This page is a curated collection of Event Planning 101 articles, interviews, and advice.
At ThymeBase, we build event planning software and talk to event pros every day. We’ve learned a lot in these discussions with hundreds of event planners, and we collect the best ideas here under this tag.
You’re here because you’re interested in growth – the growth of your event planning business and your skillset. And hopefully also some personal growth. You want to be a good event planner.
Jenna Phillips, Director of Private Events at 16 on Center, says, “A good planner is someone who can be creative when working with hurdles. In every situation, you need to be able to make things work with what you’ve got. At every event, there are last-minute changes or something that you thought might work aesthetically, just doesn’t. You need to be able to pivot at a moments’ notice.”
“Being an event planner is about having the confidence to roll up your sleeves and take care of things.”
So, where does this confidence come from? And the creativity?
Mostly, it’s within you. You’re likely an event planner because you’re good at getting stuff done. Because you love bringing people together to craft memorable events. But confidence also comes from being prepared. And that’s where this blog (and this tag in particular) come in.
Here, in the Event Planning 101 section, you’ll learn how to manage client expectations and how to find a mentor. You’ll find advice on hiring event staff, choosing color schemes, what goes into great day-of-event timelines. And you’ll learn what goes into the ultimate event survival kit.
And if you’re really just starting out, we’ve even collected lists of standard terms every planner should know. There are just tons of articles here that will help you build confidence as a new planner.
You could just browse the articles, and I’d definitely recommend that sometime, but you can also use the blog’s search bar to look for specific keywords. Or you can reach out to us here at ThymeBase and ask. The team is always happy to talk about events and help you find relevant articles. And if we don’t have anything suitable, we’ll reach out to our community of pros to find some great tips.
Make your event child-friendly so parents can have a great time knowing their kids are having fun too. Making sure your event is child-friendly is often an afterthought to most event planners. And children and their parents often feel it. You don’t need to compromise the event design by incorporating whimsical décor and a kid’s …
Planning an event is no small task. There are many different aspects to consider, such as the budget and venue. That’s why event planning on a schedule can keep you organized. Here are the steps to put together the perfect gathering on a set schedule. 6 Months Before to 1 Year Before This stage is …
Event Planning on a Schedule: What to Do With a Year, Month, or Week to Plan Read More »
The live chat is now the bedrock of any livestreamed event. Whether it’s a corporate event, party, or even a church conference, the live discussion area is an important engagement tool. At multiple points during the event, the host will encourage attendees to post comments in the live chat and will often respond to those …
How To Effectively Use Live Chat in Your Virtual Events Read More »
Everyone agrees that in event planning, teamwork absolutely makes the dream work. One of the surest ways for event planners to stage successful events is to have a multi-skilled and dedicated team. And when it comes to staffing your team, it is all about quality and not quantity. Hiring event staff is a challenge for …
Hiring Event Staff: Staffing Tips For Event Planners Read More »
Hosting even a small backyard party requires a degree of planning and preparation. Larger events necessitate even more planning to ensure that everything goes smoothly and guests enjoy themselves at your home. Many people choose to host events at home because parties are often more personable than at banquet halls or restaurants. However, they do …
Amazing Tips and Ideas for Planning a Backyard Party Read More »
Here are 3 simple ideas to include the bridal party and make them feel as special as they are to you. And add a sense of fun to the formality. Being a bridesmaid or a groomsman can come as a massive privilege for some friends. Still, the responsibility is not to be underestimated with brothers …
The background music at an event can easily be the difference between a smooth, flowing event and an unpleasant experience where attendees cannot wait to leave. We have all been at those events where the background music was just too loud, or the DJ played songs with inappropriate lyrics. These cringy moments become the only …
Let’s take a look at the basics of what goes into a successful retirement party as an event planner or simply as a host, At some point in everybody’s life, they will take a step back from work. Being a significant milestone, this should also be celebrated with something like a Retirement Party. Retirement Parties …
How to Plan and Host The Ultimate Retirement Party Read More »
A Bar Mitzvah is a significant milestone often laden with formal traditions and ritual processes that have to be practiced throughout the event. It is a celebration or rite of passage that indicates when a young boy is deemed an adult in the Jewish faith. The same goes for young girls who ascend into young-womanhood. It’s …
The psychology of color plays a significant role in event design, client requests, and attendee experience. So we made a visual reference for you. As an event professional, understanding the client’s vision is one of the first steps in executing a memorable event. Event Planner Jenna Philips explains, “I’m expecting a client to show up to …
