A Series Of Fortunate Events

“​Creative, Inspiriting, Innovative, and Truly Passionate​”

Who we are…
Creative Wedding and Event planners based in Tampa, Florida. Established in 1996, Series of
Fortunate Events takes pride in all the events we plan. Whether it is a dream wedding, birthday
party, corporate event or a non-profit fundraiser, we bring the detail to the event. We are here to
make sure that every event we plan is creative, inspiring, innovative and unforgettable.

Contact us today to start planning your event

Phone: 813-330-1996
Email: ​fortunateevents@gmail.com
Or Visit our site to fill out an event form

How Did You Hear About Us? *

 Table of Contents 
Chapter 1: Questionnaire for future clients

Chapter 2: Who are we?

Chapter 3: What events have we done?

Chapter 4: Our vendors and partners

Chapter 5: Venues for corporate events

Chapter 6: Venues for larger groups

Chapter 7: Venues for weddings

Chapter 8: Tips for budgeting

Chapter 9: Workshops we can host

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 Chapter 1
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR WEDDING PLANNING EVENT
Please complete the following information
1st Person's Full Name 2nd Person's Full Name

Point of contact name: Point of contact phone number:

Email Address * Phone Number

Mailing Address State/City/Zip Code

Wedding or Event Design/Decor Service

Please circle 1 of the following:
Full Wedding (Ceramony and Dinner), Reception (Dinner, & Dancing). Rehearsal Dinner,
Cocktails Only

Event Date: Start Time: End Time:

Guest Total: AV Needed: Duration:

What Type of Event This?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is there a theme you would like?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Venue:
______________________________________________________________________________
Food Service: (3 course plated, or something else?)
______________________________________________________________________________
Please circle which type of bar service you would like
Open Bar Cash Bar Ticketed Bar No Bar
Something else (Please provide details)___________________________________________

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 Event Details
Have you already made any previous arrangements for this event? (Flourist, DJ, Photographer?)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please Describe the Decor that You Envision for Your Event *
Are there any must haves for your wedding?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are there any food or event restrictions? Yes No
If Yes, Please
Explain_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What Color Palette would you like for your event?
_____________________________________________________________________________
Flower arrangments? Colors and type:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Will There Be Any Items You Would Like to Plan Yourself?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Total budget for all wedding or event expenses:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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 Chapter 2
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CORPORATE EVENTS
Please complete the following information
1st Person's Full Name: Company Name:

Point of contact name: Point of contact phone number:

Email Address

Mailing Address State/City/Zip Code

Event Design/Decor Service

Please circle the following time of day for your event:
Morning Afternoon Night All Day

Event Date: Start Time: End Time:

Guest Total: AV Equipment needed? Yes or No Duration:

What Type of Event This?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
For the following questions please circle yes or no and provide us with any other details at
the bottom of this form.
Is your activity an open event? (open to the campus, public, minors, students at other colleges or
universities, and/or expected to draw over 50 participants? Yes No
Are you engaging in a fund- raising activities? Yes No
Does the event involve travel? (group or individual) if yes please explain what type of
transportation will be used? Yes No
Does your event involve any type of physical activity? Yes No

Is there a theme you would like?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Venue:
______________________________________________________________________________

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Food Service: (Snacks? Beverage station? Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner? Buffet?)
______________________________________________________________________________
Please circle which type of bar service you would like
Open Bar Cash Bar Ticketed Bar No Bar
Something else (Please provide details)___________________________________________

Event Details
Have you already made any previous arrangements for this event? (Florist, DJ, Photographer?)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please Describe the Decor that You Envision for Your Event *
Are there any workshops you would like us to provide?(See chapter 10 for workshops)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are there any food restrictions? Yes No
If yes, please explain
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What color palette would you like for your event?
_____________________________________________________________________________
What AV equipment do you need?:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What have your teammemebers brainstormed for the type of activity?
______________________________________________________________________________
Have you reviewed your budget and purchasing guidelines as it relates to this event/ activity?
Y/N

Will There Be Any Items You Would Like to Plan Yourself?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
What did you do for this event last year?
______________________________________________________________________________
Total budget for all event expenses:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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 What to bring to an interview for event planning/management

When interviewing for event management or planning it is important to always put your best foot
forward. Event planners are people who have creativity and plenty of experience under their belt. Just like
any other interview you must ask professional and confident. Below is a list of things to bring to an
interview for eventing planning or coordinating, followed by questions to be prepared to answer.

