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 never thought about these numbers in the beginning,” said event planner Christian Toetzke, who co-founded Hyrox as a simple series of running and strength exercises with three-time Olympic hockey medalist Moritz Furste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

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

“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