Event Planning Checklist

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Angela Chan
Angela Chan
6th December 2016 in weddings
Event Planning Checklist
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  • When
    4 - 6 Months / 1 Year Ahead

  • Reserve hotel rooms for out of town guests / VIPs (if applicable)

  • Create a budget

  • Estimate all event costs (e.g. Equipments, food and beverages, rental, etc.)

  • Choose and confirm caterer (if necessary)

  • Order souvenirs, give away items (if applicable)

  • Select and order recognition items (if applicable)

  • Create a separate guest list for VIPs (if applicable)

  • Create preliminary guest list categories

  • Identify presentations and confirm program speakers / entertainers

  • Recruit event committee / event team and manager / volunteers

  • Create publicity plan & brand your event

  • Determine promotional plan

  • Determine event goals, objectives and target audience

  • Develop an event master plan

  • Develop rain plan for outdoor events

  • Identify, reserve venue and negotiate details

  • Select date and time of event

  • Identify and contact program sponsors / partners

  • When
    3 - 4 Months Ahead

  • Design and get approval of printed invitations and other printed materials

  • Determine decorations (e.g. Colour scheme / theme)

  • Arrange and reserve all equipments (eg A/V equipments, parking, signages, shuttles etc.)

  • Set registration fees and enable online registration

  • Finalise and get approval of guest list (including VIPs)

  • Request and collect speakers/VIPs' bio information, photo, etc

  • Send save-the-date announcements to guests

  • Schedule photographer / videographer (if applicable)

  • Identify and prepare licenses, permits, insurance, etc.

  • Contact mail services to coordinate printed material mailing (for large quantity)

  • Create logistical outline for all arrangements as decided on and confirmed