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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: Any idiot could figure out what this book presents in their sleep. It's a bunch of blank forms - that are so general they are totally obvious and unhelpful. For example, there are 2 pages of this 56 page book (including all the credits and end pages) devoted to a "Layout Map" - it consists of a big empty rectangle! There aren't even any grids where you might be able to draw something to scale. And another 2 pages devoted to the "Planning Calendar" - again an empty monthly calendar - does have the days of the week marked - whoowhoo!
If you're planning on organizing an event and find this book helpful - ask for help from others.
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Summary: HIGHLIGHTS OF PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Review: FOREWORD REVIEWS.COM
Posted July 22, 2002 by Marion E. Cason
"The author's skills are evident....The forms are clear, simple to use, and well organized. His writing style is straight forward and precise in his directions. An event planner will have a successful, stress-free event by using the forms in The Essential Event Planning Kit and by following Harris's suggestions. "Best of all, they are likely to enjoy the event itself as much as their guests."MADISON NEWS (KANSAS)
July 18, 2002
"If you have an event this summer, The Essential Event Planning Kit offers helpful ideas and tips to make sure [it] is a sucess. The book was prepared by a former U.S. diplomat...so you can rest easy knowing that the advice you will be getting is coming from a pro." JEFFERSON POST (NORTH CAROLINA)
July 16, 2002
"...a superb book for anyone planning a wedding, a New Year's party or any other event.
...all the details the book encompasses [is surprising.]"
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Summary: HIGHLIGHTS OF PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Review: I am shocked at the last two reviews.These reviewers are obviously perfect and don't need help with their planning.
I found many of the lists extremely helpful and highly recommend this book to guide one in various event planning,
I have planned over 1000 events in my career in public relations and say " this is worth using for all types of events"
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Summary: the essential event planning book
Review: I am shocked at the last two reviews.These reviewers are obviously perfect and don't need help with their planning.
I found many of the lists extremely helpful and highly recommend this book to guide one in various event planning,
I have planned over 1000 events in my career in public relations and say " this is worth using for all types of events"
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Summary: This book helped me organize myself.
Review: I found this book helpful when I was planning a large dinner. It helped me to organize my shopping list, my seating, when to get started, etc. This planner is flexible enough that I could absolutely use it to also plan a different type of event.
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Summary: The Essential Event planning Kit
Review: I have one word for this book...TERRIBLE!!! Save your money! I can't believe someone allowed this book to be published...If you are looking for a book that leaves you confused, then this is the book for you!
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Summary: This book sucks!
Review: I was highly disappointed in this book. This is hardly an event planners tool kit. I have no idea where my book is to date. Professionals back away. Amateurs there are other books worth your purchase. Save your money.
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Summary: Professional Planners BEWARE
Review: I was highly disappointed in this book. This is hardly an event planners tool kit. I have no idea where my book is to date. Professionals back away. Amateurs there are other books worth your purchase. Save your money.
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Summary: A Great Tool Box of Essential Event Planning Tools!
Review: I've been deeply involved with event planning as a professional florist, a seminar leader for Tony Robbins & Dale Carnegie, and a tour guide for destination management companies. So this book (3rd edition) comes in real handy for me. The book is a collection of 11 easy to use charts, tables, diagrams, and lists that are essential for thorough planning of any event like a weddings, party, seminar, conference or ceremony. While there isn't a lot of text, the book is pretty self-explanatory. You could buy other books that have a lot written about what to do in this area, but here is a simple one that has all that you need to have a stress-free function within budget. I think every professional florist, photographer, caterer, banquet manager, or full-service hotel should have a copy of this book on hand. It is certainly money that is well-spent.
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Summary: Weak event planning kit.
Review: Maybe this book would be good for someone who has never planned an event before, but I found it was just a little common sense and a bunch of charts.
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