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

Wedding and event planner Marcy Blum has organized extravagant parties for celebrity clients such as LeBron James and Billy Joel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Naomi has worked since the attack as the kibbutz event planner, trying to maintain a sense of togetherness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 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

He further alleged that the event planner should have obtained an affidavit to show the property owner had given permission to use the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2023