Challenges Facing Wedding Planners in Kenya

Let us all face it, the event planning industry in Kenya is becoming more and more suffocating and we have each and every one of us to blame for it. Vendors and planners are afraid of getting into contracts, not because they have reached the ultimate filthy rich level, but because the environment is not friendly anymore. For the resilient ones, they continue to face a number of challenges that could otherwise be turned around or made friendlier.

Maybe you relate to them, but maybe, it is basically none of your business. But here is the deal, in one way or another, event planners, organizers, and vendors at one will cross your path and you will want nothing but the best. Below are some of the challenges that our beloved event planners encounter in their workflow in Kenya:

Too Much To Be Done With a Small Budget

Kenyans, we are crossing the line when it comes to monetary and events. Event planners are not miracle workers. This means that every product and service that will be required to make that event successful is to be paid for. You can’t expect a million-dollar event when you only have hundreds to offer.

The Pursuit of Technology

When technology is invested in, we forget that there must be constant upgrades and face off at times, which means that once in a while we will have a budget set aside for the betterment of the technology. Furthermore, the better and upgraded the technology used, the more efficient and reliable the services will be. Technology is applicable in the fields of catering, PA systems among other fields. Most Kenyan wedding planners fail to understand this aspect which ends up creating more inconveniences in events when old technology fails to fit in and work as required.

Where Technology Goes, Human Skills Follow

Realistically, when technology changes, we need to keep up with the changing aspects of the approach. That is how our skills as humans follow the evolution of technology. Keeping pace with the constantly changing world of technology is something event professionals certainly aren’t immune to.

Sponsors with Pennies or with meager contributions

The main reason we want to have sponsors in our big events as planners are to ease the load of the budget. So with the invite of specific brand stop come on board as sponsors, we bank on them for a particular amount of shillings only to be disappointed by them contributing only a third on good days. Expect that from most Kenyan companies that have the capacity to be sponsors. Events come with large fluctuations, and when this happens, be prepared for that negotiation.

Travel and Transport Expenses

Should the event be just a milestone or a block away, Kenyan planners often forget that it is also traveling. Most of the things and equipment used in events are fragile and therefore need that extra care especially during the movement from one place to another. Most people won’t get this and just want to stick everything together provided they are moved. This may lead to the failure of some equipment or extra expenses that would otherwise be unnecessary.

Uneducated Staff in Event Planning

Hey, I have a son who just finished his university level in animal husbandry and I would really appreciate having him do something. That is how most Kenyans view event planning is. That you can just land in the field and get the hang of everything. This means that you will end up having a team of clueless people who will not be creative enough in the field. What a team to rely on.

Top Executives Are Too Busy For Small Meetings

We are all familiar with that situation where you want to discuss the mishaps of the budget or the changes that you feel are necessary for the whole plan but the main heads in the event are always too busy. You are often told to deal with the secretary or personal assistance. How the hell do you get yourself from those claws?

Security Threats

This applies on all levels, from the security of the equipment, especially if they are hired from the vendors. People love free things and easy money, it doesn’t matter if it is stolen, and having that security that is after the good for all is a challenge in the Kenyan event planning field.

Unnecessary Government Regulation

When it comes to making you go round in circles, the Kenyan government is the professional. There comes a time in the event when you need government permission to do certain things and it becomes more hectic than necessary where you will have to spend countless hours moving from one office to another and from one officer to another.

It is your day and event and you want everything to turn out successful. Therefore, having professional event planners will help you achieve your objectives. Contact us today for exceptional event services.