This is a big week for CoffeeTalkMom here in Boulder and I have some GREAT friends here supporting me. I read last week that "event planner" is the 5th most stressful job. Now, I wouldn't equate it with a police officer, but for whoever you are serving, it could make or break business, partnerships, friendships and more. I wanted to share this photo from my kitchen counter this morning...all given to me from friend who knew what kind of week this was going to be! it kind of feels like I went out drinking, came home at 4am, couldn't get to sleep, so I walked back to Pearl Street in 5 inch heels. It's a mental, physical, and educational experience and not for the weak-hearted. My sister always says how she could "never do what I do", but I must say...it's not brain scientry for sure...
Here is what you need:
A knack for organization
A budget
Ideas to save money (the budget is and never will be enough)
Salesmanship: You can always work with the caterers, hotels and service providers (today I had to change food quantities for our final dinner tonight, arranged to bring a cake (avoiding the $8pp dessert charge), and had them throw in AV and paper plates for the cake)...
Clear head and a good cup of coffee: Things WILL happen and CHANGE during the event...are you ready? Can you adjust?
A smile...you WILL deal with people and no one appreciates a cranky, pushy event organizer.
Volunteers...you CANNOT do it yourself...come alongside your helpers and make sure they know they are needed and loved...write a thank you note after...
If this still sounds like a nightmare...hire me or another organizer...I have been places where they have "no one in charge" and it's a mess...I pride myself in basically "paying for myself" by saving money on the other side... NO...you cannot enjoy your dinner or event, plate the food, make the food, do the dishes, and think to yourself, "Gosh...let's do it again next weekend"...
One more dinner tonight, birthday this weekend, grad party, and a rehearsal dinner to plan...
CHEERS!
CoffeeTalkMom
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