What to bring:

❏ A few copies for your resume

❏ Pen and paper
❏ Cover Letter for the position/s you are applying to
❏ Photographs of events that you have set up/ created/ designed
❏ Descriptions of any events you have worked on in the past
❏ Portfolio of events you have planned
❏ Positive and hospitable attitude
❏ Professional clothes- Dress for the job you want not the one you have!!!
❏ Questions to ask you interviewer at the end of the interview

Questions to be prepared to answer

1) What factors do you consider when choosing an event venue?

2) What are your strategies for dealing with irate clients?

3) Tell me about a time you had to deal with a last-minute change or unexpected situation

when planning an event.

4) What are some of the ways you measure event success?

5) How do you keep your event budgets on track?

6) What event planning tools and software have you used in the past?

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What events have we done?
Weddings:

Mr & Mrs Jones

Event: Ceremony and reception
Date: 5/20/2018
Guest count:
Ceremony-100
Reception-70
Style: Elegant, Black tie affair.
Catering:
Venue(s):

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Mr & Mrs Hill
Event: Reception
Date: 5/20/2018
Guest count: 80
Style: Cocktail party
Catering:
Venue(s): Hilton Ballroom

Corporate:

Company: Dunder Mifflin

Event: Conference
Style: Professional
Guests: 100
Duration: 2 Days
Sessions: 5
Speakers: Brought their own

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Catering: Hotel provided
Venue: Marriott hotel

Company: Star Labs

Event: Retreat
Style: Team building
Guests: 20
Duration: 3 Days
Activities: High ropes course & hiking
Catering: Provided by retreat
Venue: Sautee Mountain Retreat

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 Chapter 4
Our Vendors & Partners

Photographers:
K&K Photography:

K&K is about family + love. We live for real moments,

emotion, fun and capturing it all in our fresh and light-hearted
style.

Head Over Heels Photography:

“My husband and I are honored to be considered to capture

your special day. We promise to give 110% to every one of our
clients and treat you as if you are one of our family members.”

Sweet Plum Photography:

​HELLO + WELCOME My name is Patricia Cannon (I swear it's my

real name and I shoot with a Nikon) I am a portrait photographer in the
Tampa Bay Area. I specialize in maternity, birth, family,weddings and
boudoir. I love making my clients cry (in a good way!)

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DJ’s:
Breezin Entertainment:

We are the #1 leading events and entertainment agency in Tampa

Bay!

DJ Jason And Associates:

Tampa Wedding DJ Entertainment Company specializing in

weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Starr Entertainment​:

We are not the typical DJ Entertainment Company……...we are so

much more and can offer anything to enhance your event! With all
we have to offer coupled with our dedicated and prompt customer
service representatives, we will take your vision to reality with a
memorable and fun celebration that will be the topic of
conversation for years to come!

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Caterer’s:
The Catering Market

Catering from our kitchen to yours. We make the catering easy. Whether
it’s platters delivered to your party or a staffed and catered wedding or
event, we have the experience and the menu to make your event a success

Catering By The Family

As one of Tampa Bay’s oldest and largest full-service caterers,

Catering By The Family has earned a solid reputation for delivering
exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Featuring
high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, Catering By The
Family’s chef-driven cuisine is infused by Chef Steven Gonzalez Jr.’s
time in New Orleans with the Brennan Group and is leading catering
trends in Tampa Bay

A Fresh Connection Catering, Cafe, and Bakery

Whether it's a special event, Wedding, Dinner, Lunch or

Brunch I create a custom menu for each client. We get
energized by new menu suggestions and love a culinary
quiz. Feel free to ask us about substitutions, talk to us about
special dietary needs or restrictions and we'll create a menu
that is uniquely you!

