Becoming an Event Planner

A revealing guide to a career as an event planner written by former W Magazine editor Armand Limnander and based on the real-life experiences of powerhouse event planner Bronson Van Wyck--necessary reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Becoming an Event Planner takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become an event planner. Behind every great event is a visionary planner, and Bronson Van Wyck, founder of the award-winning event firm Van Wyck & Van Wyck, treats his events as works of art. Bronson designs luxury celebrations with unparalled glamour, beauty, and style. His clients include Dior, Cond Nast, Rolex, Vogue, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonc , and the Obamas. Follow along as former W Magazine editor Armand Limnander shadows Bronson as he produces a marquee event: the New York Arts Organization Creative Time's Gala. Discover Van Wyck's path to prominence as you gain wisdom and insight from on every detail from design and production to event organization, guest list management, and art direction--here and learn how the job is performed at the highest level.