Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events

Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1:The First Steps: Initial Planning and Budgeting. How Much Can You Spend? The Purpose of the Event. Initial Planning. Visualization. Budget Breakdown. Chapter 2: Organization and Timing. Critical Path. Function Sheets. Timing Is Everything. The Time of the Day and the Day of the Week. Date Selection, Chapter 3: Location, Location, Location. Site Selection. Location Requirements. Hotels and Convention Centres. Restaurant, Private Venues, Catering. Location: Q&A. Theatres. Tents. Contracts. Gala Openings in New Venues. Chapter 4: Transportation. Limousines. Motor Coaches. Parking Transportation: Q&A. Chapter 5: Guest Arrival. Weather Considerations. Arrival & Weather Considerations: Q&A. Fanfare. Fanfare: Q&A. Registration: Guest Pass Security and Ticket Pick-up. Registration: Q&A. Chapter 6: Venue Requirements. Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting. Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting: Q&A. Room Requirements: Q&A. Chapter 7: Who's It All For? The Guest List. Invitations. Media. Media: Q&A. Children At Your Event. Chapter 8: Food and Beverage. Menu Planning. Staffing. Chapter 9: Other Considerations. Entertainment. Entertainment: Q&A. Photographer. Photographer: Q&A. Themes and Programs. Final Touches. Conclusion. It's A Wrap. Applause! Applause! Your Next Event. Appendix A: Sample Cost Sheets. Appendix B: Sample Payment Schedules. Appendix C: Sample Function Sheets. Index.