Event planning - Wave Staffing's version

The 'standard' planning format for most events is as follows:

1. Idea

2. What’s the goal?

3. Who is the audience?

4. What will guests feel when they leave? (massive in 2026)

5. Budget

6. Venue hire

7. Food and beverage

8. Entertainment

9. AV (audio-visual)

10. Decoration

11. Production

12. Staffing

13. On the day event

14. Post event review

This is how Wave think events should be planned:

1. Idea

2. What’s the goal?

3. Who is the audience?

4. What will guests feel when they leave?

5. Budget

6. Venue hire

7. Staffing

8. Food and beverage

9. Entertainment

10. AV (audio-visual)

11. Decoration

12. Production

13. On the day event

14. Post event review

The change from 12 to 7 for commissioning staff early ensures a seamless event delivery by aligning team availability, skills, and training with the event’s goals and schedule.

Early planning allows time to match the right staff to each client’s expectations, manage last‑minute changes efficiently, and maintain high service standards without compromising quality or budget.

To book staff for your next event.

www.wavestaffing.co.uk

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