Here are some event organising resources and planning tools to help you get started with your event. To download the files you must first become a member.  Members are free to download and use these files as they see fit, but are required to keep all copyright information.

Downloads:

Event Checklist for Pre-Planning

Event Locations and Venue Checklist

Sample Event Planning Budget

Sample Wedding Planner Budget.xls

These sample Timplans or Storyboards are mock-ups of actual ones that we have used.  They are pre-filled with ficticious event information so that you get a good idea of how they work.  They are working copies and not final versions, which means you will see the odd yellow-marked cell which tells you that there is missing information for that area. When you make your own copy make sure to take out all the yellow marked cells before giving it to your client or colleagues. We are happy to answer any questions you may have to using the storyboard in the forum. 

Corporate Events Planning Timeplan

Wedding Planner Timeplan

Links to professional websites about event management and wedding planning.

Professional Associations:

Meeting Planners International

Professional Convention Management Association

Convention Industry Council

Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants

Association of Bridal Consultants

Education:

CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) Professional Programm

University of Minnesota Event Management Degree

George Washington University Event Management Degree

Stratford University Event Management Courses

Wedding Planner Institute Online Courses