Social events, as with corporate events, have to begin with the purpose and budget. What is the event? What is being celebrated? Why have an event or party? Then the question of budget comes into play. You frequently will be asked to put on a champagne and caviar event on a beer and pizza budget. Your job is not necessarily to tell your client you cannot do it. You will have to be creative and offer options. Show your client where the budget can be adjusted to spend more money on the food and less money on the entertainment or the décor. Try to discover your client’s vision and see how you can help your client accomplish this within the constraints of the approved budget.