Have Questions About Planning an Event?
Planning a corporate event, gala, holiday party, team celebration, or private gathering requires the right mix of creativity, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. The Great Event helps bring every detail together through full-service event planning and production designed to make the process easier from start to finish.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about working with The Great Event.
What types of events does The Great Event plan?
The Great Event plans and produces a wide range of events, including corporate events, company celebrations, holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, themed parties, team-building events, client appreciation events, employee appreciation events, picnics, casino parties, and private celebrations.
What services do you provide?
Our services may include event planning, production, catering, beverage service, rentals, entertainment, décor, themed event design, games and activities, staffing, venue support, vendor coordination, and on-site event management.
We can provide individual services or build a full-service event experience based on your needs.
Do you only plan corporate events?
Corporate events are a major part of what we do, but we also support organizations, schools, nonprofits, and private clients with a variety of event types. Our team is especially experienced with events that require professional planning, multiple vendors, guest logistics, catering, entertainment, rentals, and on-site coordination.
Can you help us choose the right event format?
Yes. If you have a goal but not a fully developed plan, our team can help shape the event concept, format, flow, and service mix. We can recommend options based on your guest count, budget, venue, season, audience, and overall goals.
Can you help with catering and beverage services?
Yes. The Great Event can help coordinate catering and beverage service for a variety of event styles, including cocktail receptions, buffets, plated meals, BBQs, hosted bars, coffee service, snack stations, concessions, and custom menus.
Do you provide entertainment?
Yes. Entertainment options may include DJs, emcees, live bands, performers, photo booths, interactive attractions, team games, carnival-style experiences, and specialty entertainment. Our team can help match entertainment to your event style, audience, and venue.
Do you offer event rentals?
Yes. We can help coordinate rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, lounge furniture, tents, lighting, staging, sound systems, décor, shade structures, photo booths, and other event essentials.
Can you create a custom theme?
Yes. The Great Event specializes in themed event experiences, from concept development and décor to entertainment, catering, signage, and production details. We can help bring existing ideas to life or develop a custom theme from scratch.
Can you help with venue selection?
Yes. If you are still looking for the right event location, our team can help discuss venue considerations such as capacity, layout, access, parking, catering needs, permits, insurance needs, rental requirements, entertainment space, and event flow.
Do you provide on-site coordination?
Yes. On-site coordination is an important part of creating a smooth event experience. Our team can help manage setup, vendor arrival, event flow, timing, guest experience, and teardown so you can focus on hosting and enjoying the event.
What is the benefit of working with The Great Event?
Working with The Great Event gives you access to experienced planners, trusted vendors, creative event ideas, and full-service support across planning, production, catering, entertainment, rentals, and coordination. Instead of managing multiple moving pieces alone, you have one experienced team helping bring the event together.
How far in advance should we start planning?
We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially for holiday parties, large corporate events, galas, outdoor events, and peak-season dates. Earlier planning gives our team more flexibility with venues, vendors, rentals, catering, and entertainment.
What information should we provide when requesting a quote?
Helpful details include your event date, guest count, location or preferred area, event type, budget range, catering needs, entertainment interests, rental needs, theme ideas, and any special goals or requirements.
How do we get started?
Contact The Great Event with your event details, and our team will help guide you through the next steps, recommended services, and planning options for your event.