An event planner is a great investment for any gathering. Whether you are hosting a birthday party or a Bar Mitzvah, hiring a professional to help you plan your gathering will not only eliminate stress for you, but also help your party be a huge success!

What are the benefits of hiring an event planner?

Experience in Running an Event.

If you are not an event planner yourself, you probably don't run events on a regular basis. Hiring this role is a great investment because you will be using someone who has a lot of experience in running events. Someone who plans events for a living will have ideas that you have not thought about. They will also know in advance some things that you will need to trouble shoot.

If you are planning a larger event like a wedding, hiring an event planner will keep you from unnecessary stress. A good planner will help you plan your event and help navigate you through the steps that need to be taken leading up to the event.

Connections with Needed Vendors.

The planner will have many connections with different vendors for events like birthday parties, graduation parties, and celebrations. Most event planners will have a list of preferred vendors. These are people they have worked with in past events that showed great service and quality in their craft. Here are some vendors you might need to make connections with for your event.

• Caterer
• Bartender Service
• Balloon Arch
• Photo Ops
• Red Carpet Service
• Valet
• Photographer/Videographer
• Servers
• Ice Sculptures

When looking for event venues or a place to have your party, an event planner can help guide you to the best options. A professional planner will know what are the best rental spots in your area. They will help you navigate what you need in a venue and what questions you should ask.

Creative Ideas.

Finally, most event planners are extremely creative! They will help you brainstorm and plan for your big event! Don't try to do it alone. More creative juices flowing often leads to better ideas! Use the experience of your planner to make your party the best it can be!

What should I look for in an event planner?

Not all event planners are created equal. You will want to make sure that the person you hire actually knows what they are doing. Ask your friends and family for people or companies they have used in the past. A personal referral is always a great way to go. However, if not, you can always jump online and look at reviews about different options.

When looking for an event planner, you will want to make sure the person you choose has great communication skills. If they do not respond back in a timely manner or start ghosting you, this is not the person for you. You must have some kind of chemistry with this person. If you are planning a personal event like a birthday celebration or wedding, you will want them to care about the details of your life. After all, this is a big day for you!

How can an event planner help you?

An event planner is going to make a huge different in your next event. However, if you choose someone that is not great at their job, that may cause you even more stress! Here are some ways an event planner can help you plan your next event.

• This hire will help free you from too many responsibilities on the big day.
• This hire will communicate with all your vendors.
• This hire will coordinate with the venue all needed details.
• This hire can give you peace of mind.

All these things are very helpful and needed for your next event! Depending on the cost of this person, an event planner is a great option to make your event run smooth. Here is another great article to help you plan your next big day. Happy planning!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What if I don't have the budget to hire a professional event planner?
A: If this hire is not in your budget, for the day of the event, you could possibly ask a close friend or family member to be your planner or coordinator for the day of the event. You are capable of doing this yourself; however, an extra set of hands and eyes will help your event run more smooth.

Q: Do I need an event planner and an event coordinator?
A: Typically, the planner the event leading up to the event. An event coordinator runs the actual event. These can be two different people or the same person.