BUDGETING

Budgeting for an event is by far
the most important aspect of a
successful
event. While budgets can be as
varied as the occasions being
planned for, a
budget lays the groundwork for
what can be included in the event,
what
details must be scaled back, and
what ideas must be abandoned
during the
planning process.
Determining a budget is most
easily accomplished when a
specific amount of
money is dedicated for the event
in its entirety. Factors to be
considered
are deposits for event venues,
speakers, caterers,
photographers, bands,
DJs, fireworks, audio-video and
sound equipment, furnishings,
rented
lighting, limousines, floral displays,
booth standards and panels,
portable
dance floors, stages, and printing
services.