Step 1: Getting Started: Setting a mission, prioritization, & budgets

Learn the preliminary essentials that every successful event planner must understand, how to respond to market inquiries, drafting an event proposal, creating a preliminary budget, the role and importance of headcount, and review the importance of an event planning guide.

Includes use of Pomegranate Occasions proprietary event planning guides.

Step 2: Venues & Event Flow

The venue drives the most important decisions you'll have for your event. Learn how to determine what you need, what specific things to look for in a venue; how to do a site inspection, and what questions to ask.  We discuss suggested types of venues for different types of events; including real-life examples of various venues. Explore how to work within event space to maximize the attendee experience; including the importance of understanding "flow," why it's important, and examples of good and bad flow.

Step 3: The legal stuff

Contracts are a major part of becoming an event planner, they are necessary to insure that you, your client, and your event are protected.  Learn the basic elements that should be included in contracts, and the different types of contracts you will need.  You will receive numerous sample contracts to download and keep.  Also, the different types of event insurance that you might need, as well as an explanation of licenses, permits, & permissions and how they apply to your event.

Step 4: Food & Beverage (F&B)

F&B is a major part of any event, and therefore requires special considerations dependent on the venue, season, location, and more. Discover the process of selecting menus and how to work with your venue or caterer.  Working around special dietary needs is a vital part of your job; so it's important to learn the terminology that is used within F&B.  Finally, learn the different ways in which your hotel, venue, or caterer will charge for F&B to ensure you're maximizing your budget.  

Step 5: Decor 

Decor is usually considered one of the most visual, and perhaps FUN, part of event planning!  This entire section is made up of visual examples and photos explaining different elements of decor.  You will learn how you can use tables, centerpieces, furniture, and lighting to add to your decor, as well as other tips for making the biggest impact with limited budgets.  

Step 6: Vendors & Client Relations

With every event, you'll be working with vendors, clients, and select key family, friend, or colleagues of the client.  Learn how to select and work with vendors, what contracts are needed for each, and how to schedule and timeline your event needs in consideration of your vendor needs. Discover how to find the right talent for your event; as well as special considerations when working with your clients expectations and emotions on their event day.

Headquarter Office

Los Angeles Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA
but you may work from anywhere your wifi and cell phone can reach.

Cristen

CRISTEN is the oldest of 7 kids, which makes her a natural at being confident with her events and creativeness. Her contagious upbeat personality reflects into everything she puts her heart and soul into.

With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, she leads in customer service, operational efficiency, and our vendor relations. Cristen believes in the power of living in the moment and desires to take care of every detail so that you may be fully present during your big day.

A world traveler, avid explorer, and all time adventurer, Cristen has called Lake Tahoe home for 12 years. When not caring for her beautiful children, you can most likely find her either hiking in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, or cozied up with a cup of hot tea and a good book.

Based in South Lake Tahoe, Cristen services Northern California, Nevada, or anywhere in her hometown of Southern California. She has a passion for serving others and wants to make your big day everything you can imagine plus more.

She Values:

• Authenticity & Honesty

• Sunrises & Sunsets

• Wine & Cheese

• The simple pleasures in life

Love Language: Quality Time

Fun Facts:

• Has never broken a bone in her body

• Had a career in acting prior to moving to Lake Tahoe

• Her height is 4’10”

Jessica

Jessica ensures the romance of the happiest day of your life is enacted. She is absolutely in LOVE with weddings, from the dress and ceremony to the flowers and reception. In her words, “To look at a couple and see them enjoying themselves on their special day is just the best, and to know that I had a hand in the process is truly the most gratifying thing in the world.” .

Outside of assisting with weddings she loves trying new restaurants, live music, and wine tastings. Or you could find her scheduling her next travel destination. She is part of a large family that is very close and they spend lots of time together. Family and friends are very close to her heart, as is helping others.

Jessica relocated to Tahoe from Las Vegas and has embraced the beauty and activities Lake Tahoe has to offer. She strives to ensure all details are considered; because on your big day, it’s the small things that matter most! Fueled on coffee, and laughter, she loves every moment of her job and the clients that trust her with their special moments!

Fun Facts:

• Obsessed with house plants

• Traveled to 5 continents and over 12 different countries

• Has never seen a single Star Wars movie

• Mover, Shaker, Doer, Change Maker

Values

• Making the world better one smile at a time

• Sustainability & Environmentalism

• Living in the present moment

• A good belly laugh

  Love Language: Quality Time

Christina Phillips

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