Organizing an event and managing one is not as smooth as you might think. All team members of an event management group join forces from event design to event planning, in order to deliver the most memorable party ever that will leave guests happy and excited.

But what is the difference between event design and event planning? Here is some insight on this topic.

What is event design?

Event design deals mostly with the visual details of the space, the decor, lights, and everything that will create the appropriate mood and vibe during the event. It starts with a creative process where designers discuss their vision and brainstorm ideas on how to make this vision tangible.

In addition, event design also includes details and specifications on the theme of an event, centerpieces, the location of the venue, and invitations. All in all, this sector deals with every aesthetic detail of an event.

What is event planning?

Event planning is the process of organizing and managing an event. It includes close meetings with event designers to achieve the desired look and theme for an event. In addition, it involves logistics on how to get guests, staff, music, and food to the venue. It also includes booking the venue, sending out invitations, booking artists, and all in all, making everything run smoothly on the day of the event.

Event planning is a fast-paced process that requires a lot of energy, good time management skills, patience, and excellent team player skills when cooperating with different parties. It is as fun and exciting as it is stressful.

Where do event design and event planning differ?

Event planning involves a lot more responsibility than event designing. While a designer is only responsible for the aesthetics of the party, an event planner needs to deal with setting the appropriate date, choosing the venue, dealing with vendors, creating a guest list, booking artists, and much more.

The event planner is basically the manager of the entire process. They cooperate with event designers by brainstorming ideas and showing designers what their vision is. In turn, event designers start to elaborate on the discussion to turn this vision into reality.

At Zero HMT we have a team that deals with both event planning and designing. Our hospitality experts are known for their memorable parties and the wonderful events that always manage to impress guests. If you are looking to organize an event and are not sure where to start the process, contact us and a member of our team will get in touch with more details.