Write the Perfect Event Proposal
Summary
TLDRChelsea from Event Planning Comm offers a comprehensive guide on crafting an event proposal. She emphasizes the importance of a one-on-one consultation to gather client needs and logistical details. The proposal should include client needs, personal experience, detailed services offered, a breakdown of services provided with pricing, and policies. Chelsea advises against including a budget due to its variability. She concludes with the necessity of a clear 'thank you' and contact information to facilitate follow-up.
Takeaways
- 🗣️ Start with a one-on-one conversation to gather all logistical and creative details of the client's event.
- 📝 Take detailed notes during the initial consultation to use in the proposal.
- 📋 Begin the proposal by summarizing client needs and suggesting venues if not already booked.
- 👩💼 Highlight your personal experience as an event planner, including relevant past events, references, and qualifications.
- 💼 Clearly outline the services offered, explaining the breadth of work involved in event planning.
- 🎨 Showcase your creative contributions and any specific skills or talents you bring to the event planning process.
- 📆 Emphasize the importance of scheduling, including the day-of coordination and load-in/load-out logistics.
- 🏷️ Provide a detailed breakdown of services provided with associated costs to give a clear picture of the pricing structure.
- 💰 Consider carefully whether to include a budget in the proposal due to the potential for variability and changes.
- 📝 Include a policies section outlining payment terms, cancellation policies, and any other relevant terms.
- 🙏 End with a thank you note, expressing gratitude for the client's time and consideration, and provide your contact information for follow-up.
Q & A
What is the first step to booking a client according to the video?
-The first step is to have a one-on-one conversation with the client. Schedule an hour to discuss the logistics and creative aspects of their event, taking detailed notes for the proposal.
Why is it important to ask as many questions as possible during the initial consultation?
-Asking many questions helps to gather comprehensive information about the client's event, including type, date, venue, demographic, and attendance, which is crucial for creating a tailored proposal.
What should be included in the first section of the proposal after summarizing client needs?
-Suggestions based on the information gathered during the consultation, such as potential venues with photos and brief descriptions, should be included if the client hasn't secured a venue yet.
Why is it necessary to summarize personal experience as an event planner in the proposal?
-Summarizing personal experience helps to establish credibility and showcases relevant past events, training, and certifications, which can reassure the client of the planner's expertise.
What is the purpose of the 'Services Offered' section in the proposal?
-The 'Services Offered' section clarifies what event planning entails, detailing the individual components of the event and the work involved, from consulting to vendor booking and day-of coordination.
Why is the 'Services Provided' section considered the most important in the proposal?
-The 'Services Provided' section is crucial because it breaks down each part of the event with a price, giving the client a clear understanding of the costs associated with each service.
What are some examples of services that could be included in the 'Services Provided' section?
-Examples include consulting fees, vendor booking charges, creative work contributions, and the costs associated with scheduling and coordinating the event timeline and breakdown.
Why might a planner choose not to include a budget in their proposal?
-A planner might avoid including a budget due to the variability and potential for changes in costs, which could lead to disagreements and contract issues if the final costs differ from the initial proposal.
What policies should be included in the proposal, and why is this important?
-Policies such as cancellation terms and payment schedules should be included to set clear expectations and protect both the planner and the client's interests.
How should the proposal conclude, and what information should be provided at the end?
-The proposal should conclude with a thank you note, expressing gratitude for the client's time and consideration. It should also include the planner's contact information for follow-up.
What is the main goal of having a well-structured and organized proposal according to the video?
-A well-structured and organized proposal demonstrates care for the client's individual needs and sets the planner up for success by distinguishing them from other event planners.
Outlines
📋 How to Start Writing a Proposal
This paragraph introduces the topic of writing a proposal for event planners. Chelsea from Event Planning Comm emphasizes the importance of having a detailed initial consultation with the client. She advises scheduling an hour-long meeting to gather comprehensive logistical and creative details about the event. Planners should inquire about the type of event, date, venue, demographics, number of attendees, themes, colors, and preferences for food and music. Detailed notes from this meeting will form the basis for the proposal.
📝 Summarizing Client Needs and Suggestions
In this section, the focus is on writing the initial part of the proposal by summarizing the client's needs and providing suggestions. Chelsea suggests starting with a recap of the client's requirements and possibly including one or two venue options with brief details. The goal is to offer helpful ideas without overwhelming the client, making this a concise yet informative section.
