Event Planning

The process of planning an event or function such as a wedding, party, festival, ceremony or convention. It requires skills such as planning, organisation, budgeting, co-ordinating transport, acquiring permits, assessing health and safety regulations, and managing catering and staff at events. The specific roles of an event planner may vary according to the motif of the event. Event planners may also be directly involved in publicising and evaluating the event. Key responsibilities of the planner is to develop strategies for success, and to oversee the logistics of the event. Logistics may include factors such as obtaining building and parking permits, utility support, set-up (including toilets, tables and chairs, tents, parking and tents), clean-up, public services (fire and police departments) and cleanup. People hire event planners because they feel they lack the expertise organise one themselves. Event planners themselves often have prior work experience in an aspect of special events, such as catering and some often obtain certifies qualifications form Universities to kick-start their careers. Broadly speaking, events usually fall into two markets, corporate and social. Corporate events are not exclusive to companies and may also include charities and non-profit organisations. Social events include birthdays, anniversaries or religious events.