Planning an event can be daunting, and many people shy away due to the sheer amount of logistical planning that goes into it. However, with a bit of guidance and organization, event planning can be a fun and rewarding process.
To help you get your event off the ground, we’ve created this printable PDF checklist for event planning that covers all the bases, from event permits to linen rentals and beyond.
There are a few things you should know before diving into this checklist, though. First, you’ll want to lay a strong foundation by organizing your event. These organizational aspects include picking a time and place, creating a budget, honing in on your vision for the event, and recruiting event partners and sponsors. These key details of your event should be ironed out before you enter the planning stage.
For the items outlined on this checklist--some of which will not apply to all events, but we like to be thorough--it’s important to consider the following: