One of the most common misconceptions among people and organizations is an event professional's job title, and the responsibilities and talents associated with it. While working toward the common goal of making your event fabulous, the job responsibilities of each of these professionals is actually very different.
Now to help you learn the roles of each event professional, we'll help you break it on down.
Event Planner
An event planner is someone who helps figure out how to make an event happen. This is someone who has well-established connections with vendors and will organize the technical aspects of an event. The event planner is well-versed in event coordination, budget allocation, supply chain identification, vendor management, project management, general organization. With handling the details of an event, this pro has great relationships with area professionals and can also often get discounts or add-ons. From guidance every step of the way to day-of coordination, a planner will usually customize his or her services to best meet your needs. Here at Sautaver event planning is the core of what we do. An event planner helps the client make informed decisions and is often the best advocate, they have nobody's interest in mind but the client.
Event Designer
While a wedding planner is strongest in the logistics and planning of an event, an event designer shines when designing the aesthetics of an event. This is where the 'wow' factor comes in. An event designer doesn't just refer clients to stationery or favor companies, but has the ability to create things from scratch. A great event designer has all of the tools to create the details to make an event unique, from a workshop to electronic cutting machines, to fine linens and china's and the inside scoop on where to find the right props for the job. The designer, makes the client dream of aesthetics come alive. At Sautaver, we create design concepts but often times work with a designer to bring it to life.
I hope we have been able to throw more light on the job descriptions of these pros. Further more, here in Nigeria, when people plan events especially weddings they mostly only consider the design aspect forgetting the most important part which is planning. Some people can manage the planning details themselves without the help of a pro but another thing to consider is the day of the event. It is daunting and tacky to be the host and the coordinator at the same time. If its a wedding, its totally impossible so this is where the planner comes in again. Nevertheless, for a thorough and flawless event its ideal to get both pros. If you can't afford both, then get a planner who understands design.
culled from bonafide bride
