Finding an event planner that meshes with you and your dreams for an event is an important piece of the event planning puzzle. Collaboration suffers when personalities or ideals don’t mesh, and in a place like NYC, there can be so many different types of event planners. Keep reading for tips on how to select the best-fit NYC event planner for your upcoming celebration!
Look for Recommendations or Endorsements from Others
A great place to start is to ask for recommendations from friends and colleagues. If you’re planning a social celebration and you know a friend who threw a banger of a New Year’s Eve party, see if they used an event planner! Find out about past off-the-wall successful events and then find out who produced them. Ask around at work or inquire with friends. Look up event planner testimonials and online reviews. If they’re good – the reviews will shine!
Interview Multiple Event Planning Professionals
Interviewing an event planner or scheduling an inquiry is a completely normal part of the event planner-for-hire process. Think of the kind of celebration you are planning, what themes or must-haves you want to include, what kind of similar events they have arranged, and see if you mesh. Some event planning agencies specialize in certain kinds of events, while others cover a variety of events but have designated event planners who work with specific types of celebrations.
Ask Specific Questions About Their Style and Expertise
Asking specific questions in inquiries can help you narrow down who you absolutely want to bring your event to life. Asking about the tenure of the other employees at the company, how many years of experience the event planner you’re interviewing has, what they enjoy most about event planning, and even their project management style can all lend you valuable information. Remember, the goal is to find an event planner that you feel confident with but are comfortable around and can trust.
Inquire About Vendor Relationships
Exploring an event planning company’s (or specific event planner’s) relationship and access to vendors is also important to remember when finding your event planner match. Great vendor relationships, with catering pros, event entertainers, and high-profile NYC venues mean great options for your event. Tap into those existing relationships for great pricing, too.
Make It Memorable with EMRG Media
EMRG Media understands how important the relationship is between the client and the event planner. Good rapport, understanding, and compassion are all traits that lead to fantastic working relationships and even better event outcomes. Chat with us here and experience the EMRG difference. Bring all your questions and prepare to be delighted when you see how brilliant some of our NYC events really are. Your next social celebration is sure to knock some socks off with our team at the helm.
