God is Awesome! asked:


I was thinking about attending the seminar of a famous wedding planner who’s been on TV for a while. No need to mention her name, you might know or have heard about her. She’s in New Jersey. I want to go because I want to get in the business, but things are a bit tough, but would make the sacrifice. The course fee is $990. Isn’t that a little too much or does it no matter since she’s famous and all? How much would you pay for an event planning course?

June

SChi25 asked:


Within the next few years, after my own wedding is over and we’ve moved into our new place, I’m determined to start my own event planning business after being an office event coordinator for a couple years now. I was wondering how you event/wedding planners starting your own business. I plan on stocking up on plenty of event planning business books (event planning for dummies, anyone?), but does anyone else have any advice for me? Where to begin? What’s most important? I’d love to hear it! Thanks in advance.

Bruce

Leaftech asked:


Is it time to celebrate, impress the boss, marry off the children, reunite with family, or meet those fundraising objectives? A barbeque caterer can certainly help you party with style.

There is nothing like the smell of someone barbequing to get the mouth watering and bring the shoulders down from around your ears. Somehow, there just seems to be something magical about the smell of the barbeque that brings about a sense of relaxation, comfort and easier times. Barbequed food has a flavour and atmosphere that solicits the idea of party and fun, social chatter and laughter.

Planning a party, wedding, office gathering, corporate function, fundraising event, reunion or a gathering of the family clan is a huge undertaking. Why not include a caterer and leave the cooking to the chef in the big white hat flipping your selected specialties on the barbeque. The selection ranges from the simple fare of hamburger patties, hotdogs, and spicy sausage, to something more traditional such as steak and chicken, or perhaps as elaborate as salmon, bacon wrapped oysters or shish kabobs. Food that comes from the grill releases wonderful aromas throughout the party and instills an intimate atmosphere.

Did you know that barbeque catering has become one of the most popular, fun and attractive ways to entertain friends, family and colleagues? When you hire a caterer, you share your ideas and theme and then leave the fuss and muss to the experts. You decide on the style of party, be that an outdoor company party, your dream wedding, or a glamorous cocktail party (no longer passé). Your caterer does the complete planning — all the details and coordination of such items as sound systems, food, tents, tables, chairs, linens, entertainment, decorations, interesting fun concepts and even suggestions on location.

The pleasure to enjoy is all yours; the chaos to coordinate and execute your event is now with the people in the know, your barbeque caterer!



Barry

briek24 asked:


i have been trying to come up with a name for an event planning business i want to start. it would not be strictly weddings, but i’m sure that’s where most of my business will be.

i would like a name that is classy and modern. none of the typical names that you would associate with an event planning business.

so, i was thinking about magnolia events. what do you think?

also, if you have any suggestions for a tag line, it would be much appreciated! thanks!

Larry

Alice Shown asked:


A planner refers to a person that plans each and every aspect of your wedding and corporate event. The success of an event whether wedding or any corporate meeting or seminar depends upon the competency of the planner. No doubt, marriages are made in heaven but a professional wedding planner recreate the aura of heavenly experience on earth and fascinate your guest with their exceptional service.

They manage the overall wedding event and ensure that everything goes exactly as planned right from the initial stage to the closing stage. They will not only assist you in making right selection and choose the perfect wedding vendors and venue but also maintain a balance in what is happening, when it is happening, who is doing it while keeping a strict watch that everything goes within budget.

But you don’t need to worry as both the wedding and corporate event planner is supposed to work under your supervision. Effective communication between you and the planner is quite essential to make the event successful. Just tell him plainly your taste, preferences and desires and it is his responsibility to make arrangements accordingly. Make sure to follow their work and always remember that you are the one who will pay the cash therefore, your decision will always be final and binding.

Wedding is certainly once in a lifetime affair while corporate events strengthen your business and motivate your employees! Therefore you must choose a reliable planner.

The planner should be competent and skilled enough to implement your ideas and understand your needs and objectives. Discuss the plan with him and analyze the aspects of the event will they cover and how much say so are you going to have in the planning?

You should feel comfortable with them as you will be spending considerable amount of time with them. Planning an event whether corporate or wedding can be a great deal of fun, but there are often several hectic times as well. A professional planner can go a long way in making your event memorable and mesmerizing.



Julio