8/27/2012

Party Planner: Things to Follow When Hiring One

By Clinton Nikenya


You won't need the services of a party planner if you are throwing a small party, or if you can't afford to hire one. However, if you're throwing a big party, then you need a professional planner because it needs a lot of orchestrating. In this situation, you have to adjust your budget.

Many people have different reasons why they don't make use of professional planners for corporate functions and weddings. The popular reason is usually the hiring costs. Professional planners are not as expensive as many folk think. In fact, they offer discounts and special deals. The purpose of this incentive is to attract folks, but they are stack to their old mindset.

If you are not an organised person, you should consider hiring one. They will plan the event and ensure that the party goes down as planned. By doing that, they reduce your stress by half. But you've got to hire a good planner before you begin reaping the benefits. Depending on the sort of event you want, below are some tips that will guide you when hiring one:

1. Decide on the kind of party you want to throw and other needs in terms of entertainment, equipment and catering. The planner should be informed of the theme, number of guests and friends, time and date of the party. After you have given him the basics, proceed to ask if he/she can organize that party according to your wants.

2. You have got to get the necessary details about them if you do not want to be involved. For example, you'll check out for any references from former employers. They must have licenses and insurance before you entrust them with the job. You will ask for an opinion from the people he/she worked for.

3. Take some time before hiring one. You need to interview many planners prior to making a decision to hire one. You can judge them from their past accomplishments. In the process of interviewing them, you will get the perfect party planner for your party.

4. Ask for an opinion from the planner. The planner should give you his suggestion and warn you if he thinks that what you are planning is not realistic.

5. After you get a professional planner, ask him to give you a summary of what he or she will do. Let them tell you the role you'll play.

6. The most important thing is to sign a contract. The contract should in a clear manner state every aspect of the services to be provided by the planner, like equipment rentals, procuring entertainment, menu planning and organisation.

If you will need a proressional party planner, don't hesitate to hire one. You need to approach the planner in advance so that he/she will get plenty of time to plan the party. The party will be more successful only if the planner makes proper preparations. If you are going to hire one, follow the guidelines stated above.




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