event planning

noun

: the activity or profession of planning, organizing, and managing public or private events (such as weddings, holiday parties, business conferences, trade shows, etc) : the work of an event planner
… most venues also come with the option of free and full-service event planning, which is a rarity in the wedding industry today.Matt Villano
often used before another noun
an event planning business
event planning experience

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of event planning was in 1966

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“Event planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/event%20planning. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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