The job title of "party planner" brings to mind extended vacations and free attendance to upscale parties and events. Sure, party planners are privileged in that they get to travel to exciting new places and get to attend otherwise exclusive events. Many aspects of the job, however, are far from glamorous.
If you have ever been the one to plan an event, such as a birthday party or family reunion, then you surely are familiar with the stress of handling countless details and the difficulty of appeasing lots of people. Still, even the most experienced in the field get a great sense of accomplishment when they have designed an event that is memorable and enjoyable for others, hurdled unexpected barriers that arose during the planning and successfully managed the occasion through to the last minute.
Although it may seem like a breeze, party planning takes hard work. All planners can attest to the many unexpected responsibilities they must take on when planning a special event. The payoff, however, is more than a paycheck. It's new friends and fun.
What Is a Party Planner?
A party planner is responsible for organizing and running social affairs, ranging from weddings to office holiday parties to everything in between. Party planners often work irregular hours, as they need to be available to potential clients and during the special occasions, which are often planned in the evenings or on weekends.
The typical event planner is a person who is both organized and sociable. And, generally, most party planners specialize in specific events, such as birthdays or baby showers. They plan those events based on their client's preferences, troubleshoot problems that occur and supervise the event to ensure that it runs smoothly.
Job Requirements & Salary
The salary of a party planner varies, but it's usually between $20 and $40 per hour. Requirements of the job can change depending on their clients, but a party planner is always responsible for arranging the details of events and then ensuring that they run as planned.
An event planner begins each job by meeting with the clients to determine what type of event they want to have organized and how much they are willing to spend on the event budget. The planner then brainstorms ideas with the clients, making suggestions and clarifying details.
Once a general plan is made, the event planner then meets with all those involved in executing the party, including (but not limited to) the venue manager, caterer and cleaning crew. As the main planner of the event, he or she is responsible for planning every last detail, generating back-up options and then being present to make sure everything is pulled off according to plan.
Usually, a party planner is expected to remain at the event after it has finished to supervise clean-up and check that the clients are satisfied with how the event unfolded.
10 Surprising Responsibilities of Being a Party Planner
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1. Traveling Isn't Everything
2. Details, Details and More Details!
3. No Autographs Here
4. High Expectations
5. Time to Improvise
6. The Fun Never Ends
7. Behind the Scenes
8. Respect Where Respect Is Due
9. Just Keep Smiling
10. Blending In
Conclusion
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If you were thinking about becoming an event planner to skate by for a paycheck, then think again. It's not a party animal's life.
Instead, an event planner works hard. He or she is tasked with designing an incredibly complex event, while considering a multitude of desires and restrictions and creating the best event possible within these boundaries. This profession is not for the anxious or weak of heart. An event planner's professional life is often a whirlwind of difficult decisions, phone calls and damage control, all dealt with while wearing a facade of professionalism and calm. To boot, planners work constantly long hours and irregular schedules that tend to creep into their personal time.
To keep up with this demanding profession, party planners possess a set of highly specific skills, essential for organizing an event and keeping everyone happy. They are sociable, organized and detail- and deadline-oriented. And, being an event planner involves fielding a daily barrage of unexpected problems while creating a positive environment in which others can make lasting memories.
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