Getting Started: A Party Planning Guide

Create an Event
Start your thinking about your party or event here. Not sure of an answer? No problem—we’ll help you out with our expertise, during the interview.

Date and time:
Picture your event in the morning, afternoon or evening—which do you see as ideal?

Purpose of event:
Wedding? Reunion? Holiday? Take a moment to jot down anything special to keep in mind about the milestone or guest
of honor—would the bride love a tea-party shower, or is she a huge hockey fan?

Is it a corporate or professional event?
Is it for a business or division, or for a network, association or charitable organization?

Location or desired venue:
If it’s not in your home or offices, jot down some ideas for places you’d love to have your event—or simply the type of place you
have in mind.

Guests:
Include here the approximate number of people as well as any specifics about the group—will there be children there, is it a
business crowd, will they need any accommodations or special considerations?

What type of service do you wish?
Cocktail, buffet, sit-down dinner, reception, brunch, or something more?

Would you like entertainment?
Do you prefer live music? Classical or dance? Or a DJ or other entertainer?

What other services might make your event special?
Here are just a few to get you started: Lighting, limo, valet parking, bartending, coat check, cleanup.

What is the approximate range you’d like to spend?
Think about your complete budget, not just food or venue. We can tailor the entire event.