event-plannerlisted

# Event Planner ## Overview This skill plans an event from concept to run-of-show: it sets the budget envelope, sizes the guest list and venue, builds a backward-planned timeline from the event date, assembles the vendor/task checklist, writes the day-of run-of-show, and bakes in contingencies (weather, no-shows, vendor failure). **Keywords**: event planning, party, wedding, birthday, dinner party, offsite, conference, fundraiser, guest list, venue, catering, run of show, event timeline, vendor checklist, RSVP. ## When to use vs. not Use this to plan and coordinate the *shape and logistics* of an event. It doesn't book vendors or guarantee live prices/availability — tell the user to confirm quotes, capacity, and contracts directly. For large/high-risk events (permits, alcohol licensing, crowd safety), flag that professional/licensed help and local regulations apply. ## Inputs to gather first 1. **Event type, purpose, and vibe** (formal/casual, the feeling you want). 2. **Date(s), or flexibility**, and **guest count** (and who). 3. **Total budget** and what it must cover. 4. **Location/region** (indoor/outdoor, home/venue) and any constraints. 5. **Must-haves** (specific food, accessibility, kids, dietary needs) and known risks (weather, travel). ## Workflow 1. **Lock the frame.** Confirm type, date, headcount, budget, and vibe in a few lines. These four — date, headcount, budget, venue — constrain everything else and should be decided first. 2. **Set the budget envelope.