Giving Life A Little Spark

Hospital charity events evoke images of ladies dressed in beautiful gowns and gentlemen doctors in their tuxes. Even though the event is meant to raise money for the hospital, it is an event most of the hospital staff look forward to. Everyone has a lot of fun.

Well, everyone except those who have to plan the event and make sure the entire night goes off without a hitch. If you are one of the designated organizers, about all you are experiencing is a ton of anxiety and a whole mess of stress on top of your usual career duties. If you would rather just attend the event this year and enjoy it, you should consider hiring special event services. Here is how these service providers help you enjoy your event rather than worry about every single, little detail.

From Cake to Caterer, You Are Only the Yes-Person

All you have to do is meet with one of the special event planners and create a list of what you want at the event. That includes cake, champagne, open bar, caterer, music or entertainment for the evening, decorations, tables, chairs, china, silverware, and invitations. After the list is made, your planner goes to work immediately. When he or she has found something on the list, he/she contacts you to see if it is exactly what you want. All you have to do is say yes or no to the selection. 

Sit Back and Relax

You spend most of the work time relaxing. The planner does so much of the work for you that you barely have to lift a finger or make a peep. You can be at home more often and spend more time with family or looking for a beautiful new gown for the event. Even on your days off from the hospital you can relax and not give the charity event planning a second thought.

Check with Your Event Planner Weekly

Just to keep up and stay on the same page with your event planner, call him/her weekly to see how things are going. Usually your planner will call you with updates, but if he/she does not, then a weekly call is best. About one week before the big event, call the planner to see if there is anything else that needs to be done yet. Short of hanging decorations and decorating tables and chairs on the day of the event, your planner should have everything else complete.