It’s your all-in-one resource hub: toolkits, templates, tutorials, and guidance from folks who’ve done the hours and survived the chaos.
How to Plan Events and Events & Sponsorship Academy cover the business side — commercial events, sponsorship, production, and making things happen.
Celebration Coach is our wedding world. We’ve got support for pro planners who love the romance and for couples planning their own day without a planner.
Whatever path you’re on — we’ve got the map.
You don’t need a decade in the trenches to start building a thriving event planning career. By learning proven systems, processes, and client management strategies from industry experts, you can fast-track your skills and start booking events with confidence. At HTPE, we’ve condensed over 15 years of real-world experience into step-by-step training so you can skip the guesswork and avoid costly mistakes.
Related Reads that will support you along the way:
How to Become an Event Planner with No Experience (Step-by-Step)
How Long Does It Take to Become an Event Planner? (Timeline + Real Talk)
Yes! We offer mentorship sessions where we can talk through your current roadblocks. Book a one-on-one, and if we’ve got a toolkit that fits your needs, we’ll throw it in. Want to bring a friend or colleague? Group sessions and workshops are available — same support, shared cost. Note this is not a full-time program, but a once-off brainstorming and guidance session to get you on the right pathway.
Meet our founder and learn more about her story → 15 Years in Events and Hospitality: Lessons, Pivots and Building the Career You Want
The most successful event planners combine organizational skills, creative vision, communication finesse, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You’ll also need to master budgeting, vendor management, and timeline creation. Our training focuses on teaching both the hard skills (like logistics and design) and the soft skills (like leadership and client care) that set professionals apart.
Absolutely. We’ve built everything with beginners in mind – zero gatekeeping, no jargon, just practical tools and guidance.
That’s exactly what Events & Sponsorship Academy is about. We’re building out robust courses to give you everything we know. Mini-courses are already live, and full programs are in the works.📬 Sign up via our Coming Soon page or follow The Debrief blog to stay in the loop. The more feedback we get, the better we can build for you.
Visit our Shop page to learn more about all the programs and courses available! We have a fully packed FREEBIE section to support you starting out.
Not at all. We’ve got tools for freelancers, agency teams, solo entrepreneurs, and couples planning their own events. If you care about doing it well, you’re in.
Related Read: From Confetti Girl to Celebrity Weddings: How I Built My Wedding Planning Career (And How You Can Too)
Yes — with the right business model and marketing strategies, event planning can be a highly profitable full-time career. Many planners start part-time and grow into full-time work by building a strong client base and streamlining their services. We teach you how to price confidently so you get to market effectively, and create a business that supports your lifestyle and financial goals.
Think of this as the recipe. You still need the ingredients, tools, and kitchen to make it happen, but the formula is proven. With a little personal seasoning, it works. (And we believe you’ll make magic.)
Professional planners rely on systems to stay organized and efficient. This includes vendor checklists, event timelines, budget trackers, and client communication templates. At HTPE, we give you access to the exact tools and templates we’ve used to produce world-class weddings, sold-out hospitality suites, and award-winning events.
Yes! Our tools are designed to be tailored. Add your branding, adjust for client needs, and make them your own. Templates are shared via Google Drive – which is customizable, downloadable to Windows, and shareable with your team.
Most of our toolkits have video teaching guides showing you how. These videos are golden because we share a lot more behind the thinking of using them. Be sure to watch before you dig in!
Start by creating a realistic budget, locking in your non-negotiables, and working from a clear timeline. Break the process into manageable phases so you’re not doing everything at once. Our Wedding OS and Wedding Weekend guides give you the exact checklists, vendor questions, and planning tips we’ve used with our own couples to help you stay on track and enjoy the process — without stress taking over.
We created something incredible for our couples → Plan your wedding in a weekend!
Related read: How to Plan Your Wedding in a Weekend – The Stress-Free Couple’s Guide
Yes — our sister company, EPS: Events & Planning Specialists, creates the magic for clients directly.
For couples, we offer 1:1 Wedding Consultations to help set you up for success with clarity, direction, and some creative fuel to get you going.
Not yet — but we hope to in the future. In the meantime, dig into our free resources and blog content via The Debrief.
📬 Sign up, stay in touch, and grow with us. The more we grow, the more we can give back.
💌 We share some strategies on how to get anything on HTPE for free → here.
All digital — think Google Docs & Sheets, PDFs, and video walkthroughs. We’ll always tell you exactly what’s inside before you buy. Once it’s downloaded, it’s on your device and can be studied offline. All our PDFs are print-friendly for our folder and filing team. The video-guided courses are hosted online and have supporting guides and slideshows.
You’ll get an instant download link via email, along with any login info if the product includes video or course content. Check your device and email address provided for the details!
Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. That said, we use these exact tools in our own business every day – they’re tested, trusted, and adaptable. Customize them to fit your client, your style, or your vibe. You’ve got this.
Yes – if you’re using them internally within your business or client work, go for it. Just don’t resell or redistribute them as your own standalone products. We appreciate you respecting the work.
Start with our free tools, our Blog, or even The Debrief – they’ll give you a feel for how we teach and what matters most. From there, the All Access Crew or a 1:1 session can help you build a roadmap that fits your goals.
