you want it to be or not. Your guests will talk - this you can be sure of.
And let’s not forget Murphy’s Law with regards to production: “If anything can go wrong - it will.”
Unless it is your two year olds’ birthday - you might want to consider some professional help and advice.
Seek out someone with experience. Leave it in their court and have fun!
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July 2nd, 2007