Special Events for Less

Whether you're planning an international conference or a special event for friends, you're often confronted with the challenge of keeping the quality high and the costs low.

While common tactics such as choosing a weeknight over a weekend, scheduling for off-season rather than peak season, and trimming your guest list can save a few dollars, there are a wealth of lesser-known tricks that can transform your event into a spectacular yet frugal affair.

Written by award-winning event planner Katie Herritage, CMM, CMP, CSEP, who has worked with clients around the world, "Special Events for Less" gives you the inside track on how to reduce your spending without lessening your customers' experience from a seasoned practitioner's point of view

From the basic principles of event planning to over one hundred cost-saving techniques, you'll learn everything you need to know to become a top-rate event planner. The guide even includes a budget worksheet to help you track the financial elements of your event. Although this book was written with professionals in mind, anyone can benefit from its proven strategies when planning even a small personal event.

Discover how you can create an unforgettable experience and still stay under budget