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5 Tips to Plan a Successful Event Step by Step


Is your big event approaching and you are absolutely clueless about how to plan it? There is just no time to get into minute details about the entire event, but you still need to make sure the event is put together perfectly which includes renting a venue, hiring catering services and making the itinerary of the event even if it is at the last moment. Do not panic, we will help you plan your event to perfection. 
Following are the 5 tricks which can really help you plan a successful event within a short span of time.
1. Set a budget
The absolute first step in planning an event is to know how much money you are going to shell out. The best practice is to plan to use 80% of the entire budget. The remaining 20% needs to be kept aside in case of any last-minute crisis that needs to be handled. Create a spreadsheet to note down the expenditures you may face planning the event such as the venue, catering services, event organizer,and decoration, and allocate a budget to each of these tasks.
2. Calculate the number of guests
It is impossible to plan an event if you are not aware of the number of people attending the event. So, get to it immediately and draft a list which contains the name and the contact number of all the guests attending. When you count the total number of guests, keep an extra buffer of 10% to the original number of guests just in case the number goes up in the last moment.
3. Choose a practical venue
The next important step is to find a suitable venue for the event you are planning. You need to select a practical venue that can accommodate all the guests, be easily accessible by the guests, and falls within your venue budget.
4. Communicate with vendors
Once all the above steps are done, you need to start finding suitable vendors to host your event. You can find vendor details from classified ads or following an online community suggesting and reviewing various vendors. Before finalizing a vendor, read all the terms and conditions carefully. Be in touch with the vendor constantly and specify all the details that need to be taken care of to avoid any miscommunication.
5. See if you require an event planner
If you feel that doing all the above-mentioned steps on your own is more than you can chew, then a clever thing to do would be to hire an event organizer. They, certainly, are professionals and have the right list of vendors to make your event a success. The best part is you need not jumble between speaking to multiple vendors but just be in touch with the event organizer and the rest would be taken care of by the professional. This may cost you a little more money than putting up the event yourself, but the upside is that your event will have a better chance to be a success.
Of course, you need to hire the right event management company to help you plan and execute your event, a professional with whom you can easily communicate your ideas, and it is executed the way you have envisioned. Research well before you hire someone. Work out the rates beforehand, fix the final offer, and make it clear that deviations in the prices are not allowed at the last moment. 
An event, big or small, needs prior planning, monitoring, and proper execution to be a success. The good part is that advanced technology and an increase in the use of social media and online communication lets you log into various online discussion communities. Joining a relevant community where you can follow the thread discussing multiple ideas of planning an event will help you make it a success.

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