Become the event planner you aspire to be.

Imagine consistently attracting your dream clients while building a business you love. You can make it happen, and we can teach you how.

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Melissa Cossette Event Planning Guide

Hi, I’m Melissa.

I believe that a pretty magical thing happens when you’ve poured your energy, heart, and soul into planning a special event and the big day finally arrives.

There’s this moment when you look around at everyone who has come together. They are talking, laughing, and connecting. You suddenly see all of the puzzle pieces have locked into place!

But a lot happens between the first spark of a vision and that amazing moment. 

As your event planning guide, we’ll collaborate, and I’ll coach you through the process so you feel confident in your decisions and take the right steps at the right time to ensure a meaningful, successful event.

Learn more about me and MAXevent.

Our core programs empower anyone to become a better, more efficient, and more knowledgeable event planner.

Emerging Pro Planners

So, you've chosen the exciting career path of event planning. Now what? If you're eager to develop your skills and visibility, let us be your mentor and guide. Tailored for novice planners, our program covers technical skills, best practices, relationship management, business development, and more! Your personalized coaching plan will fast-track your growth, turning your side hustle into the thriving event planning business you dream about.

Visionary Entrepreneurs

In the realm of business connections, events are the canvas where impressions are painted. If you’re an entrepreneur you can use live networking, marketing, and sales events to captivate your ideal audience, build important relationships, and create revenue. Our personalized one-on-one program is your backstage pass to the entire event planning process.

Party Planning Enthusiasts

Events breathe life into memories. As the go-to party planner in your social or professional circles, you appreciate the significance of creating a unique and memorable experience and know the spotlight is on you. Our virtual Strategic Planning Sessions are designed to address your specific needs and objectives. For grander visions or longer-term planning goals, we also offer comprehensive Planning Support Packages.

Are you ready to level up your event planning game?

What our clients are saying…

Ninety percent of what makes a gathering successful is put in place beforehand.”

— Priya Parker, “The Art of Gathering”

Successful events don’t happen by accident. We’re here to help you avoid the fallout from these common mistakes:

  1. Selecting options based solely on price or reviews.

  2. Planning to the logistics, not the Purpose.

  3. Not asking the right questions of venues and vendors.

  4. Not anticipating the needs of your guests.

  5. Waiting too long to start planning.

Navigate your unique planning journey with the guidance of a trusted mentor who helps you to…

  • Elevate like an expert.

    Get personalized answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask! Whether you’re more experienced or just starting out, you can take your events to new heights.

  • Make it meaningful.

    Your purpose is our guide as you learn how to infuse the perfect personalized touches that impact guests and leave them with memories and impressions that last a lifetime.

  • Plan to be present.

    Whether planning for yourself or someone else, when you are prepared and confident in your planning, you will show up on event day feeling calm and engaged throughout.

You can plan good events - or you can plan extraordinary events!