Just The FAQs
What is an event designer? Event designers design and plan events and are often also referred to as event planners, event coordinators, event consultants, or event organizers. Event designers are professionals who conceive, organize, and implement all types of special events: social, business, and nuptial. Event designers are like project managers for individual events. Independent event designers act as a tour guide and client representative navigating their clients through the specialized field of event planning. It is the responsibility of an event designer to understand and carry out the needs and wishes of their clients.
What are the benefits of working with an event designer? There are many advantages to working with an event designer. First, they do the planning legwork. They know the best vendors to hire and can negotiate great rates and watertight contracts. Event planners help relieve client stress during the planning process and on the actual day of the event. Second, most event designers have “seen it before” and know what works and what doesn’t work for all types of events. Third, event designers serve as creative partners. They do not simply oversee logistical matters; they also provide knowledge, ideas, references, etiquette tips, and industry insights. Lastly, time is money and working with an event planner will save you much of your valuable time.
Can’t I plan the event myself or with a friend or relative’s help? Of course, but keep in mind a professional event designer has already done mountains of research and has the experience and connections needed to professionally plan your event. You still share in the fun aspects of planning your event – an event designer should always work to convey YOUR vision of YOUR event - while having help from a professional in a specialized field. There are many legalities and hidden elements in the special event industry and only a professional has the access and experience to avoid problems and headaches. Also, designing an event is more time consuming and stressful for people who have limited experience. Event designers can also help you better avoid awkward situations that may result from differences of opinions among vendors and friends or relatives. And, always keep in mind that if your friend or relative is coordinating your event, they are not enjoying the celebration with you.
Can I afford an event designer? Event designers should be factored into your budget instead of being thought of as an added expense. Very often an event designer can save you money by negotiating better rates and using industry knowledge to save you from making costly mistakes and by thinking through your event elements to create them in a more cost effective way. Typically event professionals are paid 10 to 20 percent of your total event budget.
How can Flings Event Design save me money? Above all, the experience of the event designers at Flings Event Design will save you time and save you from making costly mistakes. Flings Event Design will expose you to the best choices for your style and budget. For each client, Flings Event Designs aims to cover the cost of its fee (and often more!) by thinking through the event as a whole and making smart budget decisions with the client. Budgeted funds are allocated to create the most impact based on the client’s goals. Flings Event Design saves clients money by creating unique event elements from scratch with an inventory of craft supplies, passing on automatic vendor discounts directly to the client (you’re having flowers anyway right?, why not get them for 10% off), using the vast Flings Event Design event supplies inventory at no additional cost to the client (250 glass votive holders, we’ve got ‘em!, no charge), and so on - all the while alleviating the stress of planning on the client.
Do you always use the same vendors? Although Flings Event Design has a core list of hip, local vendors, Flings Event Design constantly seeks new talent and always researches new vendors as needed or requested by the client. Got a cousin who does gorgeous floral design or an aunt with a festive, insured catering business?? – excellent! Flings Event Design does not receive any kind of kickbacks in exchange for exclusively referring a vendor. Our extensive list of contacts allows us to find the best vendors for your event.
Why should I choose Flings Event Design?
You should choose Flings Event Design because Flings’ philosophy of managing high-caliber events for a smaller clientele means that your event will be custom, chic, and memorable; not only for your guests but also for you because you get to relax and watch your event vision and style come alive.
You should choose Flings Event Design because Flings’ design philosophy is based on timeless taste and is never a reproduction of a trend.
You should choose Flings Event Design because you will know that you have a partner in the event industry that is really looking out for your and your events’ best interest.
You should choose Flings Event Design because it will be a damn good time!