{"product_id":"event-planning-9780470155745","title":"Event Planning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Record:  The first edition of  Event Planning  has sold over 46,500 copies. Adopted in many college and university programs and used by professionals around the world, it has become a bestseller and an industry standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The First Steps: Initial Planning \u0026amp; Budgeting 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Event Objectives 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Can You Spend? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Vision 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Vision Q\u0026amp;A 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Objectives of the Event Experience 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Planning 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualization 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring the Budget 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Design Principles Checklist 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Experience Design Objectives 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Organization and Timing 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Path 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunction Sheets 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDate Selection 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Path Checklist 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharting Your Critical Path 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Location, Location, Location 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Selection 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation Requirements 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHotels and Convention Centers 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestaurants, Private Venues, Catering 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheaters 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTents 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGala Openings in New Venues 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation Q\u0026amp;A 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove In Requirement Checklist 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Suppliers’ Setup Logistics Checklist 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Suppliers’ Teardown Checklist 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Transportation 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy Air 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy Land 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Q\u0026amp;A 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Checklist 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Guest Arrival 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Arrival Q\u0026amp;A 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFanfare 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFanfare Q\u0026amp;A 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistration: Guest Pass Security and Ticket Pickup 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistration Q\u0026amp;A 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Arrival Checklist 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Venue Requirements 202\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoom Requirements 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoom Requirements Q\u0026amp;A 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaging, Audiovisual, Lighting 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaging, Audiovisual, Lighting Q\u0026amp;A 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLighting-Specific Q\u0026amp;A 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenue and Event Supplier Checklist: Room, Venue and Supplier Requirements, and Contract Terms and Conditions 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Who’s It All For? 226\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Guest Demographics 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Guest List 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvitations 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Q\u0026amp;A 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren at Your Event 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-vites, CD and DVD Invitations 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Websites and Event RSVP Websites 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Food and Beverage 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Texas Theme Parties with Different Energy 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood and Beverage Considerations 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMenu Planning 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharitable Donations 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Other Considerations 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertainment 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertainment Q\u0026amp;A 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographers and Videographers 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographer Q\u0026amp;A 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThemes and Programs 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Touches 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaff, Supplier and Entertainment Work Permits 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvent Risk Assessment 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion 340\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a Wrap! 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplause! Applause! 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Next Event 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sample Cost Sheets 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Sample Payment Schedules 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Sample Function Sheets 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 403\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402296598871,"sku":"9780470155745","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470155745.jpg?v=1730479980","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/event-planning-9780470155745","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}