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

At the time, Fahmy, 44, worked as an event planner at the Getty Museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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

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

“Work out what the food budget will be in advance,” says Matthew Shaw, seasoned event planner and founder of events studio, Sauveur.

From BBC • May 2, 2023