It all start with an occasion. Whether it be a wedding, theme party or casual gathering…you need a rough idea of how much you want to spend.

Create your guest list in order to start outreach for your proposals, get a sense of your budget per person and figure out your space requirements.

Once you know your count and date, you can do your venue outreach and find a space that is right for you, your count, your date and your budget. Figure out what is included with the space and send out your save the dates and/or invites.

This is the fun part…check your pinterest, social media and start getting inspired. Create your boards and figure out the colors, materials and special details to make your event memorable.

Make sure to assemble a talented team that you trust will execute your vision, communicate well and be excited to be involved in your event. Don’t get overwhelmed with options, keep it to 1-3 vendors per category and be decisive once you find someone you like who works within your budget. No second-guessing!

Your venue might dictate your timing so you can work with them and your vendors on best timing for your wedding or party. For general parties, think about best timing for guest experience and think about the attention space and lifestyles of your guests.