🌟 Highlighting Your Event Planning Experience
Here, Chelsea talks about how to present your personal experience as an event planner in the proposal. She recommends highlighting past events, especially those similar to the client's current project. This section should also cover any references, formal training, courses, or certificates that demonstrate your expertise. Mentioning the number of years in the business and relevant collaborations adds credibility.
🛠️ Detailing Services Offered
This crucial section outlines the various services the event planner offers. Chelsea explains that many clients may not fully understand the scope of event planning. She suggests breaking down each component, such as consulting availability, creative contributions, vendor booking, day-of scheduling, and the post-event breakdown. Each service should be clearly detailed to convey the extensive work involved in planning an event.
💰 Services Provided and Pricing
Chelsea describes how to list and price the services in the proposal. Each service provided should be itemized with an associated cost, which contributes to the overall fee. This section allows clients to see the breakdown of costs, including consulting, vendor management, and additional services like florals or hiring assistants. The total is then presented as the proposed charge for the event.
📊 Including or Excluding the Budget
Discussing the budget in a proposal is a nuanced topic. Chelsea shares her approach to omitting the budget section from her proposals due to the variability of event costs. Instead, she prefers to discuss the budget with the client separately to avoid discrepancies or misunderstandings later. This section highlights the pros and cons of including a budget estimate in the proposal.
📜 Policies and Payment Terms
In this part, Chelsea outlines what policies to include in the proposal. Key elements are the cancellation policy and payment terms. For instance, she retains the initial deposit if the event is canceled within a specific timeframe. She also explains her billing practice of taking a 50% deposit upon contract signing and the remaining 50% two weeks before the event. Planners can customize this section with their specific policies.
🙏 Expressing Gratitude and Contact Information
The final section of the proposal should be a thank-you note to the client for considering the planner's services. Chelsea advises including all relevant contact information such as the website, phone number, and email. A well-organized proposal with a personal touch sets the planner apart from competitors and demonstrates a commitment to meeting the client's needs.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Proposal
💡Event Planner
💡Consultation
💡Logistical Information
💡Creative Side
💡Services Offered
💡Vendor Booking
💡Pricing
💡Budget
💡Policies
💡Thank You
Highlights
The first step to booking a client is having a one-on-one conversation to gather logistical and creative information about their event.
During the initial consultation, take detailed notes to inform the proposal creation.
Begin the proposal by summarizing client needs and including suggestions such as venue options.
Include a few photos of suggested venues without overwhelming the client.
Summarize personal experience as an event planner, including past events and relevant training or certifications.
Discuss the breadth of event planning services offered to educate clients on what's involved.
Detail each component of event planning services, such as consulting, creative work, vendor booking, and scheduling.
Highlight the importance of including the breakdown process in the services offered.
In the 'Services Provided' section, break down the event into sections with assigned prices.
The total of the 'Services Provided' section will be the flat fee charged to the client.
Discuss the option of including a budget in the proposal, but be cautious due to its variability.
Policies section should include cancellation policies and payment terms.
End the proposal with a 'Thank You' note and include contact information for follow-up.
A clean, organized proposal that addresses individual client needs can set you up for success.
The video provides guidance on writing a proposal for event planners.
The importance of understanding client's event vision and logistics before writing the proposal.
The proposal should reflect the client's event type, date, venue, demographic, and attendance numbers.
The proposal should also consider the client's creative vision, such as theme, colors, food, and music preferences.
Providing a personalized experience by tailoring the proposal to the client's specific event details.
