That's a good thing, since their careers depend completely on their attention to detail. Those details can range from what type of serviettes to place at the buffet table, to making sure there's a carnation pinned on the chauffeur's lapel. Event planners have got to be on top of every detail involved in a special event, including the menu, floral arrangements, facilities, transportation and special services like photography. In short, an event planner's job is to take care of all these details for a client. Another set of details that require the utmost attention are the numbers.
Event planners work with lots of numbers.
The client tells the event planner how much to spend on the special event, be it a wedding or a business conference. Then it's up to the event planner to produce the best event possible within that budget. That means juggling lots of separate items, and deciding where to scrimp and where to spend. Event planners have to watch their expenses like a hawk. B.C. But, that's not all the math an event planner has to know.