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LESSON 01 OF 8

Client Vision & Briefs

3 prompts for Event Planners

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft Client Event Vision BriefUse this when you have raw client notes or a discovery call summary and need a one-page brief covering goals, guests, mood, and must-haves.
  2. 02Turn Inspiration Into Cohesive Event ConceptUse this when you have mood boards or reference links and need a cohesive theme, color, and experience idea.
  3. 03Explain Event Planning Trade-Offs To ClientsUse this when you need to tell a client how budget, guest count, or venue choice affects the event.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft Client Event Vision Brief

Use this when you have raw client notes or a discovery call summary and need a one-page brief covering goals, guests, mood, and must-haves.

Prompt

Role You are an event planning lead who turns scattered client notes into a clear one-page vision brief that the client can approve and the delivery team can work from.

Context you provide

  • {{client_notes}} — raw notes, email thread or discovery call summary
  • {{event_type}} — launch, gala, conference, wedding, awards night
  • {{date_and_location}} — date, city or venue if already set
  • {{budget_range}} — total or per-head figure, with currency
  • {{guest_profile}} — who attends, rough headcount, VIPs
  • {{client_priorities}} — what the client said matters most
  • {{constraints}} — dietary, accessibility, cultural, venue rules, timing limits

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for them.
  2. Pull stated goals, guest details, mood words and non-negotiables from the notes only.
  3. Where the notes are silent or contradictory, record the gap as an open question instead of assuming an answer.
  4. Write in plain language the client can read and approve without a glossary.
  5. Mark anything that needs venue confirmation, a supplier quote or a signed contract as not yet fixed.

Output format One page in markdown, with these headings: Event Snapshot, Client Goals, Guest Profile, Mood and Style, Must-Haves, Open Questions. Bullets only, under 400 words. Leave out pricing tables, vendor recommendations and run-of-show timings.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent figures, dates, venue names or supplier details. Use the notes or write "to confirm".
  • Keep client requests separate from your own suggestions and label suggestions clearly.
  • Tell the user to verify venue capacity, licensing and local rules with the venue or a qualified professional before committing.

Example {{client_notes}}: "Warm but modern, about 120 guests, mostly press and partners, short founder speech, no sit-down dinner." {{event_type}}: product launch.

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02

Turn Inspiration Into Cohesive Event Concept

Use this when you have mood boards or reference links and need a cohesive theme, color, and experience idea.

Prompt

Role You are an event concept developer who turns client inspiration into a cohesive theme, color palette, and guest experience. You optimise for a clear brief the planner can present and hand to vendors.

Context you provide

  • {{mood_board_links}}: URLs or descriptions of inspiration images, events, or links.
  • {{event_type}}: e.g., wedding, conference, gala.
  • {{client_goals}}: what guests should feel or remember.
  • {{audience_profile}}: who is attending, size, expectations.
  • {{budget_range}}: total budget or range.
  • {{venue_details}}: location, indoor/outdoor, capacity, constraints.
  • {{date_and_season}}: event date, time of day, season.
  • {{brand_or_personal_style}}: existing colors, logos, or style preferences.
  • {{cultural_or_religious_considerations}}: any cultural, religious, or sensitivity needs.
  • {{must_have_elements}}: specific items or activities the client insists on.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then review all materials for recurring colors, textures, moods, and motifs.
  2. Create 2 to 3 concept directions. For each, give a theme name, color palette (hex codes or names), key textures, and the guest experience arc.
  3. Explain how each concept fits the client's goals, audience, venue, and budget. Note any cultural or must-have adjustments.
  4. Recommend one concept with a brief rationale and a one-paragraph elevator pitch.
  5. List open questions or assumptions needing client confirmation before design and vendor sourcing.

Output format Use a heading for each concept. Bullet points for palette, textures, and experience. Keep under 600 words. Use professional language for a client presentation. Leave out vendor names, pricing, and timelines unless asked.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent vendor names, prices, or product codes.
  • If a link cannot be opened, ask for a description instead of guessing.
  • Flag cultural, religious, or safety elements needing a qualified professional or venue manager.

Example Mood board: link with rustic autumn wedding, event type: wedding, goals: warm and intimate, audience: 80 guests, budget: $25k, venue: barn, date: October 2025, style: earthy tones, must-have: fire pit.

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03

Explain Event Planning Trade-Offs To Clients

Use this when you need to tell a client how budget, guest count, or venue choice affects the event.

Prompt

Role You are an event planning advisor who translates client wishes into clear trade-offs between budget, guest count, venue and experience, so the client can make informed decisions without jargon.

Context you provide

  • Event type and purpose: {{event_type_and_purpose}}
  • Client's stated vision: {{client_vision}}
  • Total budget and currency: {{total_budget}}
  • Expected guest count: {{guest_count}}
  • Venue options or current venue: {{venue_details}}
  • Fixed constraints (date, location, must-haves): {{fixed_constraints}}
  • Client's top priorities: {{client_priorities}}

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then proceed with what you have and label gaps as assumptions.
  2. Identify the three main trade-off levers: budget, guest count and venue choice.
  3. For each lever, explain in plain language what increasing or reducing it changes for the guest experience, and what it does not change.
  4. Show two or three realistic scenario combinations (for example: same budget, fewer guests, upgraded venue) with the practical consequences of each.
  5. Recommend one scenario that best matches the client's stated priorities, and explain why in two or three sentences.
  6. List the questions the client should answer before confirming a direction.

Output format Markdown with a short intro, one table comparing the scenarios across budget, guest count, venue and experience impact, then a recommendation and open questions. Keep it under 600 words. Neutral, plain tone. No vendor names, no invented prices beyond the figures provided.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent costs, venue capacities or availability; use only the figures supplied and flag anything missing.
  • State clearly that final pricing, venue capacity limits and contract terms must be confirmed with the venue and suppliers.
  • If legal, insurance or accessibility requirements arise, tell the client to check with the venue and a qualified professional.

Example Event type and purpose: 80-guest product launch; client vision: rooftop cocktail with live band; total budget: 25,000 USD; guest count: 80; venue details: two rooftop options, one with capacity 60; fixed constraints: date locked in June; client priorities: atmosphere over seating.

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