EVENT PLANNING CHECKLIST TEMPLATE: VENUE, LOGISTICS & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

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--- VENUE SELECTION & BOOKING ---
[ ] Desired Venue Location
[ ] Estimated Guest Capacity
[ ] Desired Event Date Range
[ ] Venue Type Preference (Hotel Ballroom, Conference Center, Outdoor Space, Unique Venue (e.g., Museum, Historic Building))
[ ] Budget Allocation for Venue
[ ] Venue Requirements & Preferences (e.g., accessibility, aesthetics)
[ ] Photos/Videos of Potential Venues

--- BUDGET & FINANCIALS ---
[ ] Total Event Budget
[ ] Deposit Paid (Venue)
[ ] Catering Costs Estimate
[ ] Entertainment Costs Estimate
[ ] Marketing & Advertising Costs
[ ] Payment Due Date (Venue)
[ ] Payment Method (Check, Wire Transfer, Credit Card)
[ ] Notes on Budget Tracking

--- PERMITS & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ---
[ ] Event Permit Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Permit Type (e.g., Noise, Alcohol, Assembly)
[ ] Permit Application ID/Reference Number
[ ] Permit Application Submission Date
[ ] Permit Expiration Date
[ ] Alcohol License Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Alcohol License Number
[ ] Notes/Special Requirements from Permit Authority

--- LOGISTICS: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING ---
[ ] Venue Address
[ ] Estimated Guest Count
[ ] Parking Options Provided? (Yes, No, Limited)
[ ] Transportation Modes Offered (Select all that apply) (Shuttle Service, Valet Parking, Public Transportation Information, Ride-Sharing Partnerships)
[ ] Shuttle Booking Confirmation Date
[ ] Shuttle Departure Time (First Trip)
[ ] Number of Designated Parking Spaces
[ ] Parking Instructions/Notes for Guests

--- LOGISTICS: CATERING & FOOD SERVICE ---
[ ] Catering Style (Buffet, Plated, Family Style, Food Stations)
[ ] Estimated Guest Count
[ ] Dietary Restrictions (Select all that apply) (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut Allergies, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Other Dietary Restrictions Details
[ ] Catering Menu
[ ] Tasting Appointment Date
[ ] Estimated Catering Budget
[ ] Service Style (e.g., Full Service, Drop-off) (Full Service, Drop-off, Limited Service)

--- LOGISTICS: SETUP & PRODUCTION ---
[ ] Stage Dimensions (Width x Height)
[ ] Speaker's Platform Location
[ ] Floor Plan/Site Map
[ ] Sound System Type (Microphone, Speakers, Mixer, PA System)
[ ] Number of Tables Required
[ ] Scheduled Setup Time
[ ] Specific AV Requirements/Notes
[ ] Lighting Type (LED, Spotlights, Ambient, Decorative)

--- VENDOR MANAGEMENT: CONTRACTS & COORDINATION ---
[ ] Vendor Name
[ ] Contact Person
[ ] Contract Value (£/$) 
[ ] Contract Start Date
[ ] Contract End Date
[ ] Key Contract Terms & Notes
[ ] Contract Document
[ ] Payment Schedule (Upfront, Milestone Based, Upon Completion)

--- VENDOR MANAGEMENT: ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMERS ---
[ ] Entertainment Type (Band, DJ, Comedian, Magician, Other)
[ ] Performer Name/Band Name
[ ] Performance Duration (Hours)
[ ] Contract Signed Date
[ ] Performance Fee
[ ] Contact Person
[ ] Contract Document
[ ] Technical Rider Required? (Yes, No)

--- GUEST MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] Total Guest Count
[ ] RSVP Deadline
[ ] RSVP Date
[ ] RSVP Method (Email, Phone, Online Form, Mail)
[ ] Communication Notes (e.g., special instructions)
[ ] Dietary Restrictions (Select all that apply) (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Allergies (Specify in Notes))
[ ] Allergy Notes (Specify any allergies)
[ ] Guest List File (CSV/Excel)

--- EVENT DAY EXECUTION ---
[ ] Arrival Time of Key Staff
[ ] Staging Area Check-in Point
[ ] Guest Count (Actual)
[ ] AV Equipment Functionality Check (Microphones, Projector, Sound System, Lighting)
[ ] Event Coordinator Sign-Off (Morning)
[ ] Notes/Issues Encountered (Morning)
[ ] Date of Event

--- POST-EVENT FOLLOW-UP ---
[ ] Date of Final Vendor Payments Due
[ ] Total Event Expenses (Actual)
[ ] Post-Event Debrief Notes (Team Feedback)
[ ] Overall Event Success Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Final Vendor Invoices (for Records)
[ ] Areas for Improvement (Select all that apply) (Venue, Catering, Logistics, Communication, Entertainment, Registration)
[ ] Summary of Guest Feedback (from Surveys/Comments)

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