Whether it be a big conference for your company, a fundraiser for the charity near and dear to your heart, your best friend’s wedding, or your own kid’s birthday party – we all know that it is high season for events, of all types, here in the Valley!
No matter if the event is designed to celebrate, educate, or motivate – the process has the potential to be stressful. Yet nearly every single day, I’m still asked WHY someone should hire an event planner. So here’s the long and the short of it…
Top 10 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
10. It’s YOUR Budget
Some people think hiring an event planner costs too much money – not true! You set your budget and in the end, an event planner’s job is to help you save money and time!
9. Eeeny Meeny Miny Moe
We don’t pick sides! When everyone has an opinion and everyone thinks it’s “their party/event,” we approach the situation without bias, act as a buffer, and help all parties involved see and understand the different perspectives.
8. Fire Fightin’
We are skilled in crisis management, or “putting out fires”. We’ve got backup plans galore and can handle almost all situations with style and grace, without ever skipping a beat.
7. Read between the Lines
Contracts can be very intimidating and overwhelming – especially when you’re dealing with so many at one time! We’ve reviewed hundreds of contracts, from all types of vendors, and we know what to look for to help clients get the most bang for their buck!
6. In the Know
Lucky for us (and you!), it’s our job to stay up on the latest industry trends! We’re the first to know of the season’s hottest colors, popular themes, new venues and entertainers, and we also know when something has run its course!
5. You’re Busy
You have a lot going on! Between your job, volunteer work, driving carpool, blah, blah, blah – who has time to plan an event? We do! And we will help keep you and all of the vendors on track by managing a very detailed timeline.
4. Our Peeps
In short, we know good people. We align ourselves with the best of the best. Many event planners build their businesses on relationships. And because of this, we have great working relationships with many vendors. This translates to improved experiences and better deals for our clients!
3. Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match
There are dozens of qualified vendors in each category and even though it may sound like fun, there is no need to meet with every single florist or caterer in the state of Arizona! Let us save you time, energy (and a few headaches!) and match you with the most qualified candidates that meet your needs, and together, we can narrow down from there.
2. The Big Picture
The band or DJ you hire is going to knock your socks off when it comes to music, and your florist is going to have all of your guests saying “oooh” and “aaah”! While each vendor is going to be so focused on impressing you with what they know best, as they should, your event planner will be embracing the big picture and making sure every aspect of your big event goes smoothly.
1. Mix & Mingle
Another perk of being an event planner, is that we get to help our clients look good! By coordinating vendors, making sure everyone is where they need to be and when, we take the stress off of you on event day. It’s your day – you should be able to mix, mingle, network, and celebrate all you want!
