Get the Party Started! 8 Steps to Become a Professional Event Planner

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From planning to execution, event planners have their way to create a perfect event that everyone would love. It’s so inspiring when you’ve been to a well-organised event, right? It’s even more lovely if the hosts have been dreaming of the event all their lives like a wedding.

Have you ever been to an event that changed your career choice? Like when an impossible venue has been booked or a simple garden decorated with unimaginable pieces. If you think being an event planner is your calling, then you should give it a try!

Event planners also called event coordinators, coordinate all of the parts of an event and ensure that everyone has a good time. They also arrange meetings to make sure that the people who’ll have the party will get the best services they deserve.

 

But first, you should know the steps to become an event planner by checking the list below!

1. Finish related studies

Do you want to pursue being an event planner? The first thing you need to accomplish is having a Bachelor’s Degree. Most event planners take degrees such as Marketing, Hospitality Management, and Business.

However, those who didn’t finish related studies tend to take a few courses to keep up. So it’s okay if you finished a course like Sociology or Engineering, then you just decided to become an event planner. Of course, just earning a degree doesn’t make a person ahead of the rest because it’s all about hard work and experience.

Lucky for some people, some degrees are specifically for becoming event planners in their colleges and universities.

2. Get some experience

Want to become one of the best event planners? Then you’ll need a lot of experiences from everything that revolves around events. For starters, you can volunteer at charity events or organisations. It’s a good experience to be a part of something that helps people in need.

After that, you can get some gigs and work for florists, caterers, and venue owners. That way, you’ll get firsthand experience and understand how things work. Then, you can also assist professional event planners to see the flow of events.

If you’ll volunteer at events, you’ll need to be a part of the planning team more often than the other tasks. That way, you’ll increase your network, and you’ll know how to deal with certain situations.

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3. Get certified

Of course, even if you’ve already earned a degree, you’ll also need to be a certified event planner. It’ll help you gain credibility, increase your connections, and keep you updated on the current trends.

Although it’s not required, it’s helpful in many circumstances. Of course, if ever you’re introducing yourself to a potential customer, you’ll need proof. Other than your previous work, it’s a plus that you have a certification to present. Furthermore, your clients will be impressed that you’re doing everything you can to improve your work.

4. Improve your skills

As you increase your level of experience, your skills will also develop. For instance, your organisation and attention to detail can be moulded through handling an event after another. Since these kinds of skills don’t develop overnight, you’ll just notice you’re improving through time.

Moreover, you’ll also develop other skills such as working under pressure, and problem-solving strategies. As you develop these skills, you’ll be able to come up with your routine on how to handle different events.

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5. Have a specialisation

Have you ever watched the film 27 Dresses (2008)? It’s about a bridesmaid who manages to be the wedding planner of her friends and acquaintances. She doesn’t do it for money, but for the experience.

Although it’s not a career, she knows that she wants to plan weddings. She has connections with the local cake maker, florists, and caterers. So ask yourself, what type of events you’re looking forward to managing? Whether it’s corporate events or birthdays, you should be specialised in something.

Of course, you’ll need to experience planning every single type of event before you can come up with an answer. And once you know where you want to focus, you can find more clients in that area.

6. Apply for the job

If you’re not ready to build your business yet, you can start by applying for being a company event planner. That way, you’ll be able to take a lot of different events such as private or corporate events. You’ll also gain your network, and will have the freedom to handle events.

On the other hand, you can apply as an event planner for a venue or a vendor. Being the partner will also help you focus on certain specialisations which you can use in the future.

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7. Start your own business

If you’re ready to face clients alone, then it’s time for you to start your own business. The clients and networks you’ve met throughout your experience will help you gain popularity. Besides, if you made sure that your past performances are the best, then you can get more clients in the future.

Planning to have you’re own event planning business is almost the same as planning an event. You’ll need to think of every step you’ll take to be successful.

8. Let everyone know

Once you’ve established your business, you can start to let other people know you exist. That way, you’ll be able to develop a network of vendors and suppliers. Of course, you’ll also gain more clients in the future.

Nowadays, the most common way of marketing your business is through the use of online platforms such as social media networks, and websites. You can share your story online, and include your past experiences related to event planning so that possible clients can easily contact you.

 

Now that you know all the steps that can make your dream of becoming an event planner come true, you can now start your journey! It can be as overwhelming as pursuing other careers, but you can make it if you want it. Don’t forget to share with us what made you choose to become an event planner by leaving a comment below!

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