Transcripts
how to write a proposal that's what
we're going to talk about today hi event
planners I'm Chelsea from event planning
comm today we're going to break down a
proposal but before we even get into
that I want to talk about the very first
step to booking a client you need to
have a one-on-one conversation you
should schedule an hour with this client
you need to find out all the logistical
information that they have in the idea
of their event so what type of event is
it what date are they looking at have
they secured a venue what kind of
demographic of people are going to
attend the event how many people are
going to attend the event as many
questions as you can ask you also want
to get a sense of the creative side of
the event have they picked a theme or
colors do they have some kind of idea of
what they want for food or for music you
want to get as much information as you
can take detailed notes during this
initial consultation so that you can use
it for your proposal great so now we're
ready to start writing the proposal the
first thing that you want to do is write
down those client needs so summarize
what you learned about the event and
what the client is looking for this is a
great first part to put any suggestions
that you might have if they have a book
to venue yet if you include one or two
photos of venues that you think would
work for them with a little bit of
information this is the place to do it
but make sure you don't overwhelm them
just a few suggestions in the first
section the second section is going to
be summarizing your personal experience
as an event planner so talk about past
events that you've done especially if
you have any ones that relate to the
clients event that you're working on the
proposal for you can talk about any type
of references that you might have any
kind of formal training or online
courses you've taken or certificates
you've had this is where this goes if
you've been in the business for a long
time make sure to note how many years
you've been in the business and maybe
anybody else that you've worked with
that's relevant and next we're going to
move on to services offered so this is
really important because a lot of
clients are going to come with you and
they're not really sure what event
planning entails they don't really
understand the breadth and how much work
goes into it this is where you can
really break it down and show them each
individual component of their event and
how much work you're actually going to
be doing so everything from consulting
you know
can they actually call you are you
available 24/7 for consulting leading up
to their event to the creative work what
kind of creative things are you going to
bring to the table are you really good
at making centerpieces or is there some
other creative aspect that really speaks
to you that you can tell your clients
about down to the vendor booking now
this can be a really hard one because
it's hard to find vendors to negotiate
to work out all the logistics to
schedule them day-of so make sure you
hit upon this under services offered
scheduling you're going to be taking
care of the schedule on the day of the
event all of the load in the load-out
you'll be had helping set up you'll be
setting up everything from the tables to
getting ready for the events or awards
or the bride coming there's a lot of
work that goes into the timeline of the
actual day and lastly the breakdown
which is a huge component that a lot of
clients don't think about when they're
in the excitement of planning their
event so the breakdown of the event can
include everything from gathering all of
their personal belongings making sure
that they're safe to actually having the
load-out for all of the vendors where
they come in they pick up all of the
rentals so this is really important to
include in the services offered the next
section is services provided which I
would say is actually the most important
thing in the whole proposal so this is
where you're going to also break down
each section of the event or each
portion of the event and put a price
next to it so this is where you're going
to add up everything in the services
provide I'm going to put a little money
sign next to it everything in service is
provided and you're going to add it up
this is where you're going to come to
the number that you're going to charge
them for so you'll have a flat fee
number say and this is where you can
break it down to show that consulting
whatever that will cost you no vendor
booking whatever that will cost are you
going to hire other planners to help
work underneath you or assistance or are
there any other services will you be the
one doing the florals whatever you can
provide for your services that can be
monetized that's where they go in the
services provided all of these
individual things will add up to the
total that you're going to ask for in
the proposal so the next thing that we
move on to is budget now this is
something that traditionally can be in
proposals but I personally never put it
into
my proposals and I'm going to tell you
why so I work with a lot of different
events all over the place I'm not
necessarily always at the same type of
venues working with the same vendors so
budget is a hard one for me so budget
what it means is that you would have a
section where you would tell the client
what you propose that they are
personally going to spend on their event
as a whole so everything from the venue
to the flowers to the food to the music
to whatever
it entails that would go into the budget
and you would give them a number of what
you think their event is going to cost
total why I don't include it is that
there's a lot of variables to this and I
think that budgets can sometimes or
always they can change and they can grow
or things can happen that cost can be
cut
I don't include budget in my proposal
because it worries me to put it along
with the proposal in the chance that at
the end of the event the client says
well the budget wasn't what we initially
talked about so there's an opportunity
for the contract to not be about so use
this one carefully it's a great tool
it's something that you should
definitely still talk to your client
about but I don't know if I would
necessarily include it in the initial
proposal the next one is policies so
this is where I put things like my
cancellation policy so for an event
maybe it's two or three weeks if they
cancel within that time frame that
you're going to keep their initial
deposit it's also where I talk about how
I get paid I like to build so I take 50%
right when we sign the contract and the
other 50% two weeks before the event so
I put that into my policies you can put
whatever other policies that you want
into this section and the last one is
the thank you thank them for your time
thank them for considering you and also
include your contact information you
want your website you want your phone
number your email so that they can get
in touch with you afterwards everybody
that they've talked to every event
planner they might be considering is
going to send them a proposal if you
have a proposal like this nice clean
organized that shows that you care about
their individual needs then you're going
to be setting yourself up for success I
hope that you enjoyed this video you can
find more information on event planning
com and make sure to like this youtube
channel
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