Art of the Event: Complete Guide to Designing and Decorating Special Events

By James C. Monroe

Book Overview

Art of the Event: Complete Guide to Special Event Design and D cor is the tenth title in the Wiley Event Management Series. It provides event planners with professional-level information that explains how to decorate a location for a special event. From assessing the client's decor needs at an event to staying within a client's budget, it serves as a practical guide to designing and decorating events and celebrations from ten to 2,000 guests.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471426865
• ISBN13: 9780471426868
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.7" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have for Event Designers

I was very pleased to find this book was very well written with great illustrations throughout. The information was organized and easy to find. This is a must have for anyone who is involved with designing events.

Good book although it is written like a textbook

I just graduated from college and am thinking of pursuing a career in Event Planning. I ordered this book to learn more about the subject only to find that it was another textbook! With that being said, it is a good book still. Some of the administrative information is pretty basic but I find the artistic design elements that are weaved throughout the text to be rather interesting. It is as good book to get acquainted with the industry, just expect it to be written like a textbook.

Excellent

This book is perfect for people interested in handling the design aspect of events. It gives you breakdowns, provides ideas, discusses how you set rates, has sample forms/contracts, and even sections that question you and make you think. I was so excited while waiting for this book to arrive and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I give this book 5 stars and would absolutely encourage others interested in event design to buy this book!

#1 resource for event planning

This book is jam-packed with practical and useful tips on adding just the right touches that take an event from being "good" to "totally outstanding". No matter the budget or type of event - there is something for everyone. I don't intend to plan any events without first consulting this book.

Very comprehensive special event decor, staging and managing

A great resource for all aspects of event management -- full of innovative ideas, creative designs for all budgets, and fasinating insider information on how it all gets accomplished. I highly recommend this book for both experienced and novice event planners and professionals.