Go behind the scenes of today s hottest careers. You ll discover what it takes to make it and how much fun the work can be Do you think you d like to: Organize parties, weddings, or other major events? Work closely with clients, vendors, and other planners? Do work that requires attention to detail and organization skills? Become an expert in popular party trends? Then event planning might be the job for you Read on to discover what skills are needed for the job, what s in a day s work, and where event planning can take you. You ll also learn about popular events around the world and how birthday parties and other events got their start. Whether running a planning business, working for a restaurant, or specializing in the entertainment business, event planning makes a career out of creating fun.