event planner

American  

[ih-vent plan-er] / ɪˈvɛnt ˌplæn ər /

noun

1. a person whose profession is the planning of social events, as parties and fundraisers.

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Etymology

Origin of event planner

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

"We don't mind the gamification of Taylor Swift, as it were," says Dani Winchester, an event planner and co-host of the Taylearning podcast.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

For Sean Fernando’s wedding at Adare Manor in Ireland last year, New York luxury event planner Marcy Blum helped the groom stage a golf competition on the grounds of the nearly 200-year-old castle landmark-turned-resort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

For example, Hummel said, a manager of production facilities could work as an event planner; or a TV writer could edit copy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

For some Americans, like Justine Broughal, 31, a self-employed event planner with two small children, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Ms. Shore, 21, who is a corporate event planner and travels a lot for work and in her free time, has never had any anxiety with flying until now.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024