contact us! at the occasion collection, our event planners and designers can organize, conceptualize, arrange and produce any event you want or need to execute. any reason to plan a party is a reason to have an event planner and call us. the advantages of having an event planner are first and foremost, their knowledge of the industry, second their creativity and third the convenience. if you are a company or individual with a planning need, contact us today to see how our specialists can assist you.

jessica martin ~ 704.968.1903

alan lane ~ 704.258.3138

38 orange street

asheville, north carolina 28801

828.505.2270

jessica@theoccasioncollection.com

removing your event burdens... are you trying to plan a destination event, but don't know how to sort through all the decisions that need to be made? destination event management is not for the faint of heart! in fact, it can be a coordination nightmare for the person in charge of managing it if they do not have a complete knowledge of all that's required. this is where a skilled destination event manager can make all the difference.

with the experience and the skills that many destination event managers have, they can make completing the myriad of tasks seem deceptively simple. don't let them fool you. there are complex decisions and calls to be made. however, a good destination event manager knows how to make all the pieces fall together in the right place. the tasks that they normally handle include:

researching desitinations

investigating city ordinances

ensuring there are accommodations and transportation for those attending

ensuring vendors are hired

making sure the special needs of those attending are met

what this means to the client is that they can focus on the content for the event and not have to bother themselves with the details of an event that would just bog the event down. as the destination event managers focus on the specific needs of the client, the event sponsors themselves can focus on the theme or message of the event. this will make the process easier for the client; it also means that at the end of the day, less long term planning is required for the event.

many companies which select the Southeast as their event's destination have had to coordinate the many possible locations from which many of their guests will be traveling. with a skilled destination event manager, this task can also be lifted from the event sponsor's shoulders.

regardless of the location, we have you in mind. no task is too big or too challenging for our destination event managers.

our talented planners and coordinators can execute any event to exceed your expectations. once they have a concept of your event's vision, the date and approximate time, they can begin to prepare a proposal for your approval. the proposal lays out of all the options for your event including venue options, décor, menu and entertainment from which you and your event planner can discuss. the occasion collection is your one stop shop for all event types of any size and grandeur.

:: our services include

complete event design, planning & facilitation

location scouting

vendor referrals, coordination & management

favor selection & presentation

out of town guest services

event communication services

direction preparation & management

destination event planning

budget planning & management assistance

timeline & milestone management

attraction and sightseeing planning for guests

after the fact planning

photo shoot planning & facilitation

grand openings

invitation, announcement and website design

spouse programs

white glove attention

you will experience extra ordinary personal service and complete attention from your first interaction with our team. you will have a personal event manager available to answer any questions you might have and to offer guidance and support. your personal planner will make your unforgettable event come to fruition on schedule and within your budget.