STEP 1: DEFINING THE SCOPE
To plan a successful event, your first step is to determine the focus of the event. Ask targeted questions to identify elements of the scope that may affect the budget. These could include:
- Who or what is the event for?
- Is it a formal occasion?
- What are your interests and goals for this event?
- What would the ideal event include?
- What atmosphere or mood do you want to create?
- Approximately how many guests or attendees do you want?
- How long will the event be?
- What sorts of activities do you want to include?
- Do you have specific venues or vendors in mind?
- Will you need catered meals?
- Will you need to rent a venue?
- Do you want to make money from the event?
- Will you be selling tickets for the event?