Whether you’re a professional or amateur event planner, this post is for you. For anyone who has spent a great deal of time around the planning of various events, you’ve likely seen random objects pulled from the pockets, jackets, or purses of the event planner. That’s because, frankly, you can never be too prepared and it’s better to expect the worst and hope for the best. Here’s a list of things you should have on hand at all times to ensure your events run smoothly and according to plan, or to be prepared in the event they don’t!
Batteries (assorted sizes)
Bags (carrier, bin, sandwich and sick bags)
Blue and white tac
Bottle opener and corkscrew
Cable ties
Camera
Candles
Calculator
Clipboard
Disposable table cloths
Disposable razor
Dustpan and brush
Elastic bands
Extension cord
First aid kit
Hand towels
Hand wash/shower gel
Hammer
Insect repellent
iPhone lead and plug
J cloths
Knife
Pens and pencils (also highlighters)
Post it notes
Polish and duster
Maps (Road, Train and Tube)
Matches and lighters
Markers (thick, black markers)
Measuring tape
Mints
Universal phone charger
Multi-purpose surface cleaner
Multi plug socket adapter
Music CDs (compilations)
Nails and screws (assorted)
Napkins
Notepads
Pain killers (Aspirin/Ibuprofen)
Paper clips
Paper towels
Phillips screwdriver
Picture hanging wire
Pins
Pliers
Pushpins/tacks
Safety clips
Scissors
Screwdriver
Sewing kit
Shoe polish (weddings)
Shower hooks
Stapler and staples
White sticky labels
Stopwatch
String
Sun protection lotion
Superglue
Tape (carpet, clear, scotch, masking, electrical and duct tapes)
Tape measure
Tea spoons
Tea towels
Tissue paper
Toothpaste and disposable toothbrushes
Toothpicks
Water bottles
Whistle
Wipes (hand and face wipes)
Window cleaner
Wire cutters
Umbrella
USB stick
What items do you keep on hand for events? We’d love to hear them! Leave us a comment below!
