Their clients include Coca-Cola, Fox Broadcasting, Ford Motor Company, GTA, HP, Hong Kong Tourist Association, McDonald's, Nike, USA Today, Warner Bros., and many more, and they were recently featured in Ladies Home Journal. They have put together practical information that anyone, no matter what their planning experience, can use to put together a successful business or private event. Readers will learn how to: Choose the best venue at the best price. Create an organized event book, following samples from the authors. Book entertainment, staff, and caterers - and how to negotiate with all outside groups. Develop a menu and a theme. Create a stunning event, even on the strictest budget. Understand the behind the scenes operations, including everything from valet parking to security issues to enhancing the experience of every guest. Each chapter includes key questions to ask and tips for success. Sidebars throughout focus on details - from flowers to desserts to outdoor venues - and include inspirational photos from the authors' own events. Throughout, Paulette and Jodi Wolf reveal their insider secrets for doing simple steps with stunning results.