Event planning made easy : 7 simple steps to making your business or private event a huge success from the industry's top event planners

Whether it's the company's annual party, a new product launch, a fundraising gala, or even a milestone birthday extravaganza, taking on the planning of a huge event can be nerve wracking. And as companies continue to cut budgets and control expenses, the responsibilities of event planning frequently get delegated to volunteers who have never planned an event before.

In addition, community groups and even families frequently need serious guidance for their own special events.

These people need an easy-to-follow guide to help them keep all the details straight and making sure nothing is forgotten.

In Event Planning Made Easy, professional event planners Paulette and Jodi Wolf walk readers through the event planning process, breaking down what seems like a monumental task into seven manageable steps.

The mother and daughter team behind the nationally known Paulette Wolf Events and Entertainment have put together events ranging from Fortune 500 company launches to openings of major public institutions and from the Olympic games to private parties for major celebrities.Their clients include Coca-Cola, Fox Broadcasting, Ford Motor Company, GTA, HP, Hong Kong Tourist Association, McDonald's, Nike, USA Today, Warner Bros., and many more, and they were recently featured in Ladies Home Journal.

They have put together practical information that anyone, no matter what their planning experience, can use to put together a successful business or private event.

Readers will learn how to: Choose the best venue at the best price.

Create an organized event book, following samples from the authors.

Book entertainment, staff, and caterers - and how to negotiate with all outside groups.

Develop a menu and a theme. Create a stunning event, even on the strictest budget.

Understand the behind the scenes operations, including everything from valet parking to security issues to enhancing the experience of every guest.

Each chapter includes key questions to ask and tips for success.

Sidebars throughout focus on details - from flowers to desserts to outdoor venues - and include inspirational photos from the authors' own events.

Throughout, Paulette and Jodi Wolf reveal their insider secrets for doing simple steps with stunning results.