Event Planning Made Easy

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MAKE EVERY EVENT A SMASHING SUCCESS...IN SEVEN SIMPLE STEPSWhether you're organizing a company party, a product launch, or a fund-raising gala, planning a major event can be a daunting task. Now the industry leaders who've organized major events for the 1996 Olympics and for several Fortune 500 companies make it easy for anyone to plan a successful function--in seven timesaving steps:1.Determine the Five "W"s and, Always, "How"... Who, What, Where, When, Why, and "How big is your budget?"2. Take Care of the Nuts and Bolts ...A surefire system to choose the perfect time and place3. Create a Project Blueprint ...The smart way to keep track of contacts, guest lists, menus, staff, sound, décor, security, etc. in one book4. Design Your Event ...Harness your creativity with looks and ideas to suit any venue5. Envision Your Event ...Hints to achieve an overall look, sound, and feel6. Finish the Unseen Details ...Tips and techniques to help pull off the event as smoothly as possible7. Post Event Follow-Up ...Following through with cleanup, expenses, and thank you notes"My experience working with Paulette and Jodi Wolf has been an incredible one."--Preston Bailey, author of Preston Bailey's Design for Entertaining"The team of Paulette and Jodi Wolf represents the very best in the special event business."--Lisa Hurley, Editor, Special Events Magazine"This book will provide great insight as to how to organize your important events."--Deloris Jordan, President, Michael Jordan's Family Foundation[insert sidebar:]Event Planning Made Easyis perfect for:Corporate partiesFund-raising galasProduct launchesWeddings and receptionsDestination conventionsFamily reunionsAward banquetsHoliday partiesChurch eventsFashion showsAthletic eventsDedications and GroundbreakingsAnd much more[FLAP COPY:]Planning an event for your company, club, charity group, or family?Learn the secrets of the pros.No matter what the scale, budget or occasion, event planning can be an immense challenge. There's a reason why companies often hire outside specialists to handle the task. These specialists know what they're doing. But there's no reason you can't use the proven secrets of professionals to plan your own successful events.Written by Paulette Wolf and Jodi Wolf--the industry's top leaders in corporate event production--this simple comprehensive guide takes you through every step of the party-planning process, from early conceptualization, sourcing and contracting, to last-minute details and follow-ups. By taking advantage of their years of experience, you can easily sidestep stress, balance the budget, anticipate problems--and create a smoothly run event that makes a positive, lasting impression. These time-tested tricks of the trade will help you to:Choose the right venue at the best priceCreate an organized event bookDevelop an ideal menu and themeBook entertainment, staff, and caterersManage behind-the-scenes operations and securityMake every event a smashing successEvent Planning Made Easy takes the guesswork out of party organization--so you have more time to focus on the creative and social aspects of the job. The book even includes all the fill-in sheets and forms you'll need to keep track of everything. Event production may be work, but when you know the secrets of the pros, you'll be surprised at how fun and rewarding it can be.[Add author photo] [credit: John Reilly Photogrphay] Paulette Wolf and Jodi Wolf are founders and presidents of Paulette Wolf Events & Entertainment (PWEE). Nationally recognized as industry leaders in corporate event planning, they have provided services

Step One: Determine The Five Ws and, Always, HowStep Two: Take Care of the Nuts and BoltsStep Three: Create a Project BlueprintStep Four: Design Your EventStep Five: Envision Your EventStep Six: Finish with the Unseen DetailsStep Seven: Post Event Follow-UpAppendix A: FormsAppendix B: List of Terms and PhrasesIndexAbout the Authors