Ask yourself this:

In all events you have planned, do you end up having loose ends, regrets, or something just didn't quite come together?
If the answer is yes, an event planner may be right for you.

In all the events you have planned, does it end up stressing you out or leave you feeling overwhelmed?
If the answer is yes, an event planner may be right for you.

Do you feel like you just don't have time to plan the event?
If the answer is yes, an event planner may be right for you.

Do you feel like you just don't want to plan the event, but somehow you were put in charge of planning the whole thing?
If the answer is yes, an event planner may be right for you.

Do you even want to plan this event?
If the answer is no, then an event planner may be right for you.

Have you ever planned an event before this one?
If the answer is no, an event planner may be right for you.

Sure, you can get through the big event, but your hair may be turn gray, an ulcer may make itself present, and your sanity may become extinct, but you will have done it, all on your own.
Is the glory of doing it by yourself worth losing your mind?

Maybe it's time to call in an event planner!
Let them lose their mind for you, it's their job.

What is an event planner exactly?

An event planner, also known as a event coordinator, is a person who specializes in planning events. Event planning is a profession.

An event planner is different from a party planner or party coordinator.

Event planners and event coordinators specialize in more professional, business type events. They are certified to know and to plan for every tiny little detail of the event. They are able to put together very large events such as: corporate dinners, award ceremonies, company conferences, etc. These are the event planners job and specialty.

Party planners or party coordinators are trained in smaller gatherings such as: birthday parties, company parties, family gatherings, etc.

What will an event planner do for you?

Event planners specific job descriptions include:

- music
- food
- drinks
- locations
- logistics
- budgeting
- and meeting the needs to make it possible for your event to be a complete success

How do you pick an event planner?

When picking out an event planner make sure they have the following attributes:

- qualified
- certified
- good credentials
- personality goes well with yours
- someone you can confide in
- someone you trust
- someone who specializes in the kind of event you are hosting
(some are more qualified for one kind of event than another, while some are equally qualified to do both)

Is an event planner right for you? If so, sit back, relax and watch your event come together right before your eyes without you getting one gray hair, or the any hint of an ulcer, and your sanity will have a chance to survive. Let the event planner lose their mind for you, it's their job.