Don't assume, ANYTHING!

The next event we are working on is a baby shower. I was asked to "come up with something" based on very little information. As an event planner, this is one of the hardest things you can ask me to do. I have put together several baby showers based on several different themes. Themes can be based on colors, sports, nature, hobbies, etc. but the serve a bigger purpose. It gives the event some DIRECTION.

Experience should also tell me what to expect next, which is, disappointment. From both parties. I turn in a proposal along with a few inspiration items only to find that this inspired them to know exactly what they didn't want. The great news is that is quickly stimulates the creative process.

The initial meeting should be considered a get-to-know-you session. We get a feel for the type of event you want, who you are, and more importantly what your expectations of us, is. The more you plan events, the more you realize how individual everyone is. So you also learn not to assume what your client wants until you have established a trusting relationship.

So back to this baby shower. The theme has been solidified AFTER the inspiration board was sent and now the real work can begin. We will begin planning with direction and knowing well what the expectations of this event are.

The theme? Black, White, and Blue Nautical! How GREAT is that!?