Perfect Planning: A Guide to Getting Ready for Your Next Event [INFOGRAPHIC]

Pelect gDlanning Guide to Geting Read for Your Next Event From Fanlasy to Reatily: Event Planning Qiecelis. 12 - 18 (1) Pick a cause or theme months before • Fundraisers - 52% of the 1.6 million charities in the U.S. hosted a fundraising event last year (2) Brainstorm the big day $20,000 - Average wedding budget throughout the U.S. • $57,000 - Average budget in New York City and Long Island • That's the highest average in the country! (3 Determine potential dates Planning Family Reunions • 68% - • 21% - Start 2 Start 1 year in advance (4 years in advance Reserve a venue 22% of family reunions are held at event venues 6 - 12 months before (5) Generate a guest list (6) Call a caterer Seasonal celebrations according to caterers • 60% report an increase in holiday-related business • 51% report an increase in company holiday parties • 16% report an increase in holiday party budgets Pick perfect entertainment (8) Find stylish décor U.S. companies - 91% host holiday events 3 - 4 • 89% - Under 20 employees months before 9 Send out invitations Average number of guests at a wedding in the U.S. • 2% - Over 100 employees 10 Record RSVP's • 9% - 20-99 employees 178 11 Finalize the guest list Set a schedule 1-2 months before Put together seating plan Touch base with 14 organizers and staff There are 2.3 million weddings per year in the United States! No Time Day of Event! Supervise setup 15) 16) Enjoy Your Event! Infographic Provided by: GLÄSS www.GLASSHOUSESEVENTSPACENYC.COM Sources http://family-reunion-planner.fimark.net/affiliates.html http://www.soundvision.com/info/weddings/statistics.asp http://www.cafamerica.org/dnn/AboutUs/SolutionsandCosts/FriendsofCharityFund/tabid/113/Default.aspx http://www.census.gov/epcd/susb/2008/us/US-HTM http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/tag/catering-statistics/ http://nces.urban.org/statistics/quickfacts.cfm http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412673-The-Nonprofit-Research-Collaborative-Special-Report.pdt http://www.thefrisky.com/2010-06-11/12-wedding-statistics-thatll-surprise-you/