Event Planning Checklist Template: Venue, Logistics & Vendor Management

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Venue Selection & Booking

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Tasks related to finding, evaluating, and securing the event venue.

Desired Venue Location

Estimated Guest Capacity

Desired Event Date Range

Venue Type Preference

Budget Allocation for Venue

Venue Requirements & Preferences (e.g., accessibility, aesthetics)

Photos/Videos of Potential Venues

Budget & Financials

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Tracking expenses, managing payments, and ensuring financial compliance.

Total Event Budget

Deposit Paid (Venue)

Catering Costs Estimate

Entertainment Costs Estimate

Marketing & Advertising Costs

Payment Due Date (Venue)

Payment Method

Notes on Budget Tracking

Permits & Legal Requirements

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Securing necessary permits, licenses, and ensuring legal compliance.

Event Permit Required?

Permit Type (e.g., Noise, Alcohol, Assembly)

Permit Application ID/Reference Number

Permit Application Submission Date

Permit Expiration Date

Alcohol License Required?

Alcohol License Number

Notes/Special Requirements from Permit Authority

Logistics: Transportation & Parking

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Planning for guest and vendor transportation, parking arrangements, and accessibility.

Venue Address

Estimated Guest Count

Parking Options Provided?

Transportation Modes Offered (Select all that apply)

Shuttle Booking Confirmation Date

Shuttle Departure Time (First Trip)

Number of Designated Parking Spaces

Parking Instructions/Notes for Guests

Logistics: Catering & Food Service

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Managing food and beverage service, dietary restrictions, and vendor coordination.

Catering Style

Estimated Guest Count

Dietary Restrictions (Select all that apply)

Other Dietary Restrictions Details

Catering Menu

Tasting Appointment Date

Estimated Catering Budget

Service Style (e.g., Full Service, Drop-off)

Logistics: Setup & Production

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Coordinating stage setup, audio-visual equipment, lighting, and other production elements.

Stage Dimensions (Width x Height)

Speaker's Platform Location

Floor Plan/Site Map

Sound System Type

Number of Tables Required

Scheduled Setup Time

Specific AV Requirements/Notes

Lighting Type

Vendor Management: Contracts & Coordination

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Managing vendor contracts, communication, and ensuring service delivery.

Vendor Name

Contact Person

Contract Value (£/$)

Contract Start Date

Contract End Date

Key Contract Terms & Notes

Contract Document

Payment Schedule

Vendor Management: Entertainment & Performers

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Planning and coordinating entertainment, performers, and speakers.

Entertainment Type

Performer Name/Band Name

Performance Duration (Hours)

Contract Signed Date

Performance Fee

Contact Person

Contract Document

Technical Rider Required?

Guest Management & Communication

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Managing guest lists, RSVPs, communication, and registration.

Total Guest Count

RSVP Deadline

RSVP Date

RSVP Method

Communication Notes (e.g., special instructions)

Dietary Restrictions (Select all that apply)

Allergy Notes (Specify any allergies)

Guest List File (CSV/Excel)

Event Day Execution

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Tasks to be completed on the event day for smooth operation.

Arrival Time of Key Staff

Staging Area Check-in Point

Guest Count (Actual)

AV Equipment Functionality Check

Event Coordinator Sign-Off (Morning)

Notes/Issues Encountered (Morning)

Date of Event

Post-Event Follow-Up

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Tasks related to post-event evaluation, vendor payments, and guest feedback.

Date of Final Vendor Payments Due

Total Event Expenses (Actual)

Post-Event Debrief Notes (Team Feedback)

Overall Event Success Rating

Final Vendor Invoices (for Records)

Areas for Improvement (Select all that apply)

Summary of Guest Feedback (from Surveys/Comments)

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