Monday 10 March 2014

Event planning tips; part 2

  we shared the part 1 of how to plan your event by Ifeoma Anaekwe last week on our blog. Today, we are going to be giving you the part2 of this article.

 

Once you have completed your event vision and done an initial budget based on the must haves,its time to make key decisions that will enable you to design an event that may or may not be able to include enhancements that will bring your event to a higher enjoyment level.


Below is a sample of preliminary budget that allows you to arrive at a very rough estimate of the main expenses for your event.

Invitations
Food
Beverage
Accomodation
Staging
Floral arrangement
Transportation
Decor
Venue rentals
Music
Rehearsal costs
Audiovisuals
Security
Entertainment
Speakers
Labor charges
Lighting
Special effects
Photography
Place cards
Menus
Gifts
Print materials
Promotional materials
Slide shows
Website
Insurance/risk assessment protection
Power charges
Communication costs
Staffing
Event app
Miscellaneous
Event planning management fee

Make a detailed wish list that includes everything possible regardless of cost on a spreadsheet in excel or other accounting software. Setting up your budget on the computer will allow you see where you are and make adjustment to costs as prices come in. 

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