Event Services FAQs

Both. Book The Plan, The Day, The Bar, The Experience or Promotion on its own, or combine services for the same event. We'll recommend the help you need and clearly list each service in your proposal.

GenNext is based in Rhode Island and serves Rhode Island and Southern New England. Availability and travel depend on the service and location. Include your venue address when you inquire so we can account for access, travel and other logistics.

Pricing depends on the work involved, guest count, staffing, service hours, supplies and any rentals or campaign deliverables. You'll receive an itemized proposal showing what's included, along with any minimums, travel charges or service charges. No guessing what that hourly rate actually covers.

Contact us with your date, location, approximate guest count, budget range and the help you're looking for. Reach out early, especially for a busy event weekend. We'll review availability and prepare a proposal. Your agreement explains the booking steps and payment schedule required to reserve the date.

Contact us as soon as a change is being considered. Cancellation and rescheduling terms are set out in your booking agreement. Availability, work already completed and supplies already ordered may affect your options.

Full planning supports the wider planning process, from the early ideas through vendor and logistics decisions. Partial planning focuses on specific pieces, including work you've already started. The Day is for hosts with a plan who need someone to manage the timeline, vendors and agreed event-day details.

The Plan can include budgets, venue and vendor research, timelines, floor plans and event logistics. We can work with vendors you've already hired. We'll confirm the work included, who approves bookings and payments, and whether onsite coordination is part of your package.

Yes. We review your timeline, vendor details, contracts and venue requirements before the event so the handoff makes sense. Your proposal confirms when preparation begins and which onsite responsibilities and hours we'll cover. Showing up cold with a clipboard isn't much of a plan.

You may. A venue coordinator generally manages the property and the venue's own services. GenNext can oversee the broader event plan and outside vendors within your booked scope. We'll compare responsibilities so everyone knows who's handling what.

Those tasks can be included when they're agreed in advance. Setup oversight is different from moving furniture or decorating, and end-of-event coordination doesn't automatically include cleaning or trash removal. Tell us about hands-on tasks, ceremony or rehearsal needs so we can quote the appropriate time and staff.

Alcohol isn't automatically included in bartending or mixer-and-garnish packages. It may come from the host, venue, caterer or another appropriately licensed provider, depending on the event. We can quote mixers and garnishes, and we'll confirm who provides ice, cups or glassware, drinking water and equipment before service.

Yes. We can plan beer and wine service, signature cocktails, mocktails and other alcohol-free options. We also help build a shopping guide around your guest count, service hours and preferences. We'll confirm the menu and ingredient responsibilities with you.

That depends on guest count, the drink menu, bar layout and when guests are likely to order. A cocktail-heavy reception needs different coverage from beer and wine service. We'll recommend staffing and allow for the setup and breakdown work included in your quote.

You can request a standalone beverage cart rental or pair it with bartending, subject to availability and your venue's requirements. Drinks, refrigeration, glassware and staffing are included only when listed in your quote. We'll confirm the intended use and all supply responsibilities.

For GenNext events, alcohol service closes 30 minutes before the scheduled event end; a venue may require an earlier cutoff. Guests may be asked for valid identification, and bartenders can refuse service when age verification or responsible-service requirements aren't met. We'll confirm the service window with you in advance.

The Experience includes flower bars, beverage carts, popcorn machines and gumball machines, with entertainment coordination available within an agreed scope. Book a rental on its own or combine it with other GenNext services. Your quote identifies the equipment, supplies, styling and staffing selected.

Guests choose stems, build a bouquet and take it home, giving you an activity and a favor in one. We'll plan the bouquet size, quantities and color direction around your event. Flowers depend on season, availability and budget; wrapping materials and attendant support are confirmed in your quote.

We'll confirm delivery, setup and collection arrangements, including access times and charges. Tell us about stairs, parking restrictions, available space and power. Outdoor setups need a suitable surface, weather protection and a backup plan, which we'll review before confirming the booking.

Promotion can cover event messaging, invitations, social and email content, registration reminders and agreed advertising support or reporting. It can be booked separately from planning. The scope confirms the deliverables, approval process and who publishes or sends each item. This service focuses on a specific event.

Advertising spend is separate from campaign setup and management. Printing and outside production costs are also identified separately. We'll agree on the campaign work and any client-funded expenses before launch.

No. Results depend on the event, audience, price, timing and other factors. We can review your message and registration process, recommend practical changes and track agreed measures such as inquiries, registrations or purchases, based on the access and tracking available.