Chapter 1:The First Steps: Initial Planning and Budgeting.
How Much Can You Spend?
The Purpose of the Event.
Initial Planning.
Visualization.
Budget Breakdown.

Chapter 2: Organization and Timing.
Critical Path.
Function Sheets.
Timing Is Everything.
The Time of the Day and the Day of the Week.
Date Selection.

Chapter 3: Location, Location, Location.
Site Selection.
Location Requirements.
Hotels and Convention Centres.
Restaurant, Private Venues, Catering.
Location: Q&A.
Theatres.
Tents.
Contracts.
Gala Openings in New Venues.

Chapter 4: Transportation.
Limousines.
Motor Coaches.
Parking Transportation: Q&A.

Chapter 5: Guest Arrival.
Weather Considerations.
Arrival & Weather Considerations: Q&A.
Fanfare.
Fanfare: Q&A.
Registration: Guest Pass Security and Ticket Pick-up.
Registration: Q&A.

Chapter 6: Venue Requirements.
Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting.
Staging, Audio-Visual, Lighting: Q&A.
Room Requirements: Q&A.

Chapter 7: Who's It All For?
The Guest List.
Invitations.
Media.
Media: Q&A.
Children At Your Event.

Chapter 8: Food and Beverage.
Menu Planning.
Staffing.

Chapter 9: Other Considerations.
Entertainment.
Entertainment: Q&A.
Photographer.
Photographer: Q&A.
Themes and Programs.
Final Touches.

Conclusion.
It's A Wrap.
Applause! Applause!
Your Next Event.

Appendix A: Sample Cost Sheets.

Appendix B: Sample Payment Schedules.

Appendix C: Sample Function Sheets.

Index.