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Floral Shops:

Jeannie’s Flowers

Welcome to Jennie's Flowers - Tampa, Florida's

favorite florist. We are the only flower shop you'll
ever need! Whether purchasing a bouquet for your
niece's dance recital, organizing ​sympathy & funeral
flowers​ for a loved one's service, planning your ​wedding floral arrangements​, or sending a
same-day floral delivery for your friend's birthday​ - you can trust Jennie's. Order online, call the
florist, or come visit us. Jennie's provide only the highest-quality products - and professional,
compassionate service.

A Special Rose Florist:

A Special Rose Florist proudly serves the Tampa, Wesley Chapel and
Lutz area, along with Nationwide deliveries. We are a family owned
florist that has been open since June, 2003 with designer experience of
30+ years. We specialize in beautiful custom arrangements, but we also
offer gift & gourmet baskets, plants, plush animals, balloons, gourmet
items, decor and much more! Customer service is our number one
priority! We service weddings, corporate events, and parties of all kind.
Our friendly and professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is
why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

Events in Bloom

Events in Bloom is a custom floral design

company that specializes in making your
dreams come true through exquisite wedding
flowers and decor. For those of you who do
not know me yet…very simply…I love

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weddings, events, and parties! I feel fortunate and extremely privileged to do what I love–create
art and beauty with flowers, and being part of designing a once in a lifetime day
Cake Shop/Bakeries:
THE CAKE SHOP:

We offer all kind of cakes for any occasion & baked goods done from
scratch the home-style way. Espresso, sandwiches, salads & many
pastries. Come join us!

Cake Cuties Bakery:

The desserts at Cake Cuties Bakery are inspired by my southern

upbringing. Whether my mother Diann and her homemade breads and
cookies or my Aunt Gloria Jean and her magnificent cakes and pies I
was always surround by the comfort of decadent and delightful food. I
must say I had an amazing culinary start. These two ladies sparked the
fire that burns in me today

Cakes Plus Tampa:

Nina Torres is the owner of Cakes Plus. A native of Puerto

Rico, she brings more than thirty-five years of cake
decorating experience to her store and to her customers.
Her former career in diet and nutrition as well as her position as Educational Supervisor for a
federal school program have prepared her well for the demands of owning her own business. She
opened Cakes Plus in April 1992 as a place to find one-of-a-kind cakes and decorations as well
as hard-to-find cake decorating accessories.

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 Chapter 5
Venues for Corporate Events
Tampa:

Best Corporate Events

& Team Building
-Team building activities
-Large open rooms
-Outside location available

Old Mickey’s Farm

-​lake side farm
-​"Old Florida" Rustic Charm
-Any Party Size - Large Or
Small

The Epicenter Event

Venue
-​Cozy sitting areas
-State of the art sound and
in house lighting
-200 maximum capacity

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St. Pete:
Red Mesa Events
-​This trendy balcony bar and
lounge overlooks the Cantina
courtyard
-1200-square-foot space that seats
100 in a formal dining setting or
150 for hors d’oeuvres and
cocktails.

NOVA 535 Unique Event Space

-Fundraisers, weddings, cocktail,corporate
- Unique Event Space
“Yes We Can!” venue, where you can let
loose and enjoy the precious moments with
your delighted guests!

