Category: Event Planning Tips

Halloween Party Ideas: Key Points Pick a theme to guide decor, food, and games. Balance activities, snacks, and drinks for flow. Adjust scare level for kids vs. adults. Use DIY food and decor to save money. Plan safety, seating, and accessibility in advance. Introduction Halloween is the PERFECT time to get creative! Costumes, themed snacks, […]

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School—or thinking of enrolling? Are you looking for some tips to help you stay motivated in your online course? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? One way […]

Updated 2024. Key Points The 20 event planning tips discussed in this article are: Start your event planning process early Figure out what type of event you want to have Create a budget Create a list of To-Do tasks Choose a venue Find event vendors Send your invitations Put together event entertainment Book accommodations (if […]

Want to know how to become a wedding planner? Mwai Yeboah reveals how to prepare for the unexpected and problem-solve like a pro! With over 15 years of industry experience, Mwai is the proud owner of Love, From Mwai and one of QC Event School’s leading tutors. In addition to the countless awards she has […]

Do virtual events need an event decorator? QC Student Ambassador, Tamesha Antria, says YES – and is here to tell you why! Tamesha is a Student Ambassador of QC Event School. She is also a graduate and current student. Her business, Events with Tamesha, offers everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, […]

Part of the event planner job description is knowing how to work with different kinds of event themes. Today, QC Event School Student Ambassador and owner of Willow North Events, Nicole Thielmann, is here to discuss this. Plus, she’ll reveal 3 critical event themes you NEED to know!  Event Themes 101 An event theme is […]

The most common traits of an event planner are being detail-oriented, a multitasker, a problem solver, and being highly organized to name a few. Traits that will damage your career are not sticking with a budget and not being able to stay calm under pressure, especially with last-minute changes. Today we will discuss some career moves that will definitely hurt your event planner salary.

In your journey to become an event planner, you’ll inevitably be faced with the tell-tale challenge of getting your name established within the industry. In the beginning, this may seem a bit overwhelming. After all, you need to build a portfolio of your work to help entice potential clients to hire you… But you need […]

December is officially here, which means holiday music is playing everywhere you turn, you’re forever cleaning snow off the car, and you’re always feeling frozen. But it’s also a time for friends, family, and showing them just how much they mean to you—and we definitely think that’s a reason to celebrate! This holiday season, if […]

If you’re organized, love attention to detail, and always take charge of a situation like the leader you are, you may have a future as an event planner! Now the big question is: are you interested in event planning or event management? “But wait, aren’t those the exact same thing?” A lot of people tend […]