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Essential Planning

Overview

Essential Planning provides strategic planning leadership and structured oversight throughout the planning process.

This service is designed for clients who want experienced guidance, clear framework, and logistical direction while maintaining responsibility for vendor communication and contracting.

We lead the planning structure. You manage direct vendor outreach and agreements.

Details

investment begins at

$2,500

Scope is determined by complexity and logistical demands.

scope of leadership

  • Strategic planning structure and oversight

  • Budget guidance and tracking support
  • Vendor recommendations and professional insight
  • Timeline architecture
  • Floor plan and layout planning
  • Rehearsal direction (for weddings)
  • Event-day leadership by the Evergreen Events team

Vendor outreach, negotiations, and contract execution remain the responsibility of the client.

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Frequent questions
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Who manages vendor communication under Essential Planning?

Clients manage vendor outreach, contracts, and ongoing communication throughout the majority of the planning process.

In the final phase, approximately six weeks prior to the event, the Evergreen Events team assumes direct logistical coordination and vendor communication to prepare for event-day leadership.

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How does Essential differ from Full-Service Planning?

Essential provides strategic planning leadership while clients retain vendor management responsibilities. Full-Service Planning & Design includes comprehensive vendor curation, contract guidance, and creative direction.

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How does Essential differ from Event Management?

Event Management assumes leadership in the final phase only. Essential Planning provides structured oversight throughout the planning process.