Common Questions Every Event Planner Is Asked

1. So you're basically a party planner, right?
NO. That is not true. Event planners do much more than your average party planner, and it's not the easiest job in the world either. Yes, event planners do have experience in the party-planning industry, but not every event is necessarily a "party." From corporate events to award shows and even funerals, event planners can do it all, hence why we deserve a title more suitable than "party planner."

2. What does an event planner actually do?
Don't underestimate the power of an event planner. We don't just snap our fingers and an event magically comes together. It is quite flattering for people to think that we can create such lavish events in the blink of an eye, but it takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to make an event come to life.

3. There's A Degree For That?
Believe it or not, yes! Depending on what university you attend, event planning may be a major, a minor, or is obsolete. I'm currently an event planning major at High Point University, which is one of two schools in the country who offer event planning as a major (I chose wisely). Event planning may not even exist at other universities and you may be roped into being a business major, or marketing, or something other than event planning.

4. Can You Give Me A Job?
While everyone might think they're cut-out to be a thriving event planner, the truth of the matter is that it's an acquired taste. If you're looking for some help, then broaden your horizons and start searching! But if you find yourself being hounded by people who think it's an easy side-job they can just pick up and neglect as they please, run far away.