event planner

noun

plural event planners

: someone who plans, organizes, and manages public or private events (such as weddings, holiday parties, trade shows, etc.) : a person who engages in event planning

Planning a business conference is no small feat. … That's why many companies, large and small, are turning to professional event planners to manage the logistics and elevate the experience.

—Portsmouth (Ohio) Daily Times

Event planners face a common challenge: finding spaces that work for both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations.

—Buffalo (New York) News (online)

Examples of event planner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, however, red carpets have fallen out of fashion, with event planners opting for more neutral shades. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above