Marriott St. Petersburg and

Clearwater
-1,000 ppl capacity
-10 break out rooms
-Food service available
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Clearwater:

Edge Hotel
-Beach front
-80 person capacity

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 -Social and corporate events

Chapter 6
Venues for Large Groups

Tampa:

The Westshore Grand

-Accomadations for up to 700pp
-Large meeting spaces
-Multiple rooms
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Tampa River Center at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

-Waterfront
-Large spaces
-meetings or gatherings
-Bar/Catering

The Vault- Event & Catering

-Smaller space
-Great for proms/formals
-Sophisticated location

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St. Pete

Station House
http://stationhousestpete.com/

Mirror Lake Lyceum

https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/mirror-lake-lyceum/1371

The Club at Treasure Island

https://www.theclubti.com/Special_Events

Clearwater:

Kapok special Events Center

https://www.kapokspecialevents.com/

The Sage Venue

https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/the-sage-venue-clearwater/39e78aff11e410d2.html

The Fenway Hotel

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/tpadu-fenway-hotel-autograph-collecti
on/

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Venues For Weddings
Clearwater:

The Hilton Clearwater

-Ceremonies
-Beach front
-Rehearsals
-Receptions

​ rystal Ballroom
C
-Designer Studio
-Indoor/Outdoor
-Large party venue

The Godfrey
-Waterfront
-Pier available
-Hotel/Cabanas

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Tampa :

Stonebridge Wedding and Events

- Garden House
- Outdoor location
- Barn/Farm

​ Le Meridien Hotel
-​National Register of Historic
Places
-Beautiful Architecture
-For all events

Armature Works
-Great for a reception
-Small wedding
-Large space

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St. Petersburg:

​ The Vinoy Renaissance Resort

and Golf Club
-Hotel
-Large Space
-Great for reception
-Water front rooms
-Food service available

The Postcard Inn

-Barefoot weddings
-Beach front
-Outdoor/Indoor
-Catering

The Don Cesar:

-Beach front
-Beautiful areas
-​Elegant beach
ceremonies
-Sophisticated affairs
in our lavish ballroom

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 Chapter 8

Tips for Budgeting

To keep your event as cost efficient as you can here are some tips and areas to track as

you make your budget. Take yourself through the lifecycle of your event: what items could cost

you money along the way? Don’t just stop at the big items like your venue, food and beverage,

and AV. You need to think of smaller costs like taxes, fees, gratuity, marketing, and travel. Small

costs can end up devouring your budget if you don’t account for them on the front end.

1. Compare venue costs​ - Track all projected rental fees for the event space.

2. Estimate catering costs​ - All food and beverage charges, including tips and gratuities,

which can account for up to 30%. Catering budgets can be a great source of savings when

managed well.

3. Transportation charges​ - This includes shuttles, coaches, event transfers and any related

expenses. Don't forget insurance, fuel, tolls, or trailers if they are needed.

4. Decor expenses​ - Most events include expenses for decor, such as centerpieces, florals,

tent rentals, etc. This is where you list those costs.

5. Entertainment & equipment fees​ - ​Common expenses include the A/V equipment, but it's

also a good spot to list speakers or entertainers.

6. Summarize printing charges​ - These include invitations, name badges, program booklets,

event signage, and banners.

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7. Gifts​ - One common event tip is to never allow a guest to leave empty-handed. So,

whatever gift or gifts you provide, track the cost for them separately; you'd be amazed at

how much these items can cost.

8. Identify activity expenses​ - If your event includes activities such as golfing, tennis, spa,

rafting, biking, or other activities, you will want to note the cost of these fees separately.

Consider summarizing the total cost in your spreadsheet and attaching a breakdown.

9. Post other expenses​ - If an expense doesn't fall into any of the above categories, list them

as a miscellaneous expense item here.

10. Trim event costs​ - ​More than likely you will reach a point in the planning process where

decisions about cutting costs must be made. Identify which options have the biggest

impression on guests.

11. Make a contingency fund​ - Depending on the size or complexity of an event, you may

want to give yourself as much as up to 20% of the event budget here. Charges often

exceed projected plans with expenses that you never consider. This will keep you from

going over budget every time.

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Chapter 9

Workshop- Positvity, and how it should be intergrated into the work place.

http://www.lifetimelearning.org.uk/positive-thinking-workshop/

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