Event planning requires more than buying a few party hats and invitations. In the case of a wedding, the event planning process must cover wedding venues, wedding receptions and other factors. An event planner works with couples to determine which wedding venues are right for their budgets. Another element of event planning is vetting caterers that create desirable menus at affordable rates. The wedding reception is a feat of tremendous planning with meals, speeches, dancing and other elements fit into a few hours. Event planning is also used for graduation parties, conferences and day-to-day meetings. See below to locate event planning around Cockermouth.