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10-20-2014, 08:25 AM
Anyone here ever planned and hosted a large event, somewhere in the range of 150-200 people?
A friend approached me with a good business idea that would require something like this. We would need a venue to rent, music, alcohol service, and an interior decorator (because I can barely decorate my apartment, yet alone a venue).
Interested in any thoughts or experience on the subject
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10-20-2014, 12:28 PM
My homegirl does this in Las Vegas. She works for one of the big management companies.
3 components
1) Buy-out fee- For restaurant, club or bar
2) Food fee/per head (fixed prixe menu)
3) Drink fee/ per head
Buy out fees vary widely based on how upscale you want to go. i.e. high end sushi bar in Las Vegas -35k buyout for full restaurant
Food per person- 100/per person fixed menu (5-6 entrees).
Drinks per person- 50/each (covers 2-3 glasses).
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10-21-2014, 06:56 AM
I will be going to florist school in LA. The owner does Grammy like events. I think you should know about flowers if you want to run most events. I've heard I got a good sense for decorating things but I am sure there are many like me. I will probably have to start from the bottom. I will be taking classes and volunteer for free to get the experience at the scene. Once I get enough experience, I will get as much contact info possible for photographers, venues, catering, rentals etc. I will probably aim for individuals who has lower budget.
Obviously, you don't need to possess any skills (like decorating) as long as you can get the contract. but who would hire you unless you have proven records?