VALENTINE DINNER

Introduction

According to Allen (2009) before you start planning your event, you need to first decide why you are having your event or taking part in an event. This is more like drawing the event ideas, and there can be both primary and secondary ideas in each event. The event was planned looking at the special day of valentine and came up with an idea of making an affordable dinner for students instead of going to expensive restaurants.

Atmosphere can make or break your event. Use the worksheet provided to help you come out with a suitable, fun and effective theme for your event. What is your overall budget for the event? How much can you afford to spend on resources? Use the plan provided to issue the cost and total budget ratio of each item needed. (Events, 2008). The event was planned in a short period of time and the right procedures were followed that’s why it was a success.

According to Gascoyne Development Commission (2010) planning is the most vital part of organization a successful event, and this means starting well in time.  The best way to start planning is to come up a detailed management plan, which includes a timetable of what needs to be done and when.  Key elements of the planning for the event, such as fundraising, booking performers and advertising need to happen well in time before the date of your event.