GATHERLINES
Online Consulting Services

Practical planning
guidance for every stage.

All services are delivered online. Gatherlines provides consulting and planning guidance — not physical event services such as catering, décor installation, or venue management.

01

Event Planning Consultation

Start with a clear picture.

A one-on-one session to understand the event, the priorities, the current stage of planning, and what needs the most attention. This is where the work begins.

Includes
Event overview conversation
Priority identification
Initial planning assessment
Recommended next steps
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02

Planning Timeline Development

Know what needs to happen, and when.

A structured timeline that organizes tasks, decisions, and deadlines from the current date to the event. Built around the specific event type and timeframe.

Includes
Task identification and sequencing
Realistic deadline mapping
Decision checkpoints
Milestone review structure
Open planner with handwritten timeline notes and a clean desk with coffee and organized materials
03

Vendor Research & Coordination Guidance

Navigate vendor decisions with confidence.

Guidance on researching vendors, preparing the right questions, reviewing proposals, and managing communication. This is consulting support — not vendor management on your behalf.

Includes
Vendor category research guidance
Questions to ask each vendor
Proposal review support
Communication templates
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04

Budget Organization

Make the numbers manageable.

Organizing costs, tracking allocations, and building a budget structure that reflects the actual priorities of the event. Helps prevent overspending in one area and underpreparing in another.

Includes
Budget category framework
Cost tracking structure
Allocation review
Contingency planning
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05

Event Logistics Review

Work through the practical details.

A thorough review of the day-of flow, setup timing, arrival sequences, and operational details that need to be confirmed before the event.

Includes
Event flow mapping
Setup and arrival timing
Logistics checklist review
Contingency planning for day-of issues
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06

Guest Experience Planning

Plan how guests will feel, not just what they will see.

Thinking through the details that shape the guest experience: arrival, transitions, communication, and the moments that make an event feel well-organized.

Includes
Guest communication planning
Arrival and transition flow
Accessibility considerations
Invitation and RSVP guidance
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07

Virtual Event Planning

Online events deserve the same care.

Guidance on planning and running virtual events: platform selection, scheduling, technical preparation, participant communication, and day-of structure.

Includes
Platform selection guidance
Run-of-show development
Technical preparation checklist
Participant communication plan
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08

Final Planning Review

Catch everything before the event date.

A comprehensive review of the complete plan in the days leading up to the event — confirming vendors, logistics, timing, and any remaining open items.

Includes
Complete plan walkthrough
Vendor confirmation checklist
Final logistics review
Last-minute item identification
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All consultations are conducted online.

Ready to talk through your event?

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