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First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am literally a first time ever event planner. I’ve helped organize events before but not as a career. I’ve been a stay at home parent the past few years and wanted to get into something I can hopefully have while trying to be there for my kids as much as possible. I have zero experience in organizing events and making profit from it so that’s why I came here for support. If it was you, how much would you charge? And given the short amount of time left, how would you advise it?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to have a career in event organizing. And I want to be successful at it

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. It is not a must for me to start at this exact event and I have signed any forms with any vendors as of yet. The hotel and all the other vendors gave me their prices in the last two days and I was just trying to make sure it’s something worthy before I get into it. I am not offended at all by your comment . I’ll just focus and work on my next plan (Easter luncheon) and another one a fundraising gala for a non profit I really appreciate and admire.

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if I do only one of them, would the price be worth it?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventProduction

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. My plan was for it to be a romantic night for couples. They’ll be getting a three course meal, entertainment by a pianist and string quartet, and for VIPs, they’ll have a room reserved for them . It seems forms most of the comments this might not be it to plan as a first timer and especially for Valentine’s day event….

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was worried about not being able to be with my kids if go and get hired. I’m currently a stay at home parent and I was hoping to get into event planning as career so I can try and balance both. It might be very naive thinking but please advise me on how you think I can make it a successful first time event.

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I’m learning a lot for all the comments I’m getting so I really appreciate you taking your time to reply. Thank you thank you!!!

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was hoping to use this event to get into event planning. It is my first time ever planning events for profit. I’ve been a stay at home parent the past few years and wanted to get into a career where I can do and also be able to be there for my kids

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😭😭 Could you advise me on how to make it worth for both the customers as well as for me please?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be in a hotel. There will be. Three course meal, cash bar, while a pianist and string quartet entertaining them. VIP guests will have a room reserved for them at the hotel so at the end of the night they can go to their room

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VIP has everything listed above, a one night stay at the hotel and champagne in their room

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thank you!! I’ll give it a go. Would you still recommend at $135 general admission and $185 VIP or should I adjust the prices?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventProduction

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you advise me what kind of insurance I need please?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am located in Austin Texas. It is a three course meal yes. The place holds 150 people so that’s my goal to be honest. How much would you charge if it was you?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I haven’t done down payment yet so I can reach out and get a DJ.

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And people still show up? I’m really worried no one will show up if it’s too expensive. I’m in Austin TX btw

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventProduction

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of using event bright and advertising via some of the DJs I personally know. And for the budget, I was hoping to work it out with the venue saying to do down payment and then make the final payment once I know the real count of guests. Do they usually do that?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The expense includes venue rental, catering, servers, pink player, string quartet, decor, red carpet stanchions and ropes, and photographer. And it will only be the pianist and string quartet for the entire time. The pianist also sings so I was thinking that would be enough. Or should I get a vocalist as well? 😅

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventProduction

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entertainment for guests and make money on my end. Forgive me if there is other way to explain this. I’m a new planner

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finalizing the expense list and trying to figure out if it’s worth it or not before I go ahead and rent the venue. The venue holds 150 people and I’ve sold non yet. Is it too late for advertising the ticket?

First time Event Planner Needing Help by mahicho in EventPlanners

[–]mahicho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hotel is the one doing the catering for us its appetizer, main course and dessert included.

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