{"id":8384,"date":"2016-02-18T14:11:05","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T19:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=8384"},"modified":"2016-02-18T14:11:05","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T19:11:05","slug":"top-7-myths-about-event-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Myths about Event Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High-profile celebrity weddings and tons of Hollywood coverage have created a glamorous image of event planners that is, let\u2019s face it, not exactly true (and not always flattering, either).<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that event planning isn\u2019t the right career for everyone, many of the myths floating around about the event industry can discourage potential planners from seriously considering it as a profession. If you\u2019re trying to sort out what\u2019s true and what\u2019s not about the event planning industry, you\u2019ve definitely come to the right place. Here are the top 7 myths about event planning\u2014busted!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#1_All_event_planners_do_is_go_to_parties\" >1. All event planners do is go to parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#2_Event_planning_wedding_planning\" >2. Event planning = wedding planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#3_Event_planners_only_work_on_big_events\" >3. Event planners only work on big events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#4_Event_planning_is_glamorous\" >4. Event planning is glamorous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#5_Anyone_can_be_an_event_planner\" >5. Anyone can be an event planner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#6_New_technology_means_theres_no_future_in_event_planning\" >6. New technology means there\u2019s no future in event planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/top-7-myths-about-event-planning\/#7_Event_planning_is_a_part-time_job\" >7. Event planning is a part-time job<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_All_event_planners_do_is_go_to_parties\"><\/span>1. All event planners do is go to parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While this would probably be an awesome job, it\u2019s not at all what event planners do. First of all, not all event planners plan parties. Conferences, meetings, and other corporate events might be less glamorous than parties, but they\u2019re major business in the event industry. You don\u2019t have to be a party person to have a successful career in event planning!<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134389613_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a martini at a party\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134389613_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_134389613_ed-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p>Part of an event planner\u2019s job is to attend the events they plan, and yes, that can include parties, weddings, and galas. But here\u2019s the thing: during the party, those event planners are <i>working<\/i>. They\u2019re making sure everything goes smoothly and dealing with last-minute problems, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/infographic-event-planner-emergency-kit-shopping-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emergencies<\/a>, so that the hosts can relax.<\/p>\n<p>As any event planner can tell you, the party is just the tip of the iceberg. Behind any event are weeks or often months of organizing, decision-making, and planning\u2014and on top of that, planners who run their own businesses have to take care of marketing, social media, and finances as well!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Event_planning_wedding_planning\"><\/span>2. Event planning = wedding planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wedding planning is a major (and we mean <i>major<\/i>) part of the event industry, but it\u2019s certainly not all there is to it. Can you be an event planner who only plans weddings? Yes\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/event-planning-vs-wedding-planning-is-there-a-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">that\u2019s what wedding planning is<\/a>. But can you be an event planner who never plans weddings? Absolutely.<\/p>\n<p>Weddings tend to dominate the public image of the event industry because of the romance, glamour, and drama that gets associated with them. Just think of how many movies there are about weddings and wedding planning (as opposed to, say, organizing corporate conferences). And for many event planners, the beauty of weddings and the joy of taking part in a couple\u2019s special day is what drew them to the industry in the first place, so of course they\u2019ll want to work on weddings. But there are many more event planners who take on weddings only occasionally, or even not at all.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Event_planners_only_work_on_big_events\"><\/span>3. Event planners only work on big events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A big event needs an event planner\u2014that goes without saying. It\u2019s easy to see the benefit of hiring a professional to coordinate a gala for 500 guests or an employee retreat to Napa Valley, but many people don\u2019t see the point in booking a planner for a small-scale event.<\/p>\n<p>Until they\u2019ve actually started planning the event, that is. The logistics behind even a small-scale event can be tough to navigate and stressful to handle for someone without professional experience. Hiring an event planner for a milestone birthday or anniversary party lets the hosts relax and enjoy themselves. Event planning businesses come in all sizes and specialties!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Event_planning_is_glamorous\"><\/span>4. Event planning is glamorous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p>This myth is closely related to Myth #2. Celebrity weddings and Hollywood weddings are oozing with glamour and luxury, so an event planner\u2019s job must be the same, right? Sampling cakes, shopping for wedding dresses, networking with celebrities and luxury good providers, landing huge paychecks\u2026 all in a day\u2019s work for an event planner, according to pop culture.<\/p>\n<p>Well, not quite. Again\u2014yes, we know we\u2019ve already said it\u2014many event planners don\u2019t deal with weddings. And while event planning can be a very profitable business, it takes time to work your way up there. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_107770022_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding planner sampling cake\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_107770022_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_107770022_ed-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Plus, movies tend to skip over the less glamorous parts of being a planner\u2014you know, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/small-business-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marketing<\/a> your business, building relationships with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/establishing-a-vendor-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vendors<\/a>, managing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/the-busy-event-planners-guide-to-social-media-where-should-you-focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a>, and handling all your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/starting-a-small-business-youll-need-their-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">finances<\/a>. We can pretty much guarantee you\u2019ll spend more time answering emails than you will helping your clients shop for wedding dresses at high-end salons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Anyone_can_be_an_event_planner\"><\/span>5. Anyone can be an event planner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Definitely not true. Like most other professions, event planning can be learned, but not everyone is ready to make the commitment. In case you haven\u2019t picked up on it already, event planning is tough! Lots of people just aren\u2019t ready to commit to building the skills necessary for a successful career in the event industry.<\/p>\n<p>Tight budgets, short timelines, last-minute cancellations, and difficult clients can all make being an event planner a stressful career. Along with a passion for creativity, good communication, organization, and problems solving skills will definitely help you out in an event planning career!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_New_technology_means_theres_no_future_in_event_planning\"><\/span>6. New technology means there\u2019s no future in event planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology does often make event planning easier, but no software or app will ever be a match for the service skills of an event planner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_320708897_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman checking her phone while using a laptop\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_320708897_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_320708897_ed-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Event planners are creative, and that\u2019s something no technology will ever be able to replace. What software can create a totally innovative event to really wow guests, or come up with an unexpected dining or d\u00e9cor option that\u2019ll cut back on costs without coming across as cheap? Event planners help their clients provide a personalized service to create a unique event\u2014plus their relationships with trusted vendors help to guarantee an event that\u2019s put together professionally and reliably, sometimes even at a lower cost to the clients.<\/p>\n<p>People will always get married, throw parties, and host conferences, so the event industry is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/why-the-event-planning-industry-will-never-die\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here to stay<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Event_planning_is_a_part-time_job\"><\/span>7. Event planning is a part-time job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For some event planners this is true, especially if they\u2019re new to the industry and working at an old job while they build a business that can support them financially. And it\u2019s also true that event planners don\u2019t work a nine-to-five shift five days a week\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not putting in just as many hours (or even more) than someone working an office job!<\/p>\n<p>Event planners often work during the evenings, when clients are available for consultations after their own workdays, and on the weekends, when many events are held. Between the actual event planning and all the work that goes into building and running a business, event planners have a lot on their plates. And once you\u2019ve started bringing in clients, event planning is definitely a career that can support you full-time!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Are you ready to start your career as a professional event planner? QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning courses<\/a> will give the planning and business skills you need!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sort out what&#8217;s true and what&#8217;s not about event planning before you dive in!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[349],"class_list":["post-8384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 7 Myths about Event Planning - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of becoming an event planner? 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