18 gifts for event planners

Alright, folks, ever tried gifting an event planner? It’s like giving a hedgehog a comb. Whether it’s the 17th clipboard or a bottomless coffee mug, here are 18 surprises to tickle their creative bones and perhaps spare them one less bridezilla-induced headache. Gift wisely!

Personalized Event Planning Notebook

Okay, picture this: you’re planning a wedding, and suddenly you’ve got three groomsmen, two caterers, and a llama texting you. This personalized event planning notebook is your lifesaver. Scribble the madness! Once, I jotted down ‘Uncle Joe—no tequila,’ which saved Christmas.

Digital Projector for Presentations

Alright, picture this: you’re at a conference, everyone’s pretending to be interested, and suddenly… your PowerPoint bursts to life with colors like it’s Cirque du Soleil. Enter the digital projector! It turns that bland hotel ballroom into your own personal IMAX. Just don’t accidentally project those vacation selfies. Trust me, nobody wants a giant close-up of your sunburn.

Portable Event Lighting Kit

Okay, so you want to light up a party but not in a ‘oh look, I’m on fire!’ kind of way? This portable event lighting kit is like a disco ball you can fit in your backpack. My aunt used it at Thanksgiving; suddenly grandma’s storytelling felt like an Oprah interview.

Event Planner’s Emergency Toolkit

Alright, imagine this: you’re an event planner in the middle of a party where everything’s as smooth as a bowling ball on ice. Then, BAM! The DJ loses power, a centerpiece goes up in flames (whoops), and Uncle Joe is missing… again. Enter the Event Planner’s Emergency Toolkit. It’s like having MacGyver in your pocket but without the mullet. Seriously, it saved me during Cousin Larry’s ‘Surprise’ fourth wedding. Who needs perfect planning when you have this chaos-fighting superhero?

Customizable Banner Printing Set

Alright, listen up. Ever seen an event planner wrestle with a sad, wrinkled banner? It’s like watching someone fight a noodle. Enter the Customizable Banner Printing Set—now you’re talking instant mood savior! Picture this: your kid’s birthday party went from ‘blah’ to ‘WOAH!’ in seconds, all because you slapped their favorite superhero on a 12-foot sign. It’s like magic, but with fewer rabbits and more adhesive letters.

Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer

Alright, picture this: You’re an event planner juggling a camera, clipboard, and somehow a child. In strolls the smartphone gimbal stabilizer. It’s like giving your shaky footage a tiny chiropractor session! Suddenly, you’re Spielberg. Okay, maybe not Spielberg—but at least not that uncle filming vertical at weddings. Embrace it! No more motion sickness while re-watching Aunt Linda’s speech.

Luxury Portable Coffee Maker

Alright, so you ever tried organizing an event without coffee? It’s like juggling flaming swords—blindfolded. Enter the Luxury Portable Coffee Maker. It’s like having your own personal barista who never judges you for needing your eighth cup before noon. Once, I powered through a wedding where I swear even the flowers needed caffeine! This gizmo is saving lives, or at least preventing some serious bridezilla meltdowns.

Online Course Subscription for Event Management

Alright, so an online course subscription for event management. It’s like giving someone a ticket to Hogwarts, except instead of magic spells, they’re learning how to keep Aunt Linda from dancing on the dessert table. I got my friend one—she now commands weddings like Gandalf with a clipboard. It’s education meets sheer survival instincts.

High-Quality Wireless Microphone System

Okay, listen up. A wireless microphone system is a life-saver for event planners. Have you ever seen one juggling a cable like it’s the world’s worst snake charmer act? I did once, and it was tragic. This mic is like giving them a magic wand instead of spaghetti noodles for arms. Seriously, it’s freedom wrapped in sound.

Eco-Friendly Reusable Name Tags Set

You ever seen an event planner mid-meltdown because they’re out of name tags? It’s a beautiful disaster. Enter the Eco-Friendly Reusable Name Tags Set. These things are brilliant—wipe and write again! They solve that ridiculous ‘I’ve-run-out-of-stickies’ panic. Imagine using these, sipping your coffee like, “What’s stress?” Like giving chaos a friendly hug. That’s your Zen moment at the check-in table.

Event Planning Software Subscription

So, you’re telling me I can juggle wedding invites, caterer disputes, and Uncle Bob’s dancing demands all in one digital space? Sign me up! This event planning software is like giving your frazzled brain a cozy little vacation. Once my dog nearly planned my birthday party—never again.

Premium Audio Mixer for Events

Alright, listen. The Premium Audio Mixer for Events is like that cool DJ friend who can turn your grandma’s 90th into Coachella. Ever had Uncle Bob mumbling during speeches? Boom! Crisp audio that even the dog understands now. I once used this to make my kid’s birthday playlist sound like Woodstock. Suddenly ‘Baby Shark’ was a hit again! It’s not just mixing; it’s magic in a box for any event planner.

Virtual Reality Headset for Venue Tours

Okay, so you’re an event planner. Venues look like haunted mansions from a Scooby-Doo episode? Enter the Virtual Reality Headset! Just slap this thing on, and boom—you’re doing venue tours while lounging on your couch. You avoid endless awkward small talk with Chad, the overenthusiastic venue manager, who insists on showing you his new ‘mood lighting’ that’s basically a disco ball. It’s brilliant. Who knew ignoring Chads could be this high-tech?

Set of Elegant Centerpiece Decor Kits

Okay, let’s talk about this: elegant centerpiece decor kits. It’s like magic for the table-challenged! You know that friend who throws parties where every room looks stunning except for the sad, empty center of the dining table? Yeah, this is their lifeline. Once I used one and people thought I’d developed taste overnight. They’re also handy if you need to distract guests from your questionable cooking. “Wow, what a lovely vase—don’t mind the burnt roast!” Perfect!

Compact Power Bank with Multiple Outlets

Okay, so picture this: you’re juggling events like a circus performer who got one too many balls tossed their way. You need power and outlets like I need my morning coffee—desperately and immediately. Enter the Compact Power Bank with Multiple Outlets. It’s like carrying around your own little electric genie, except instead of wishes, you get charged devices. Had one last week—felt like Superman without kryptonite!

Subscription to an Event Industry Magazine

Imagine gifting a subscription to an event industry magazine. It’s like handing someone the keys to a never-ending fountain of ‘How did they think of that?’ I mean, when your cousin married that guy dressed as a taco, you didn’t know if it was love or lunch hour. Stay ahead with every page—before your guests RSVP from Mars.

Customized Business Card Holder with RFID Protection

So, you’re an event planner with a pocketful of business cards—aka ‘awkward conversation starters’ at parties. You need this Customized Business Card Holder with RFID Protection. It’s like Batman’s utility belt for your contacts. Protects your info and screams, ‘I’m the one you want planning Grandma’s 80th!’ One time, it even made me look competent when I was double-fisting sliders at a networking event. True story!

All-in-One Mobile Photo Booth

Picture this: you’re at an event, everyone’s buzzing around and you’re thinking, ‘Where did all these selfies come from?’ Bam! All-in-One Mobile Photo Booth. It’s like a selfie stick on steroids but way cooler. My friend Julie got one and suddenly she’s the photo czar of every party. You know those awkward family reunions? This thing turns them into paparazzi central. People leave with goofy snapshots, not just bad small talk.