EVENT KIT LIBRARY

Guides & Tutorials: Expert Insights & Event Planning Inspiration

Your go-to resource for practical event planning advice, from beginner basics to professional development for freelancers and start-ups.

STAFF Picks

Smart articles for every stage of planning.

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Budgeting for Events: A Simple Framework

If budgets are stressing you out, this simple event budgeting framework will help you take control and make confident decisions.

Vendor Checklists You Actually Need

Not all checklists are created equal‚ these are the essential vendor questions and checks you shouldn’t skip.

Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid

From unclear event briefs to last-minute planning decisions, these common missteps can derail your event before it starts.

New Planner Essentials

Practical guidance and basic event planning tips for those just starting out.

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Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid

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Your First 10 Steps in Event Planning

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Event Roles Explained: Who Does What?

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Simple Event Planning Templates

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How to Build an Event Day Timeline

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Event Kit Library

Whether you’re just starting out or leading large-scale events, you’ll find expert insights, downloadable tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you grow fast and plan like a pro.

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A Site Map Without Utilities? It’s Just a Poster

This is your reminder to create your site map as a tool, not just as a pretty picture.

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What’s Always in My Car? Event Emergency Kit Essentials

I always keep an emergency event kit packed and ready to go. It lives in my car, quietly waiting to save the day.

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Best Marquees and Portable Generators for Market Stalls & Food Stalls

Discover the best marquee and generator for market stall setups. DIY your event gear with ease.

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DIY Event Decor Ideas on a Budget: Yes, It Can Look Amazing

Discover easy event decor and styling ideas on a budget and learn how to decorate an event space yourself—affordable, stylish, and stress-free.

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Planning a DIY event? You Might Just Love Amazon

Planning a DIY event? Planning last-minute event with a tight budget? Bookmark this DIY event planning checklist with Amazon links.

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25 Must-Pack Items in our Event Planner’s Emergency Kit

Despite months of planning, anything can happen on Event Day. The Event Planner’s Emergency Kit is your prepared-for-anything equipment toolkit. Use this list as your shopping list.