Here's how you can steer clear of the common mistakes event planning executives should avoid.

Departmental meetings have to take place where everyone is honest about what they will need to make sure their responsibilities are met.

Budgeting for your big event is like fitting an elephant🐘 into a mini cooper🚘 – tight, but doable!📍 📝Prioritize Splurges: Want a chocolate fountain? Fine, but don’t let it eat your budget. Focus on impact. 🎨Smart DIY: Handmade centerpieces are great until you’re drowning in glitter. Be selective. 🤝Vendor BFFs: Befriend vendors for potential discounts and perks! 💵Watch Hidden Costs: Expect service charges & delivery fees. ⏰Flexibility: Friday instead of Saturday? Afternoon instead of evening? Save big with small shifts. ✍️Track Every Penny: Use an app, spreadsheet, or notebook to avoid surprises. 😮Contingency Fund: Prepare for the unexpected.

Budgets and expectations have to be aligned! I once had a boss that would put out a 'Bronze/Silver/Gold' package for everyone to look over - everyone knew what the difference would be between BSG.

🤝Welcome to the wild world of event planning, where every vendor is a potential hero or the villain in your party's story. 💵I’ve learned that vendor vetting is like a high-stakes game of trust fall. You’ve got to ensure they’ll catch you—and your event—before you take the plunge. ✅First, do your homework! Stalk their social media, check reviews, and maybe even do a drive-by of their last event (disguises optional). ✅Next, the interview. Channel your inner detective—ask the tough questions. ✅Finally, test their responsiveness. 🤞Remember, the right vendor should make you feel like you’ve hired a magical unicorn, not a gremlin in disguise. 📝Happy planning, and may your vendor vetting be as sharp as your event-day outfit!

This is so important! Can make or break you! Have someone as a point of contact in your organization for vendors to call if ANYTHING happens that will prevent the vendor from fulfilling their obligations!

✍️Flexibility in event planning is like the secret ingredient in a winning recipe – it's subtle but transforms the whole experience. 📍Imagine you're planning a corporate meeting, and just days before, the keynote speaker cancels. Instead of panicking, you switch gears smoothly: you reallocate that time for a high-energy brainstorming session, facilitated by a dynamic internal leader. 🎁Being flexible means turning potential disasters into delightful surprises, ensuring that no matter what curveballs come your way, the event remains a success. ✅The ability to adapt and innovate on the fly not only impresses clients but also keeps the planning process exciting and fresh.