Eventfully Yours

I'm Back!

Well, I took a little vacation, but now I back!  As the new year looms closely before us, it is a perfect time to think about any events that you are planning for 2008.

If you are planning to marry next year, just think that in a matter of days, your wedding will no longer be next year, but in a matter of months!  Now is the time to revisit your time line!

Take some time this weekend to also look at your checklists and see what still needs to done, what loose ends need to be tied up, etc. and get to work!

This way you go into 2008 with a clear defined plan and not so stressed out!

Until next year, eventfully yours!
Kandice

Questions, anyone?

If anyone has any event related questions, I would be more than happy to answer them.  If you are a bit shy about putting yourself out here in cyber space for all to see and read, you can email me by clicking on the email me link and I'll just post the answer here.

Speaking of questions, people always seem to shy away from asking them.  Why?  Because many times, they think their questions is stupid or they don't want to seem stupid by asking.  I say, how will you know if you never ask!

This is true for events.  For corporate planners, how would they know what types of activities employees would like to engage in during a company sponsored incentive trip.  They would ask, most likely in the form of a survey.  How would a couple know if their friends and family could afford to attend a destination wedding overseas.  They would ask!

Children are notorious when it comes to asking questions!  So become childlike in regards to asking questions and more often than not, the answers may enhance your life!

Until next time, eventfully yours!
Kandice

Get it in Writing!

It never fails that every event I work on, after the event the client comes to me with the same statement.  Maybe not the exact same statement, but it always starts out the same.  "I thought the . . . "

I thought the photographer was going to take 20 family shots but he only took 5.  I thought the caterer was going to keep refilling the appetizers during the whole cocktail hour.  I thought the band was going to play continuous live music all night, but they kept taking breaks and playing recorded music.  The list goes on and on.

One thing I always tell my clients is to be specific with all your vendors about what you want, need and expect.  When you communicate these things to them have it detailed in your contract, word for word.  It may seem tedious and some people shy away from it, because they don't want to seem too anal.  Forget all that!  It is your money and your event.  Treat it like Burger King and have it your way!  If you are too shy to get your wishes across, hire a professional planner who can make sure all your needs are carried out.

In the end, vendors aren't mind readers and no offense to any vendors out there, but most are only going to do what is outlined in the contract and that is it.  Don't be left with thoughts of how you "thought" your event should have played out.  Get it in writing and enjoy the memories!

Until next time, eventfully yours!