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

Her father managed retirement communities; her mother worked as an event planner for a catering company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

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

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

Quentin Hernandez, a 24-year-old event planner from Detroit, was out skateboarding for about an hour Wednesday at a skate park near the Ambassador Bridge, which connects the city and Windsor, Ontario.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

“Food safety and hygiene is absolutely key for all gatherings. Following the obvious safety rules in terms of refrigeration and covering food is always a given,” says event planner Lavinia Stewart-Brown.

From BBC • May 2, 2023