How To Select The Right Event Planner

Posted by leitersfinecatering on October 15th, 2012

A company’s annual get together, the manager’s retirement party, your kid’s birthday party or an engagement or wedding bash. There are many kinds of events, and each gathering or special occasion calls for an experienced event planner. Event planning companies enhance the experience with their effective and strategic planning. From a professional corporate event to a rocking wedding celebration, the moods might vary but it requires a professional touch to make the gathering hassle free and enjoyable. Event planners vary greatly in their skills and quality; therefore you must ensure to select an experienced company that knows what they are doing.

Your first decision is deciding how much control you want to delegate to your planner. There are specialized planners, who can help you with a particular aspect of the event including decorations, music, or catering services. And there are full service planners with who will take care of every aspect of your event. They deal with all the stress of organizing the event, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.

It’s a good idea to plan your budget well in advance, as your budget will be a decisive factor in selecting the event planner and their overall involvement. Each event planner will have a wide variety of budget options. It is recommended that you review each and every option before requesting a bid for your event. When comparing bids from different companies make sure you are comparing “apples to apples.” The cheapest option isn’t always the best, and vice versa the most expensive may not meet your expecations.

It’s equally important to make sure they can work within the theme of your event. There are companies that specialize in wedding event planning that would fail miserably when planning a corporate event.

Flexibility is another aspect to consider when selecting an event planner. There are many different problems that may arise when planning the event, and you need to be confident that the company you select will take care of these issues.

Last but not the least, check the planner’s communicative skills, availability and his past record. It is always wise to ask for the references and cross check them before choosing your event planner.

In today’s hectic life event planning companies are indeed a blessing. So next time you have an event to organize simply reach out for a good event management company online and relax while they do all the hard work!

About the Author –

Teri Leiter is the owner of Leiters’ Fine Catering with her husband Dave. Leiters’ Fine Catering offers catering services and event planning in Maryland. They have expertise in corporate event planning and wedding event planning. Leiters’ Fine Catering is much more than a catering company. They are a full-service event company dedicated to making every aspect of your special day a success.