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Start an event planning business

To start an event planning business, choose the kind of event you plan, such as birthdays or small weddings, build a list of venues and suppliers you trust, and describe your packages clearly. Then collect each client’s date, guest count and budget in one enquiry and keep every plan in one place.

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At a glance

You start with
A phone and good organisation
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
From home, then at venues on the day
Who pays
Families, couples and small companies short on time
Check first
Contracts with clients and suppliers, liability insurance, and local registration

How to start an event planning business

  1. 1

    Choose one kind of event

    Children’s parties, small weddings or company events each need different suppliers and skills.

  2. 2

    Build a supplier list

    Venues, caterers, florists and rentals you have checked. Your list is a large part of what clients pay for.

  3. 3

    Describe your packages

    Full planning, on-the-day coordination or design only. Clear packages make the first call shorter.

  4. 4

    Use one enquiry form

    Date, guest count, budget and style, so every enquiry starts with what you need.

  5. 5

    Plan your first events for people you know

    Photos and reviews from early events are what later clients look at.

The app that runs it

Enquiries, event plans and a supplier list. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting an event planning business

Do I need a certificate to plan events?
Usually not. Experience, a portfolio of past events and good supplier relationships matter more to clients.
Should I plan weddings first?
Weddings are high stakes. Many planners start with birthdays or small company events to build experience and photos.

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