EVENTS BASICS
This is the process of organizing and coordinating all parts of an event.
What is event planning?
A large international event like the Olympics is classified as this type.
What is a mega-event?
A decorative arrangement placed at the center of the table.
What is a centerpiece?
The people who attend and experience the event.
Who are the attendees?
Events often boost the community in this financial way.
What is increasing local revenue?
These five questions—Who, What, When, Where, and Why—guide the planning process.
What are the 5 W’s?
A popular event so closely tied to a place that it becomes the symbol of that destination.
What is a hallmark event?
Chargers, plates, and cutlery belong to this overall tablescape component.
What is tableware?
These individuals or companies provide funding or product support for an event.
Who are the sponsors?
This type of pollution is caused by loud music and large crowds.
What is noise pollution?
The first thing an event planner must determine before planning anything else.
What is the event purpose or objective?
A community cleanup or school fair is an example of this category of event.
What is a local event?
The color scheme, theme, and style of the table must remain consistent to achieve this design quality
What is cohesion?
This event role ensures vendors, setup, timelines, and details stay organized.
Who is the event coordinator?
Events may increase waste and harm natural surroundings, affecting this.
What is the environment?
This vital document outlines event costs such as food, décor, and entertainment.
What is the budget?
A corporate training session or product launch falls under this event category.
What are corporate events?
Napkins, table runners, and cloths are examples of this element.
What are linens?
This stakeholder group may approve permits or ensure safety laws are followed.
Who are government authorities?
A positive cultural impact of events that helps people feel connected.
What is community bonding?
Event planning can be traced back to ancient civilizations who held these large social and religious gatherings.
What are festivals?
This level of event draws national attention but is smaller than a mega-event.
What is a major event?
When designing tablescapes, planners consider this principle to ensure nothing is too crowded or too empty.
What is balance?
Any person or group that has an interest or investment in the event is known as this.
What is a stakeholder?
When an event planner reviews the event’s success and outcomes, they are performing this type of analysis.
What is an evaluation?